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Can I send cosmetics to the United Arab Emirates?

Conditions apply

Yes, with conditions.

Personal amounts are fine. Cosmetics for display need a permit. No aerosols or nail polish.

For every Onvoyo box: No aerosols, perfume, nail polish or other flammable liquids. Keep liquids sealed and bagged.

Before you ship to the United Arab Emirates

Tax-free limit: Dubai exempts cross-border e-commerce purchases worth up to AED 1,000 (about $272) from customs duty since August 3, 2026, up from AED 300. The rule covers goods bought online and handled by companies registered with Dubai Customs. Tobacco, e-cigarettes, nicotine liquids, alcohol, and food containing alcohol are excluded. No official low-value exemption is published for gifts or your own belongings, and the VAT rules set no low-value exemption for imports, so a small personal box can still owe 5% VAT and possibly 5% duty.
Receiver ID: Emirates ID or passport needed. GCC customs procedures ask individuals importing for personal use to show a national ID, passport, or residence visa. Give the courier the receiver's Emirates ID details or a passport copy before the box ships. No tax number is needed for a personal shipment, but a UAE mobile number is essential for delivery.
Transit: 2-4 business days from Europe, Asia, or the Gulf; 3-5 from North America

Can I send cosmetics to the United Arab Emirates?

Yes, with conditions. Personal amounts are fine. Cosmetics for display need a permit. No aerosols or nail polish.

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General guidance, not legal advice. Customs in the United Arab Emirates makes the final decision on every box.