Frozen fish export from Bangladesh to United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Frozen hilsa, rui, katla, pangas and koi, block or IQF at minus twenty-five, shipped in reefer for buyers serving South Asian retail and foodservice. On the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) lane, clearance runs through ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration.
| HS code | 0303.19 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 8-12 days |
| Gateways | Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) air; Jebel Ali sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core, unbroken cold chain |
| Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg master carton with inner poly liner |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT |
| Season | Year round; hilsa peaks July to October |
| Entry system | ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration |
| Regulator | Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Municipality |
Compliance route into United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Food label registration
Packaged food labels are registered with the municipality before first import. We supply artwork, ingredient breakdown and shelf-life justification.
Health and phytosanitary certificates
Fish consignments travel with a health certificate from the Department of Fisheries; fresh plant lines with a phytosanitary certificate.
Arabic labelling
Arabic alongside English on retail packs, including product name, ingredients, origin and production and expiry dates.
Re-export documentation
If you re-export onward into Saudi Arabia, Oman or Qatar, we prepare the origin documents so the onward consignment is not held for a paperwork gap.
Why this lane works for frozen fish
United Arab Emirates (Dubai) buyers on this line are typically al aweer wholesale traders, hypermarket suppliers, gulf re-exporters, catering companies. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 8-12 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 months at -18 c or colder leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Frozen fish product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does frozen fish need to enter United Arab Emirates (Dubai)?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through ZAD food import clearance and Montaji label registration, administered by Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Dubai Municipality.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft reefer, approximately 20 MT. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
8-12 days on the sea (reefer) route, plus clearance at Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.