Exhibition materials and machinery eligible for temporary customs duty exemptions.
Sharjah Customs has clarified the categories of goods and equipment that may qualify for temporary entry into the UAE without paying customs duty. These include machinery imported for repairs, exhibition materials and samples brought in for display.
In a social media post, the authority outlined the following categories that may be eligible for customs duty exemption under temporary admission provisions:
Which goods qualify for temporary entry?
- Heavy equipment and supplies: Items imported for use in projects and scientific experiments.
- Goods for processing: Foreign goods brought into the UAE for further processing.
- Exhibition materials: Supplies intended for use at stadiums, theatres and exhibitions.
- Machinery and equipment: Items temporarily imported for repair.
- Containers: Containers brought into the country for filling.
- Animals: Animals temporarily admitted for grazing.
- Samples: Samples imported for display purposes.
- Other cases: Additional circumstances in which temporary entry may be permitted.
The announcement highlights the types of goods that could qualify for temporary admission arrangements. However, eligibility and the applicable customs procedures will depend on the nature of the goods and the authority’s requirements.
