# Emirati Arabi Uniti (AE)

**Capital:** Abu Dhabi  
**Currency:** Dirham degli Emirati Arabi Uniti (AED) (AED)  
**Population:** 11'294'243  
**Area:** 83'600 km²

> Gli Emirati Arabi Uniti sono il principale hub logistico e di ri-esportazione del Medio Oriente e membro dell'unione doganale del CCG con una tariffa esterna comune di norma del 5 per cento. Lo sdoganamento avviene per emirato: Dubai tramite Mirsal 2 (piattaforma Dubai Trade), Abu Dhabi tramite l'Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP); dal gennaio 2025 si applicano codici SA a 12 cifre. Con Jebel Ali (circa 15,5 milioni di TEU nel 2024, nono porto container al mondo), Khalifa Port e gli aeroporti cargo di Dubai International e Al Maktoum (DWC), il Paese è un hub globale di trasporto marittimo e aereo, completato da numerose zone franche come JAFZA. Le importazioni sono soggette a un'IVA all'importazione del 5 per cento. I porti della costa orientale, Fujairah e Khor Fakkan, situati fuori dallo Stretto di Hormuz, acquistano importanza come accessi alternativi.

Gli Emirati Arabi Uniti (codice ISO: AE) si trovano nella penisola arabica e confinano con l'Arabia Saudita, l'Oman e il Golfo Persico. Politicamente, si tratta di una monarchia federale composta da sette emirati con un consiglio presidenziale come massima autorità statale. Il clima è arido e desertico, con estati molto calde, inverni miti e poche precipitazioni. Economicamente, gli emirati si basano sulla produzione di petrolio e gas, servizi finanziari, commercio, turismo e logistica, con Dubai in particolare che è di importanza globale come centro di commercio e logistica internazionale. Nel commercio estero, il paese esporta principalmente petrolio, prodotti petroliferi, alluminio e prodotti chimici petroliferi, mentre fa affidamento su importazioni di beni di consumo, macchinari, veicoli e tecnologia. Logisticamente, il paese dispone di moderni porti marittimi, aeroporti internazionali, zone franche e una rete stradale e ferroviaria ben sviluppata, assumendo una funzione centrale di transito e smistamento in Medio Oriente. La valuta nazionale è il dirham degli Emirati Arabi Uniti (AED). Gli investimenti strategici si concentrano su infrastrutture, trasporti, logistica, energie rinnovabili e digitalizzazione, per aumentare la competitività e garantire l'integrazione nelle catene di approvvigionamento globali.

**Top Import Partners:** CN, IN, US, JP, KR

**Top Export Partners:** SA, IN, IQ, HK, OM

**Top Import Goods:** Edelsteine, Elektronische Geräte, Kraftstoffe, Maschinen, Kunststoffe

**Top Export Goods:** Mineralöle, Edelmetalle, Kunststoffwaren, Maschinen

**Key Airports:**
- [Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/al-maktoum-international-airport-dwc)
- [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/dubai-international-airport-dxb)
- [Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/sharjah-international-airport-shj)
- [Zayed International Airport (AUH)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/zayed-international-airport-auh)
- [Al Ain International Airport (AAN)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/al-ain-international-airport-aan)
- [Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/al-bateen-executive-airport-azi)
- [Al Minhad Air Base (NHD)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/al-minhad-air-base-airport-nhd)
- [Fujairah International Airport (FJR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/fujairah-international-airport-fjr)
- [Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/ras-al-khaimah-international-airport-rkt)
- [Sas Al Nakheel Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/airports/sas-al-nakheel-air-base-airport-29998)

**Key Seaports:**
- [Mina Jabal Ali (AE JEA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/mina-jabal-ali-port-ae-jea)
- [Mina Saqr (AE MSA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/mina-saqr-port-ae-msa)
- [Abu Zaby (AE AUH)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/abu-zaby-port-ae-auh)
- [Jabal Az Zannah/ruways (AE JED)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/jabal-az-zannahruways-port-ae-jed)
- [Khawr Fakkan (AE KLF)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/khawr-fakkan-port-ae-klf)
- [Zirkuh](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/zirkuh-port-1494)
- [Al Fujayrah](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/al-fujayrah-port-1114)
- [Al Hamriyah Lpg Terminal (AE HAM)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/al-hamriyah-lpg-terminal-port-ae-ham)
- [Al Jazeera Port (AE JAZ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/al-jazeera-port-ae-jaz)
- [Ash Shariqah (AE SHJ)](https://www.freight-academy.com/it/information/seaports/ash-shariqah-port-ae-shj)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** 5 Prozent (Standardsatz)  
**Customs complexity:** mittel  
**Customs system:** GCC-Zollunion mit gemeinsamem Aussenzoll. Dubai über Mirsal 2 (Dubai Trade), Abu Dhabi über die ATLP. Seit Januar 2025 12-stellige HS-Codes (GCC Integrated Customs Tariff).  
**Customs authority:** [Federal Customs Authority (FCA); emiratsweit u.a. Dubai Customs und Abu Dhabi Customs](https://www.fca.gov.ae)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Globaler See- und Luftfracht-Hub, Re-Export- und Freihandelszonen-Drehscheibe  
**Economic area:** GCC-Zollunion (Gulf Cooperation Council)  
**Logistics risk:** niedrig bis mittel  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** hoch  
**Pharma/cold chain:** hoch

