Fresh Fruit → United Arab Emirates

Subject to MOCCAE inspection

Details

UAE allows some fresh fruit with inspection by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). Commercially packaged fruit from approved countries is generally accepted. Homegrown or unpackaged fruit may be refused. Dates from certain origins face specific restrictions. Enforcement in United Arab Emirates carries fines from AED 500 to AED 50,000 under Federal Customs Law No. 1 of 2003; GCC Common Customs Law (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).

Quantity limit

Personal quantities from approved origins

Legal reference

Federal Law on Agricultural Quarantine

Leaving with this item

Fresh fruit for personal consumption may face export limits from United Arab Emirates for phytosanitary reasons; commercial quantities require a Phytosanitary Certificate.

Practical advice

Commercially packaged fruit generally accepted. Homegrown fruit may be refused. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Federal Customs Authority (FCA) · https://www.fca.gov.ae