Index
(1) What is "Middle-east Countries"?
(2) What is Importer Identity Verification?
(3) What are the required Info for Individual Receiver & Company Receiver?
(1) What is "Middle-east Countries"?
The countries typically referred to in the Middle East include Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Lebanon, Qatar, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority.
(2) What is Importer Identity Verification?
According to customs regulations in Middle Eastern countries, the importers (individual and company ones) must complete identity verification before the customs clearance. The importers are required to submit identification documents to local customs to confirm their identity and ensure that the import process is safe and legal.
⚠️Note:
Aramex will arrange for collection and export only after the importer (receiver) uploads their identification documents or tax identification number. In contrast, other courier companies, such as FedEx and UPS, will notify the importer (receiver) to upload the required information only after the goods arrive in the destination country.
(3) What are the required Info for Individual Receiver & Company Receiver?
| Identity | Required Info |
| Personal─ Nationals in Middle-east Countries |
(1) Personal ID Card & Tax ID Card (both front and back side photos are mandatory) |
| Personal─ Foreigners Living in Middle-east Countries |
(1) Residence Permit / Residence Card (both front and back side photos are mandatory) (2) Passport Data Page |
| Company | Customs Importer Verification No |
(4) What remarks should be advised in commercial invoice?
(1) HS Code (Harmonized System Code, known as Tariff Code):
e.g. 39205900
(2) Detailed item description:
e.g. Men's Clothing-Cotton T-shirt
(3) Individual importer's personal ID No, Tax ID No, residence ID No, passport No
(4) Company importer's Customs Importer Verification No
(5) Final Notice
- Fail to submit the receiver’s personal ID number, residence permit number, Tax ID number, Customs Importer Verification No or any other required identification forms will result in delays in clearance and delivery
- Although the importer is required to submit identity certificates, it doesn't mean all of the parcels can be cleared by this method. For the restricted shipments regulated by destination customs policy, the importer must submit the import permits on top of identity certificates for clearance. Shipment will not be released until customs approved. Also, prohibited items are unable to import no matter if importer submit identity certificates or not.
- If any questions, please contact customer service team
Last updates: 30 Nov 2024