Shipping furniture from Foshan to the United Arab Emirates
The UAE is our fastest destination and the natural re-export hub for the Gulf. Containers land at Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port, clear on a 5% VAT basis, and can move on to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and beyond.
Direct answer
How do I ship furniture from Foshan to the UAE?
We ship LCL or FCL from Foshan to Jebel Ali or Khalifa Port. Import VAT is 5%, the GCC common customs tariff is typically 5%, and clearance is handled by your UAE importer or broker. Transit is roughly 20–30 days door to door — the shortest of our main destinations.
- Ports
- Jebel Ali (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
- Transit
- Roughly 20–30 days door to door — the fastest of our main destinations.
- Duty / tax
- Import VAT is 5%. The GCC common customs tariff is typically 5% on furniture, with the exact rate confirmed by your broker against the HS code.
The fastest route we run
Gulf sailings from South China are short, and Jebel Ali handles most of the volume. For project buyers who need stock quickly, this is usually the shortest door-to-door lane we can offer.
A re-export hub
Goods cleared in the UAE can be held in Dubai and re-exported to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. That makes a UAE first shipment a practical way to serve the wider Gulf without opening a warehouse in every market.
Documents and clearance
Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, with a clear description of the goods. Your UAE importer or broker files the entry; we send the carton counts and weights with the documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the customs duty in the UAE?
The GCC common customs tariff is typically 5% on furniture, plus 5% VAT. Your broker confirms the exact rate against the HS code.
Can I re-export from Dubai?
Yes. Once cleared, goods can be stored in the UAE and re-exported to other GCC markets — many of our project buyers use Dubai that way.
How fast is shipping to Jebel Ali?
Roughly 20–30 days door to door, the shortest of our main destinations. Schedules still depend on the sailing.
Duty, tax and transit figures here are indicative only. The rate that applies to your shipment depends on the HS code, the current trade measures in force on the day of import, and your customs broker. We quote freight against the actual container and destination port.