Compass Building, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
★ Global Supply Chain & Trade Desk
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Service 05 • Global Trade Corridor RAKEZ & UAE Port Fast-Track Desk

International Commercial Trading, Customs Clearance & Multimodal Logistics

Connecting the UAE with high-growth international trade corridors across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Prime Connect Solutions delivers turnkey cross-border trade execution: supplier vetting, customs import/export licensing, sea & air freight, Letters of Credit (LC), and 0% duty bonded re-exportation.

Initiate Trade Inquiry Launch Customs & Freight Estimator
✓ UAE Customs Registered (Saqr Port RAK & Jebel Ali)
✓ Letters of Credit (LC) & Trade Finance Security
✓ 0% Free Zone Customs Duty Re-Export
✓ Multimodal Sea, Air & Overland Tracking
International General Trading & Cargo Port Logistics in UAE
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Multimodal Freight Ocean FCL/LCL & Air Cargo
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Customs Fast-Track 24-48 Hr Bill of Entry Clearance
120+
Global Trade Corridors
Direct lanes connecting China, India, Europe, Americas & GCC
24–48h
Fast-Track Port Clearance
Bayan customs declaration & terminal dispatch SLA
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Free Zone Re-Export Duty
Zero customs tariff under transit bond & CEPA bilateral pacts
100%
LC & Trade Compliance
Strict adherence to international maritime law & UCP 600 rules
Cross-Border Operations

Comprehensive Scope of General Trading

End-to-end supply chain governance ensuring uninterrupted cargo transit, ironclad customs compliance, and maximum cost efficiency across the Middle East.

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Global Sourcing & Supplier Audit

Rigorous auditing of international manufacturers across China, India, Europe, and the Americas. We conduct factory verification, physical sample testing, and price benchmarking to secure tier-1 commercial terms.

  • ✓ Onsite factory vetting & ISO compliance certification
  • ✓ Pre-shipment batch quality inspection & sealing
  • ✓ Commercial contract drafting & dispute arbitration
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UAE Customs Clearance & Port Dispatch

Accredited representation before UAE Customs authorities. We orchestrate Bayan declaration, HS code classification, Bills of Lading (B/L), and accelerated clearance across RAK Saqr Port, Jebel Ali DP World, and DXB/DWC cargo terminals.

  • ✓ Harmonized System (HS Code) tariff classification
  • ✓ Legalized Certificates of Origin (COO) & Commercial Invoices
  • ✓ Fast-track green channel customs dispatch within 24-48 hrs
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Multimodal Sea, Air & Overland Logistics

Turnkey international freight forwarder network covering Full Container Load (FCL), Less-than-Container Load (LCL), Air Freight Express, and bonded cross-border road trucking to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and regional GCC destinations.

  • ✓ FCL 20ft/40ft/HQ & consolidated LCL container shipping
  • ✓ Time-sensitive IATA air cargo charters & express consolidation
  • ✓ GCC bonded overland transport with GPS convoy tracking
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Trade Finance & Letters of Credit (LC)

Mitigate counterparty risk and safeguard capital. We structure Documentary Letters of Credit (LC at Sight, Usance LC), Bank Guarantees (Performance & Advance Payment Bonds), and comprehensive marine cargo insurance.

  • ✓ UCP 600 compliant Documentary Credit issuance & vetting
  • ✓ Comprehensive marine transit insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses A)
  • ✓ Escrow settlement arrangements for high-value consignments
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Free Zone Bonded Warehousing & 3PL

Strategic warehouse facilities within the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and major UAE industrial zones. Offering climate-controlled storage, duty-suspended bonded holding, palletization, barcoding, and SKU fulfillment.

  • ✓ Duty-free bonded storage preserving working capital
  • ✓ Re-packaging, palletizing, Arabic labeling & shrink-wrapping
  • ✓ Real-time warehouse management system (WMS) inventory portal
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Re-Export & Bilateral Trade Compliance

Maximize the strategic advantages of the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) with India, Israel, Turkey, and Indonesia. Execute zero-customs duty re-exportation and navigate strict dual-use sanction rules.

