UAE common electronic customs system to be implemented

ABU DHABI, 3rd August, 2019 (WAM)

In collaboration with local customs administrations, the Federal Customs Authority has initiated executive procedures to unify customs system across the UAE.

The move is meant to authorise common customs electronic system within all local customs administrations and border zones to contribute to cementing the security scheme, facilitate trade, simplify clearing procedures, and expedite information and data.

The Cabinet had authorised last June, the implementation of common customs electronic system broadly in all customs administrations in the state and its affiliated zones under the supervision of the Federal Customs Authority, FCA.