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How to Import Brazilian Chicken Paws into the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is one of the world's busiest re-export hubs for frozen poultry — Dubai's Jebel Ali port and free zones receive cargo from Brazil and redistribute it across the Gulf and MENA region. Halal certification is the requirement that shapes the whole import.

What the UAE requires

Every shipment needs halal certification — recognized by UAE authorities including ESMA and MoIAT — plus a veterinary health certificate and a certificate of origin. These documents travel with the bill of lading and are checked at clearance in Jebel Ali. For the full certification chain from the Brazilian plant, see the SIF, GACC & halal guide.

CertificationHalal — recognized by UAE authorities
RegulatorESMA / MoIAT conformity requirements
Health certificateVeterinary health certificate from Brazil
Certificate of originRequired for customs clearance
Main portJebel Ali (Dubai)
DistributionFree zones re-exporting across the Gulf & MENA
IncotermCIF reefer, −18 °C
PaymentDLC/SBLC or agreed terms

Jebel Ali: a re-export hub, not just a destination

A large share of the frozen poultry landing in Dubai does not stay in the UAE. Jebel Ali's free zones are built for onward trade — cargo is cleared, stored and redistributed by road and short sea across Saudi Arabia, the wider Gulf and MENA markets. For an importer, that means the UAE contract often needs to account for onward logistics, not just local demand, when sizing the reefer program.

Shipping and payment terms

Brazil–UAE chicken paw trade is typically quoted CIF in reefer containers at a constant −18 °C, with the exporter carrying freight and insurance to Jebel Ali. Buyers new to the trade work with an importer/distributor partner on the ground to manage local clearance and halal documentation checks — see our guide for importers and distributors.

Sourcing halal chicken paws for the UAE

Duna Trading supplies Grade A frozen chicken paws and feet from SIF-registered, halal-certified Brazilian plants, shipped CIF to Jebel Ali under Incoterms 2020, full −18 °C cold chain and DLC/SBLC payment (UCP 600). Tell us your quantity and destination and the São Paulo desk reverts with a quotation.

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UAE chicken paw imports — FAQ

Common questions about importing into the UAE.

Is halal certification mandatory for chicken paws into the UAE?

Yes. Halal certification is required for poultry products entering the UAE, alongside a veterinary health certificate and a certificate of origin. UAE authorities, including ESMA and MoIAT, apply conformity requirements to imported frozen poultry.

Why does so much cargo move through Dubai instead of staying there?

Jebel Ali and the surrounding free zones are set up for re-export — cargo lands in Dubai and is redistributed by road and short sea across the Gulf and wider MENA region, which is why the UAE handles far more volume than its own domestic market would suggest.

What shipping terms are typical for Brazil–UAE chicken paw contracts?

Most contracts are quoted CIF to Jebel Ali, with the exporter arranging the reefer, freight and insurance to a landed price. The cargo ships at −18 °C for the full transit, with the certification and health documents traveling with the bill of lading.