Ship to the UAE from the USA
Forwardme gives you a real US street address in tax-free Delaware so you can shop any American store and ship directly to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and anywhere in the UAE with DHL, FedEx, and Aramex. Only 5% customs duty + 5% VAT.
Your Forwardme Warehouse Addresses
Real physical street addresses — not PO Boxes. Ship from the US or Turkey to 220+ countries.
US Warehouse
604 Carson Dr.
Bear, DE 19701
United States
Your personal suite number is assigned when you sign up.
Turkey Warehouse
Değirmendere Merkez Mah Cumhuriyet Cad. Hasdayı Sitesi B2 Blok Kat 4 No 24
Gölcük, Kocaeli
Turkey
Your suite number is a unique identifier visible only in your account.
Tax-Free Delaware — 0% US Sales Tax
Your Forwardme address is in Delaware, one of five US states with zero sales tax. That means every purchase shipped to your address is completely tax-free.
Save 5–10% on every purchase with a tax-free Delaware address.
How Package Forwarding to United Arab Emirates Works
Shop from any US store and get your packages delivered worldwide in four simple steps.
Shop at Any US Store
Use your Forwardme address as the shipping destination when shopping at Amazon, Nike, Apple, or any US retailer. Pay 0% sales tax thanks to Delaware.
We Receive & Consolidate
When packages arrive at our warehouse, we photograph and weigh them. Consolidate multiple packages into one shipment to save up to 80% on shipping.
Ship to the UAE
Choose your preferred carrier — DHL, FedEx, Aramex, or UPS — compare rates, and we ship your package to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or anywhere in the UAE with full real-time tracking.
Shipping Options & Rates: USA to United Arab Emirates
Compare express and economy shipping options to find the best fit for your needs.
Express Shipping
Fastest door-to-door delivery with full tracking and priority handling.
- DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, Aramex
- 3–5 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
Economy Shipping
Budget-friendly option for non-urgent shipments with reliable delivery.
- Aramex Economy, USPS Priority Mail International
- 7–14 business days delivery
- Full real-time tracking
- Insurance available
United Arab Emirates Customs, VAT & Import Duties Guide
Imports valued under N/A are exempt from VAT.
VAT Rate
5%
De Minimis Threshold
N/A
N/A
Duty-Free Categories
- Basic foodstuffs and essential goods — 0% duty
- Medicines and medical equipment — 0% duty
- Books, educational materials — 0% duty
- Personal effects (within reasonable limits)
- Goods originating from GCC countries — 0% duty
Restricted Items
- Narcotics and controlled substances (strictly prohibited)
- Gambling tools and equipment
- Counterfeit goods and IP-infringing products
- Items contrary to Islamic values
- Certain electronic smoking devices (regulations vary by emirate)
- Weapons and ammunition (require permits)
- Pork products (available in licensed stores but restricted for import)
Import Cost Examples
| Item | US Price | Shipping | CIF () | Tax Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running shoes | $120 | $30 | ~551 AED | ~28 AED duty + ~29 AED VAT = ~57 AED |
| Laptop | $999 | $45 | ~3,832 AED | ~192 AED duty + ~201 AED VAT = ~393 AED |
| Skincare set | $65 | $20 | ~312 AED | ~16 AED duty + ~16 AED VAT = ~32 AED |
| Supplements | $60 | $20 | ~294 AED | ~15 AED duty + ~15 AED VAT = ~30 AED |
CIF = Cost + Insurance + Freight. Values are approximate.
UAE: One of the Lowest Import Tax Rates Globally
With just 5% customs duty and 5% VAT, the UAE has one of the lowest total import tax burdens among major economies. For comparison: UAE ~10.25% total (5% duty + 5% VAT), Saudi Arabia ~20.75% total (5% duty + 15% VAT), UK ~20%+ total (variable duty + 20% VAT), Israel ~18%+ total (0% duty + 18% VAT). Combined with ForwardMe's tax-free Delaware address (0% US sales tax), your total savings can be significant.
GCC Customs Union
The UAE is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Customs Union, which applies a common external tariff of 5% on most imported goods. Alcohol is subject to 50% customs duty and tobacco to 100%. VAT at 5% applies to most imports and is calculated on the CIF value plus any customs duty.
Excise Tax on Specific Items
In addition to duty and VAT, the UAE levies excise tax on tobacco products (100%), energy drinks (100%), and carbonated/sweetened drinks (50%). These excise taxes are separate from customs duty and apply regardless of import value.
Popular US Stores for United Arab Emirates Shoppers
Shop from these popular US retailers and ship directly to United Arab Emirates.
Fashion & Luxury
Electronics & Tech
Beauty & Fragrance
Home & Lifestyle
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Why Choose Forwardme?
What Our United Arab Emirates Customers Say
Real experiences from shoppers in United Arab Emirates who use ForwardMe to ship from the USA.
The UAE's low 5% VAT makes shopping from the US very attractive, especially with ForwardMe's Delaware address eliminating US sales tax. I order tech gadgets and sneakers regularly — DHL gets everything to Dubai in 3-4 days. The consolidation feature saved me over $90 on my last order by combining 6 packages into one.
180,000+ shoppers trust ForwardMe worldwide
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