Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA) Services
C4Customs offers end-to-end DAFZA handling — customs clearance, air-side coordination, bonded warehousing, free-zone to mainland transfers and company support — for importers, exporters and logistics operators using Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA). We manage paperwork, inspections and port/airport interfaces so your cargo moves fast and compliant.
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What we do — DAFZA handling & services
✔ DAFZA customs clearance & digital entry filing (air freight & export)
✔ Airside coordination with DXB / DAFZA cargo terminals
✔ Bonded warehousing & time-critical air cargo handling inside DAFZA
✔ Free-zone import, export & re-export declarations (including dual-license processing)
✔ Free Zone → Mainland bonded transfers and duty handling
✔ HS code checks, permits coordination (MOFA / ESMA / Municipality / MOHAP)
✔ Export documentation, freight consolidation, export certificates
✔ Container/ULD handling, consolidation, cross-dock & last-mile delivery
✔ Customs audits & compliance support for DAFZA tenants
Why DAFZA matters
DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone) is a strategic, airport-linked free zone that provides fast cargo access to global markets and tailored facilities for air freight businesses.
Businesses in DAFZA benefit from free-zone incentives such as 100% foreign ownership and simplified customs procedures (ideal for air-centric logistics & high-value goods
The C4Customs DAFZA process (step-by-step)
Pre-arrival prep — Review airwaybill, commercial invoice, packing list; verify HS codes and permits.
Electronic entry & documentation — File declaration via Dubai Trade / DAFZA portals; attach certificates.
Airside coordination — Liaise with DAFZA cargo terminals and DXB handlers for unload, ULD handling and inspection schedules.
Inspection & clearance — Manage physical/technical checks, apply any required exemptions or trade-agreements.
Bonded warehousing / transfers — Place goods in DAFZA bonded storage or arrange bonded transfer to mainland/other free zones.
Final delivery & post-clearance — Arrange last-mile, export documentation, or re-export processing and provide proof of delivery.
Industries & cargo types we serve in DAFZA
High-value electronics & semiconductors
Pharmaceuticals & medical devices (regulated exports)
E-commerce & express cargo (time-critical)
Aerospace & aviation parts
Luxury goods & jewellery
Perishables with cold-chain handling coordination
Benefits of using C4Customs for DAFZA operations
Single point of contact for airport + free-zone + customs flows.
Faster release through proactive inspection scheduling and correct HS classification.
Reduced risk of delays, fines, or misdeclarations via audited paperwork.
Local experience with DAFZA, DXB cargo terminals, and Dubai Trade systems.
Transparent pricing and end-to-end logistics integration.
Practical things we handle
DAFZA inbound air freight — Door-to-door landing, bonded acceptance and warehouse placement.
DAFZA to mainland transfer — Customs suspension removal, VAT/duty calculation and mainland release.
DAFZA export — Documentation, export certificates and carrier coordination for outbound air shipments.
Urgent/express handling — Priority customs filing and on-docket coordination for same-day releases.
Why choose C4Customs for your DAFZA needs?
Deep experience with DXB/DAFZA cargo flows and the Dubai Trade systems.
Full compliance focus — documentation, HS codes, permits and free-zone rules.
End-to-end handling: customs clearance → bonded warehousing → inland delivery.
24/7 WhatsApp & phone support for urgent cargo queries.
FAQs –Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)
No — bonded storage and handling can be managed by authorized agents and freight forwarders on behalf of importers/exporters; C4Customs handles agent liaison and documentation.
Goods moving from a free zone to mainland are subject to customs/duty and VAT unless an exemption applies. We manage bonded transfer paperwork and calculate applicable duties.
Clearance times vary by cargo type and inspections; with complete documents and pre-arrival filing, many shipments clear the same day. C4Customs proactively schedules inspections to speed release.
Typical requirements include commercial invoices, certificate of origin, HS classification, and product-specific permits (e.g., ESMA, MOHAP) depending on commodity. We verify and collect all permits before filing.
Yes — we advise on DAFZA licence types (trading/service/industrial), required documents and can coordinate with registered agents to speed up setup and link customs codes.