Electronics direct from Shenzhen factories, with the paperwork the UAE actually asks for.
Portable power stations, home battery storage, smart home devices, IP cameras, smartwatches and chargers, made by the factories that build them for global brands. We check the certificates against UAE rules before you pay, and inspect every order before it ships.
The short answer: We source electronics direct from Shenzhen factories for UAE importers and re-exporters. Expect 5% GCC customs duty and 5% VAT, TDRA type approval for anything with a radio, and MoIAT conformity certification (ECAS or EQM) for regulated products, which we check before you pay.
The cheapest part of importing electronics is the product. The expensive part is the paperwork you did not check.
Electronics fail at the border, not in the factory: a missing certificate, a test report for a different model, a battery shipped without its transport test, a radio device without the approval your market needs. Each one can mean a held shipment, a relabelling job or stock you cannot legally sell.
We start from the rules where you sell. Before a deposit is paid we check that the factory's certificates and test reports cover the exact model for the UAE, then we inspect the goods before they leave Shenzhen.
- Factories, not tradersShenzhen and Dongguan manufacturers that build for global brands, verified in person by our team.
- Certificates checked firstTest reports and marks matched to the exact model and to the rules in the UAE, before you pay.
- Inspected before shippingPre-shipment inspection on every order: function, safety, packaging and labelling.
- Batteries shipped properlyUN38.3 transport test, correct packing and dangerous-goods paperwork for anything with a lithium battery.
What applies when you bring shenzhen electronics into the UAE.
Checked 16 October 2026. Rules change, so we confirm what applies to your exact products and HS codes in your quote. This is general guidance, not legal or tax advice.
Import VAT: 5%
VAT of 5% is charged on the CIF value plus duty. VAT-registered importers can account for it on their VAT return if their customs number is linked with the Federal Tax Authority; others pay before release.
SourceCustoms duty: 5% of CIF
The GCC common external tariff is 5% of the CIF value on most goods. Some products are exempt or rated differently, so we check your HS codes.
SourceRegistration
You need a UAE trade licence and a customs client code. Importers of telecom equipment must also be registered with TDRA as a supplier.
SourceLow-value e-commerce shipments
Dubai Customs raised the duty exemption for eligible e-commerce shipments from AED 300 to AED 1,000 CIF in July 2026. It applies in Dubai to eligible shipments only, so check before relying on it.
SourceTDRA for radio devices
Smart home devices, cameras, smartwatches and anything with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or cellular radio need TDRA type approval per model, and a release permit per shipment.
SourceMoIAT conformity (ECAS / EQM)
Regulated products need an ECAS or EQM certificate of conformity from the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology before sale. We check which scheme covers your products.
SourceShipping from Shenzhen to the UAE.
Express couriers deliver door to door from Shenzhen to the UAE. It is the fastest route for phones, parts and samples, and we confirm the transit time with the carrier in your quote.
Larger orders go by sea from Yantian or Shekou to Jebel Ali. Sailing times depend on the carrier and the season, so we include the forwarder's current schedule with your price.
An Irish-run team on the ground in China.
Ériu is run by Noel Murphy, an Irishman who has lived and worked in China since 2008. The team behind it is 53 people on the ground, 47 in Shenzhen and 6 in Zhengzhou, with warehouse space of our own.
You deal with us in plain English, on WhatsApp, from first message to delivery. We are in the same city as your factory, not on the other side of the world from it.
About the team →Shenzhen Electronics for the UAE, answered.
What duty and VAT apply to goods from China into the UAE?
Most goods pay the GCC common external tariff of 5% of CIF value, plus 5% import VAT. VAT-registered importers can usually account for the VAT on their return.
Can you ship to Jebel Ali for re-export?
Yes. Many of our UAE buyers re-export across the Gulf and Africa. We ship FOB China to your forwarder or door to door, and prepare the documents for your route.
Tell us what you want to buy.
We reply within 24 hours with factory pricing and the landed cost to the UAE.