Motorcycles → United Arab Emirates

Motorcycles restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Motorcycle imports face significant duty barriers in many developing countries. India charges 100% basic customs duty on imported motorcycles for commercial imports. Brazil applies up to 35% duties. EU imports require Euro 5 emissions compliance for new commercial registrations. Australia's SEVS sch. 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).

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Exporting a motorcycle from United Arab Emirates follows the vehicle-export process — deregistration and export declaration, with destination import rules the harder constraint.

Practical advice

Personal-import requires destination age + emission + safety compliance. Permit + IDP from home country. See /vehicles/uae.

Customs authority

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