"IMPORT,EXPORT CODE Traders and other commercial entities who import or export goods through ports of Dubai are required to obtain an Importer, Exporter Code as a pre-requisite for the clearance of their goods. However, import and export of personal effects shall be permitted on personal names and without importer/exporter codes subject to rules and regulations governing import and export of personal effects.The conditions and requirements to obtain an Code company Must hold a valid commercial/trading license issued by the competent authority in U.A.E."