Apr. 12 2024
Thanks for your support to ESL. We would like to inform you the Import General Manifest
(IGM) requirement of below UAE locations according to terminal customs EDI platform. We
highly appreciate your cooperation on Shipping Instruction for expediting the manifest filing and
import procedures.
Destination: Jebel Ali (AEJEA) / Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) / Sharjah (AESHJ) / AE ICD ports
Requirement:
- Accurate cargo description
- Actual cargo description to be updated at the beginning of the commodity field, not
exceeding 200 characters which are EDI limitation to customs - Please do not attach HS codes in first 200 characters in case of long cargo description
- For full container load, HS code for each commodity is not required by terminal customs.
- If HS codes and other details are expected on BL for other purposes, please input them
after the actual cargo description for showing on BL Body. - Punctuation of Quotes ( “ ” ) is restricted on BL content as it is applied to field separation
parameter in customs EDI platform. It will lead to manifest error and rejection.
We are sincerely looking forward to your kind understanding of the policies of local authorities
at destination and your full support is critically important to us. If you have any queries and
need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our local agencies or visit our website
https://www.emiratesline.com for other details.
Global Customer Service
Emirates Shipping Line