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The UAE is the Middle East's leading trade and re-export hub, with Jebel Ali and Dubai serving the Gulf, wider Middle East, Africa and South Asia.
Tissue parent reels are classified under HS 4803; the GCC common external tariff is 5% on CIF, plus 5% VAT for goods imported into the local market.
Goods staying in free zones or re-exported are not generally subject to duty; imports into the local market need a licensed importer and a customs declaration.
Converters and distributors source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.
The UAE is one of the most developed consumer and hospitality markets in the Gulf, with a large hotel, restaurant, catering (HoReCa), aviation, healthcare and retail sector. These industries consume large volumes of finished tissue products, and the country also functions as a regional distribution and re-export centre for the wider Middle East, East Africa and South Asia.
While the UAE has local tissue converters and manufacturers, demand is driven by both domestic consumption and re-export. Traders and converters in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah source tissue parent reels from China, Indonesia and other origins to feed local conversion and to consolidate regional shipments. The combination of high per-capita hygiene consumption and the re-export role makes the UAE a strategically valuable market for tissue jumbo roll suppliers.
Regional distribution: Jebel Ali is a major hub for re-export to neighboring GCC countries, Africa and South Asia.
HoReCa and AFH demand: hotels, restaurants, airlines and hospitals need consistent quality.
Grade variety: converters need specific GSM, softness and embossing-ready grades.
Free-zone flexibility: bonded storage and re-export reduce duty impact.
The UAE applies the GCC Common External Tariff. Under HS 4803 (tissue stock in rolls), the applicable duties and taxes are approximately:
Component | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Customs Duty | 5% | GCC common tariff on CIF value |
VAT | 5% | On goods imported into the local market |
Free zone / re-export | Suspended / refundable | Goods not entering local circulation |
Finished tissue (HS 4818) | 5% + 5% VAT | Converted goods, not parent reels |
Note: Duty may be exempt or suspended for goods that remain in designated free zones or are re-exported; confirm the treatment and documentation with the relevant customs authority (e.g., Dubai Customs / Mirsal 2) and your trade-license terms.
Major ports and logistics hubs include Jebel Ali Port and JAFZA, Port Rashid (Dubai), Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), Khor Fakkan and Sharjah. Standard documents include:
Trade/import license of the consignee (mainland or free zone);
Commercial invoice and packing list;
Bill of Lading and delivery order;
Certificate of Origin;
Customs declaration (submitted through the relevant customs system such as Mirsal 2);
Pulp/GSM declarations for classification.
For re-export, additional transit and destination documentation is required; accurate origin and value declarations help avoid clearance delays.
Converted product | Typical GSM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Toilet tissue | 14–22 | Virgin / blended |
Facial tissue | 14–18 | Soft, low dust |
Napkin / serviette | 16–22 | Embossing/printing-ready |
Kitchen / hardwound towel | 32–40 | High wet strength |
Core | 76 mm (3") | Width 200–2850 mm available |
Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume (including any re-export needs) for an RFQ;
Confirm samples (courier; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union);
Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);
Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);
We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP) and provide the full document set for UAE clearance or re-export.
The GCC common external tariff is 5% on CIF value, plus 5% VAT for goods entering the local market; free-zone and re-export shipments are generally not dutiable.
Tissue parent reels are classified under HS 4803; finished converted tissue falls under HS 4818.
Yes, goods remaining in designated free zones or re-exported are generally treated as bonded, with duty suspended or refundable; proper documentation is required.
Jebel Ali (with JAFZA) is the primary hub, with additional ports in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Khor Fakkan.
About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.
T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.
Sourcing tissue paper jumbo rolls for the UAE or regional re-export? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation and samples. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.
