Import & Export to/from UAE
In Canada, the import and export of goods is governed by the Customs Tariff, which is administered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA regulates the import and export of goods into and out of Canada, and works to ensure that all goods entering or leaving the country are properly declared and meet all applicable requirements.
The Customs Tariff is a schedule of rates and fees that are applied to goods imported into or exported out of Canada. The schedule is divided into two parts: the Export Control List (ECL) and the Import Control List (ICL).
The ECL is a list of goods that are subject to export controls, and the ICL is a list of goods that are subject to import controls. The ECL and ICL are divided into two categories: strategic goods and non–strategic goods.
Strategic goods are those that are essential to the national security or economic security of Canada, and are subject to export controls in order to prevent their diversion to unauthorized uses.
Non–strategic goods are not essential to the national security or economic security of Canada, and are subject to import controls in order to protect Canadian industry from unfair competition. Strategic goods include items such as weapons, munitions, and strategic minerals. Non–strategic goods include items such as consumer goods, agricultural products, and industrial goods.
The Customs Tariff also includes a list of goods that are exempt from import and export controls, known as the General Exceptions List. This list includes goods that are considered to be of a low risk to the national security or economic security of Canada, and includes items such as medical supplies and certain food products.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and a signatory to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The UAE‘s trade policy is governed by the WTO rules and principles. The UAE has bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) with Canada, the United States, and the European Union. The UAE is also a party to the multilateral Arab Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement.
The UAE is Canada‘s 13th–largest trading partner and Canada is the UAE‘s 30th–largest trading partner. In 2016, bilateral trade between the UAE and Canada totaled CAD $4.4 billion. The UAE is Canada‘s largest trading partner in the Middle East and North Africa region. The UAE is also Canada‘s second–largest export market in the GCC, after Saudi Arabia.
The UAE–Canada bilateral relationship is founded on shared values and common interests, including a commitment to international peace and security, human rights, and the rule of law. The two countries have strong economic ties, with Canadian companies playing an important role in the UAE‘s development. The UAE is also one of the largest investors in Canada.