  • ✓ CEPA preferential tariff certificates & duty exemption claims
  • ✓ Unified GCC customs transit mechanism & duty drawback
  • ✓ International sanctions screening & export control compliance
Interactive Scope Builder

UAE Customs Duty & Multimodal Freight Estimator

Simulate statutory customs duty liability, import VAT applicability, and estimated logistics brackets for your cross-border consignments.

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Consignment Parameters

Cost, Insurance and Freight value as stated on Commercial Invoice & Bill of Lading.
Estimated UAE Customs Duty
AED 7,500.00
Standard UAE Common Customs Tariff 5% on CIF invoice value (AED 7,500.00).
Estimated UAE Import VAT:
UAE Import VAT @ 5% on Landed Cost: ~AED 7,875.00 (Recoverable on VAT 201 return).
Freight & Terminal Handling Est:
~AED 6,800 – 10,800 (Port clearance, documentation & freight corridor)
Recommended Execution Plan:
High-Volume Trade Desk Retainer (AED 3,250/mo - Recommended)
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Global Commercial Standards

Incoterms 2020 Trade Execution Guide

Clear demarcation of freight costs, risk transitions, and customs obligations across standard international commercial terms.

FOB Sea & Inland

Free on Board

Seller delivers cargo aboard the vessel at origin port. PCSGroup manages ocean freight, insurance, and UAE import customs.

★ Most Popular for Asian Imports
CIF Sea Freight

Cost, Insurance & Freight

Seller pays freight and marine insurance to UAE port (Saqr/Jebel Ali). PCSGroup handles customs Bayan and inland dispatch.

★ Seamless Port Clearance
DDP All Modes

Delivered Duty Paid

Turnkey door-to-door delivery with all international freight, customs duty, import VAT, and overland transport fully covered.

★ Zero Buyer Hassle
EXW Factory Pickup

Ex Works

Cargo picked up directly at the foreign manufacturer's warehouse. PCSGroup oversees export clearance, sea freight & arrival.

★ Complete Freight Control
CFR Cost & Freight

Cost and Freight

Seller covers ocean freight to UAE destination port. Buyer procures marine cargo insurance and handles customs duty.

★ High-Volume Bulk Raw Materials
Operational Framework

The PCSGroup Cross-Border Trade Workflow

A disciplined 4-stage supply chain sequence that mitigates commercial delays, prevents demurrage charges, and guarantees statutory compliance.

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Supplier Audit & Commercial Contract

We authenticate foreign vendor credentials, verify Proforma Invoices, confirm HS code tariff alignments, and negotiate international payment security.

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Trade Finance & Freight Booking

Issuance of Letters of Credit (LC) through accredited UAE banking partners, chartering ocean containers (FCL/LCL) or air cargo space, and securing cargo insurance.

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Bayan Customs & Port Fast-Track

Pre-arrival filing of Bayan electronic manifests, submission of Certificates of Origin, duty settlement (or Free Zone bond deposit), and container terminal gate dispatch.

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Bonded Storage & Regional Distribution

Transfer to climate-controlled bonded warehouse in RAKEZ, inventory labeling, palletization, or bonded overland dispatch across GCC trading partners.

Transparent Retainers

General Trading & Clearance Packages

Predictable, cost-efficient pricing structures tailored to your shipment frequency and logistics volume.

Ad-Hoc Import Per Consignment

Single Consignment Fast-Track

Designed for occasional importers, commercial machinery arrivals, or single ocean/air cargo consignments.

AED 1,450 / shipment
Excludes Government Customs Duty & Terminal Tariffs
  • ✓ Complete Bayan electronic customs declaration
  • ✓ HS Code classification & valuation verification
  • ✓ Port of entry terminal handling & gate pass
  • ✓ Single Bill of Entry documentation audit
  • ✓ Dedicated Logistics Clearance Agent
  • ✓ Real-time SMS & WhatsApp milestone updates
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★ Most Popular in UAE
Active Importer Up to 8 Shipments/mo

High-Volume Trade Desk Retainer

Turnkey trade execution for commercial distributors, building material suppliers, and FMCG importers.

