International Courier from Tamil Nadu to Dubai & the UAE

Customs, duties and taxes

• Customs duty of 5% applies to most goods, and 5% VAT applies on import.
• Low-value personal shipments may be exempt from duty, depending on their value.
• Medicines need a prescription, and some medicines need approval from the UAE Ministry of Health before they can enter.

Restricted and prohibited items

• Medicines containing controlled or narcotic substances, without prior approval
• Poppy seeds and products containing them
• E-cigarettes and vaping products beyond permitted limits
• Items considered offensive to local religious or moral standards

Dangerous goods are refused on every route: loose lithium batteries, flammable liquids, aerosols, perfumes, gas cylinders and similar items. See the full list.

Documents you need

• A copy of the sender's photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport (required for all international courier from India)
• An invoice listing each item, its quantity and value; a proforma invoice is fine for gifts and personal items
• The receiver's full address, postcode and a working phone number for customs and delivery contact
• A doctor's prescription for any medicines in the parcel

Where we deliver

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain.

Helpful guides

• How to send prescription medicines abroad
• Prohibited and restricted items for international shipping