• Air Capacity Sales newsletter - 18 December 2025

    Export of non-European Union and Excise Goods from the EU only

     

    Dear valued customer,

    Customs Update: New rules for the export of non-European Union goods (e.g. in customs warehouses / goods from inward processing) and excise duty goods come into effect in the EU from 15 December 2025.

    A pre-departure clearance for these goods in air, sea, postal, and rail transport will no longer be permitted (Article 329 (7a) UCC-IA).

    This will require adjustments to the clearance processes at airlines, including DHL. Therefore, the following documents and data will always be required when tendering shipments to DHL containing the relevant goods:

    Non-European Union goods

    • Customs documents:
    1. Transit accompanying document (TAD) if the goods have already been transferred to a transit procedure, e.g., Export Followed by Transit (EFBT), or
    2. Export accompanying document (EAD) with procedure code 3151 or 3171.
    • Declaration Type in the SCI field on the MAWB: If a) then T1 and if b) then TD.

    Excise Goods

    • Customs documents:
    1. Transit accompanying document (TAD) if the goods have already been transferred to a transit procedure, e.g., EFBT, or
    2. Export accompanying document (EAD) that describes the goods in detail through the goods description, 8-digit Combined Nomenclature Code (CN8), or any EMCS notes (C651).
    • Special remark “Excisable Goods” in the handling information field on the MAWB.
    • Concrete specification of the goods with a proper goods description and 6-digit Harmonized System Code (HS6) in the FWB or FHL.

     

    Provide the relevant documents and data by emailing DHLAviation.customsdoc@dhl.com.

    We thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.

    Best wishes,

    DHL Aviation Air Capacity Sales (ACS) Ops

     

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    Egyptian Customs Instructions: ACI (Advance Cargo Information) System

    From Thursday 1 January 2026, Egyptian Customs mandates that all air cargo shipments destined for Egypt include the following three elements in the shipment messages at both the Master Air Waybill (FWB) and House Air Waybill (FHL) levels:
     

    ACID number

    The ACID number is a 19-digit number issued by the Egyptian Tax Authority uniquely identifying all Egypt registered importers.

    Example: OCI/EG/IMP/M/4891340332021120017

    Explanation: OCI/EG/IMP/M/19digitimportnumber

    Consignees can get the ACID here.
     

    Consignor Code

    Either VAT or commercial registration number issued by the appropriate authority for the exporter in origin country.

    Example 1 (VAT): OCI/EG/SHP/T/91350181611839374R

    Example 2 (Reg number): OCI/EG/SHP/T/DK11837921

    Explanation: OCI/EG/SHP/T/Consignorexportcode


    Consignee Code

    A 9-digit number issued by the Egyptian Tax Authority uniquely identifying all registered importers in Egypt, e.g. 123456789. This is only applicable for consolidated shipments.

    Example: OCI/EG/CNE/T/123456789

    Explanation: OCI/EG/CNE/T/Consigneeimportcode

    As of January 2026, any shipment messaging that does not comply with the above requirements – in form and in content – will need to be held until the required data elements are available. An FWB/FHL correction charge will be raised.

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    Summary of shipment data and compliance requirements

    DHL Group emphasizes the importance of timely, complete and accurate shipment data for international logistics, particularly in light of recent regulatory updates affecting air cargo to the UAE, the US, and the European Union.

    1. Mandatory FWB/FHL Messaging: DHL Aviation requires electronic submission of FWB and FHL messages to enhance shipment security and visibility prior to tender.
    2. Goods Description Guidelines: Detailed and specific goods descriptions are essential. Generic terms must be avoided to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
    3. UAE Import Air Waybill Requirements: For shipments arriving in Dubai, it is mandatory to include the consignee's UAE mobile number (in international format) and email address on the Air Waybill (AWB) and a six-digit HS code.
    4. US Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS): Updated regulations require that shipments originating outside the US must include shipper and consignee phone numbers in the FWB/FHL.
    5. ICS2 Regulation for EU Shipments: The Import Control System (ICS2) mandates complete shipper & consignee addresses, compliant goods descriptions, minimum 6 digit Harmonized System (HS) codes for each line item and where applicable, also the consignee EORI. Customer must include this information in the electronic shipment data.
    6. NCTS5 Regulation for Shipments trucked in EU: For non-union / excise shipments, customers must provide: compliant goods descriptions, minimum 6 digit Harmonized System (HS) codes for each line item per line item.
       

    Adhering to these guidelines ensures efficient and compliant handling of shipments, minimizing delays and additional charges.

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    Export Controls and Sanctions

    The United Nations (UN), European Union (EU) and many States have imposed sanctions (also referred to as “country sanctions” or “embargoes”) that restrict trade with certain countries or territories. Sanctions may include arms embargoes and other economic measures such as restrictions on imports and exports.

    • It is DHL Aviation's policy to comply with applicable international trade laws including relevant export control and sanctions restrictions.
    • Failure to comply may expose both DHL Aviation and its customers to severe criminal and civil penalties, and reputational damage.
    • In parallel with our trade compliance measures, DHL Aviation generally does not accept payments for shipments (or other transactions) outside of the United States in U.S. Dollars for U.S. sanctioned countries. (i.e. Belarus, Crimea, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Syria).

    DHL Aviation therefore does not accept shipments to High-Risk Sanctioned Countries.

    DHL Aviation responsibilities

    DHL Aviation performs Denied Party Screening for all shipments transported within its network.

    • The screening is undertaken to ensure DHL Aviation is compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
    • DHL Aviation will not act as the Exporter for Export Control purposes, nor classify goods or apply for export licenses.

    Suspension of Controlled Military Item shipments

    DHL Aviation does not accept international shipments containing Controlled Military Items, meaning items on the Wassenaar Munitions List and commonly subject to national export controls because they have been designed or modified for military use.

    This suspension does not include domestic shipments of Controlled Military Items or international shipments of licensed dual-use items.

    If you are uncertain whether your shipment contains Controlled Military Items, please contact your national export licensing authority (and/or the licensing authority in the country of origin and destination of the military items) to verify.

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    DNATA: Mandatory update in TACT – Notification requirements on import air waybill for United Arab Emirates bound shipments
     

    We have been informed by our ground handling agent DNATA in Dubai of the following update to the notification requirements listed in TACT for all shipments arriving in Dubai (DXB and DWC). Effective 1st August 2025, it will be mandatory for all import shipments to include the following consignee contact details on the Air Waybill (AWB):

    • UAE mobile number in the international format e.g. 00 971 XXXXXXXXXX
    • Email address of the consignee or notifying party
    • These contact details must be correctly entered in the consignee field on the AWB

    Failure to comply with the updated guidelines may result in delayed notifications and could lead to storage or overstay charges being applied to your shipments. DNATA remains committed to providing a timely and efficient cargo handling service. If you require further clarification, then please do not hesitate to contact us.


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