AED 3,250 / month
Priority Green Channel Port Clearance
  • ✓ Up to 8 sea/air/overland customs declarations per month
  • ✓ Accelerated clearance across Saqr Port, Jebel Ali & DXB Cargo
  • ✓ Free Zone transit bond management (0% duty re-export)
  • ✓ Letter of Credit (LC) documentation & banking liaison
  • ✓ Priority detention & demurrage prevention SLA
  • ✓ Dedicated Senior Trade Desk Account Manager
  • ✓ Monthly trade volume & duty reconciliation reports
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Enterprise 3PL Unlimited Volume

Global Supply Chain & 3PL Suite

Full outsourced international supply chain department, bonded warehousing, and cross-border distribution.

AED 6,500 / month
Turnkey Outsourced Logistics Division
  • ✓ Unlimited customs clearance consignments across all UAE ports
  • ✓ Dedicated Free Zone bonded warehouse bay in RAKEZ
  • ✓ Cross-border GCC bonded trucking & convoy dispatch
  • ✓ International supplier vetting & onsite inspection desk
  • ✓ Complex bilateral CEPA treaty tariff optimization
  • ✓ 24/7 Supply Chain Director on-call & customs emergency desk
Retain Enterprise 3PL Plan ↗
Port Regulations

UAE Port Clearance & Statutory Checklist

Essential statutory documentation required by UAE Federal Customs and port authorities for green channel clearance.

Electronic Bill of Entry (Bayan)
Pre-Arrival Port Filing
Official declaration filed through Dubai Trade / Mirsal II or RAK Customs portal confirming commercial invoice values, container numbers, and consignee trade license.
Certificate of Origin (COO) & Invoice Attestation
Chamber of Commerce Legalization
Legalized Certificate of Origin authenticated by the exporting chamber of commerce to substantiate preferential tariffs (such as CEPA or GCC exemption) and avoid fine deposits.
Original Bill of Lading (B/L) & Delivery Order
Shipping Line Freight Release
Endorsed Master or House B/L surrendered to shipping agent (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM) to issue electronic Delivery Order (EDO) authorizing container discharge.
Common Inquiries

Frequently Asked General Trading Questions

Clear answers regarding UAE customs duty rates, Free Zone bonded transshipment, and Letters of Credit.

Under the GCC Unified Customs Tariff, the standard customs duty rate on most commercial goods imported into the UAE Mainland is 5% of the CIF value (Cost, Insurance & Freight). Certain basic foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, and raw materials are duty-exempt, while luxury goods or tobacco are subject to specific excise rates. Goods imported directly into a UAE Free Zone (such as RAKEZ) for re-export incur 0% customs duty under customs bond.

Goods consigned to a UAE Free Zone entity are cleared under a Customs Transit / In-Transit Declaration. As long as the cargo remains within the designated Free Zone or bonded storage, both the 5% customs duty and 5% UAE VAT are suspended under a customs deposit guarantee. When re-exported overseas or to another Free Zone, the customs deposit is reimbursed, ensuring zero tax drag on international trading transactions.

Yes. Our corporate advisory desk collaborates with top-tier UAE commercial banking institutions (ENBD, FAB, ADCB, RAKBANK) to establish Documentary Letters of Credit (Irrevocable, Confirmed, Usance, or At Sight) complying with ICC Uniform Customs and Practice (UCP 600) guidelines, safeguarding both buyer and foreign seller against counterparty non-performance.

Saqr Port is the largest bulk handling port in the Middle East and offers rapid container dispatch with significantly reduced berth wait times and highly competitive handling tariffs compared to larger metropolitan hubs. Together with RAKEZ Al Hamra bonded logistics parks, it serves as an ideal launchpad for imports destined for Northern Emirates, Oman, and GCC overland corridors.

Under CEPA, over 90% of tariff lines between the UAE and India enjoy zero or heavily discounted customs duties upon presentation of an authorized Certificate of Origin (COO). Our trade team handles all statutory documentation required to claim preferential CEPA tariffs, generating substantial margin savings on Indian imports and UAE re-exports.

Global Trade Desk

Book a General Trading & Logistics Consultation

Whether you need rapid customs clearance at Saqr Port or Jebel Ali, ocean container freight bookings, bonded warehousing in RAKEZ, or trade finance structuring, our Senior Trade Consultants respond within 1 business hour.

International Trade Practice Headquarters
Compass Building, Al Hamra Industrial Zone-FZ, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE