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India–UAE Trade Guides

From the team that has filed 40+ CEPA Form-Is and shipped 200+ MT of fresh produce this season.

CEPA Guide

CEPA Form-I: The 5 Mistakes That Get Shipments Held at UAE Customs

Most CEPA rejections come down to 5 avoidable errors. Here's what they are and how to prevent them — from a team that has filed 40+ Form-Is with zero rejections.

March 15, 2026 · 8 min readRead
Fresh Produce

Alphonso Mango Export Season 2026: What UAE Buyers Need to Know

Season opens May 1st. Pre-booking is essential. Cold chain specs, CEPA rates, and why Ratnagiri mangoes are arriving colder than ever in Dubai.

April 1, 2026 · 6 min readRead
Medical

India to UAE Medical Device Imports: CE Marking & MOHAP Requirements

Everything a UAE medical distributor needs to import CE-marked devices from India. MOHAP registration, documentation, and what goes wrong at customs.

February 20, 2026 · 10 min readRead
CEPA Guide

India-UAE CEPA: Which Products Actually Get 0% Duty?

Not all products on the CEPA schedule immediately went to 0%. Here's the category-by-category breakdown for common imports.

January 10, 2026 · 7 min readRead
Fresh Produce

Nashik Onions to UAE: Why Ramadan Season Requires Pre-Booking

UAE onion prices spike 3x in the month before Ramadan. How to avoid the surge and secure competitive rates for your Nashik supply.

December 5, 2025 · 5 min readRead
Freight

Cochin vs Mumbai: Which Port for India-UAE Exports?

Transit times, costs, and cargo types. When to use Cochin Vallarpadam vs Mumbai JNPT for your India-UAE shipment.

November 18, 2025 · 6 min readRead