Documents Needed to Ship from the UAE to the USA

To ship a parcel from the UAE to the USA you need precise item details for customs (a specific description, HS code, country of manufacture and value) and a full US address with ZIP code and phone number. Since August 2025 the US no longer applies its $800 duty-free allowance to most imported parcels, so duties can apply even to low-value shipments. Food, medicines and supplements may need FDA prior notice.

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Live sample prices

Cheapest price per carrier for one box from Dubai, in AED, including our service, as of 2026-10-23. Import duties at destination are not included.

Destination Weight Aramex FedEx
United States · New York 1 kg 211 AED 279 AED
United States · New York 5 kg 555 AED 623 AED

Green = cheaper in that row. 1 kg box 20×15×10 cm, 5 kg box 40×30×20 cm. Your price depends on your weight, box size and destination city. Full shipping details for this country

What to prepare

  • The item details you enter when booking: description, HS code, country of manufacture, quantity and the real value. For goods for sale, also attach the seller’s commercial invoice.
  • A specific description for each item: “men’s cotton shirt”, not “clothes”. US customs rejects vague descriptions.
  • Recipient’s full name, US phone number and address with the 5-digit ZIP code.

Duties on low-value parcels

Parcels that used to enter duty-free under $800 can now be charged duties. The country of manufacture matters, because US duty rates depend on where the item was made, not where it is shipped from.

Items that need care

Food, medicines and supplements may need FDA prior notice, and some items are restricted. Message us before booking them.

Frequently asked questions

Is there still a duty-free limit for parcels to the USA?

Since August 2025 the $800 duty-free allowance no longer applies to most imported parcels, so duties can apply even to low-value shipments.

Why does the country of manufacture matter?

US duty rates depend on where the item was made. A product made in China and shipped from Dubai is charged as Chinese goods.

Can I send food to the USA?

Food may need FDA prior notice and some foods are not allowed. Ask us before booking.

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