## FAQ

### Wie hoch sind Zoll und Einfuhrsteuer in den VAE?

Der gemeinsame GCC-Aussenzoll beträgt in der Regel 5 Prozent auf den CIF-Wert. Für Alkohol gelten 50 Prozent, für Tabak 100 Prozent. Zusätzlich fällt eine Einfuhr-MWST von 5 Prozent an.

### Welches Zollsystem nutzen die VAE?

Es gibt kein einzelnes Bundessystem für Deklarationen. Dubai wickelt Einfuhren über Mirsal 2 auf der Plattform Dubai Trade ab, Abu Dhabi über die Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP). Seit Januar 2025 sind 12-stellige HS-Codes nach dem GCC Integrated Customs Tariff vorgeschrieben.

### Was bedeuten die Freihandelszonen für den Import?

Waren in Freihandelszonen wie der Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) gelten zollrechtlich als ausserhalb des Zollgebiets. Erst bei der Einfuhr in den lokalen Markt (Mainland) werden Zoll und Einfuhr-MWST fällig; Re-Exporte aus der Zone bleiben abgabefrei.

### Welche Dokumente brauche ich für den Import in die VAE?

Üblich sind Handelsrechnung, Packliste, eine elektronische Zolldeklaration (Mirsal 2 oder ATLP), ein Transportdokument (B/L, AWB oder CMR) und ein Ursprungszeugnis. Für kontrollierte Waren kommen Einfuhrgenehmigungen hinzu.

### Welche Häfen und Flughäfen sind in den VAE am wichtigsten?

Wichtigster Seehafen ist Jebel Ali in Dubai (DP World), gefolgt von Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi sowie den Ostküstenhäfen Fujairah und Khor Fakkan. In der Luftfracht führen Dubai International (DXB) und der Frachter-Hub Al Maktoum (DWC), ergänzt durch Abu Dhabi (AUH) und Sharjah (SHJ).

### Gibt es Exportkontrollen in den VAE?

Ja. Dual-Use- und strategische Güter unterliegen der Kontrolle des Executive Office for Control and Non-Proliferation. Für Waffen, Militärgüter sowie bestimmte chemische und biologische Stoffe ist eine Lizenz erforderlich; die VAE setzen UN-Sanktionen um.

### Wie wirkt sich die Strasse von Hormuz auf die Lieferketten aus?

Ein grosser Teil des See- und Energiehandels der VAE läuft durch die Strasse von Hormuz. Bei Störungen dieser Meerenge, wie während der Krise 2026, kommt es zu Stau in Jebel Ali und steigenden Frachtraten. Die Ostküstenhäfen Fujairah und Khor Fakkan liegen ausserhalb der Meerenge und dienen als Ausweichzugang.

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://www.fca.gov.ae](https://www.fca.gov.ae)
- [https://tax.gov.ae](https://tax.gov.ae)
- [https://www.dubaitrade.ae](https://www.dubaitrade.ae)
- [https://www.uaeiec.gov.ae](https://www.uaeiec.gov.ae)
- [https://www.fca.gov.ae/en/homerightmenu/pages/uniongccstates.aspx](https://www.fca.gov.ae/en/homerightmenu/pages/uniongccstates.aspx)
- [https://mof.gov.ae/en/public-finance/tax/vat/](https://mof.gov.ae/en/public-finance/tax/vat/)
- [https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/clearing-the-customs-and-paying-customs-duty](https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/finance-and-investment/clearing-the-customs-and-paying-customs-duty)
- [https://icp.gov.ae/en/uae-customs-en/customs-union-for-gcc-states/](https://icp.gov.ae/en/uae-customs-en/customs-union-for-gcc-states/)

*Last verified: 2026-07-18*

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