Import license
Official authorization required before certain categories of goods can enter Guinean, Emirati or Chinese territory, depending on the nature of the products concerned.
Import-Export
Import-Export Permits & Licenses
Navigate customs regulations in Guinea, the UAE and China without losing time.
Regulation is our business
Importing or exporting goods almost always involves a series of administrative formalities: licenses, certificates, declarations and various authorizations depending on the nature of the products and their country of origin or destination. This regulatory complexity, different in each of our three host countries, can quickly become an obstacle if not properly managed — customs delays, blocked goods, fines, or even confiscation in the most serious cases.
MDD Air Cargo has positioned itself as a facilitator between you and the relevant authorities in Guinea, the United Arab Emirates and China. Our team knows the specific requirements of each jurisdiction, the documents to provide, the usual processing times and the most common pitfalls that delay a file.
Rather than discovering a missing requirement at the customs clearance stage, we anticipate every documentation need from the preparation phase of your shipment onward. This three-jurisdiction regulatory expertise — rare in the market — lets you focus on your business, while we handle the administrative complexity of your import-export operations.
This regulatory expertise is never static: customs requirements regularly evolve in each of our three countries, whether through new taxes, temporary health restrictions or changes in administrative procedure. Our team stays continuously informed of these developments and immediately updates its recommendations, so you are never caught off guard by a regulatory change you wouldn’t have had time to follow yourself.
This regulatory vigilance is part of our standard service, with no hidden extra cost: it is included in the support we provide for every import-export operation, regardless of its size.
This methodological rigor, applied to every file without exception, explains the low rejection rate of our applications with partner authorities across our three countries of operation. This result directly reflects the quality of our upfront preparation work.
Types of documents we handle
Certificate of origin
Document certifying the manufacturing country of the goods, often required to benefit from preferential tariffs or meet the customs requirements of the destination country.
Customs declaration
Official document detailing the nature, value and quantity of the goods transported, essential for any import-export operation when calculating duties and taxes.
Phytosanitary permit
Certificate required for importing or exporting plant or food products, guaranteeing their compliance with the health standards in force in the destination country.
Certificate of compliance
Attestation that the goods meet the technical, safety or quality standards required by local regulations before being put into circulation.
Our support, step by step
Here's how we support you, from analyzing your needs through to finally obtaining your documents. Every step is documented and shared with you for complete visibility into your file's progress.
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Needs analysis
We study the nature of your goods and their destination to precisely identify the documents and authorizations needed for your operation.
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File preparation
Our team gathers and prepares all the required supporting documents, ensuring they comply with the requirements of each relevant authority.
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Application submission
The complete file is submitted to the relevant authorities in Guinea, the UAE or China, depending on the jurisdiction concerned by your shipment.
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Application follow-up
We track the progress of your file and respond quickly to any additional requests from the authorities to avoid avoidable delays.
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Obtaining documents
Once the authorizations are issued, we send you all the documents and incorporate them directly into your shipping file.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are needed to import into Guinea?
It depends on the nature of the goods, but the most common documents include a customs declaration, a certificate of origin and, for certain products, an import license or phytosanitary permit. Our team identifies your exact needs from the first contact.
How long does it take to obtain an import license?
Timeframes vary by country and product type, generally ranging from a few days to several weeks. We give you a realistic estimate as soon as we review your file and start the process early to limit waiting time.
Can MDD handle files in all three countries at once?
Yes, that is precisely our added value: our team masters the regulatory requirements of Guinea, the United Arab Emirates and China, and can coordinate formalities across multiple jurisdictions for the same shipment.
What happens if a document is missing when the goods arrive?
That is exactly what we aim to prevent by preparing files in advance. If the unexpected happens anyway, we step in immediately with the authorities to resolve the situation and limit any hold-up.
Do you support regulated products such as food items?
Yes, we handle the phytosanitary permits and certificates of compliance needed to import and export food or agricultural products, working directly with the relevant health authorities.
Do you also work with individuals, or only with businesses?
We support both businesses and individuals with their import-export procedures, whether it's a regular commercial shipment or a one-off operation, such as importing a vehicle or personal belongings.
A file to put together?
Tell us about your import-export project, we'll identify the documents needed and handle the process. First consultation free and with no obligation.
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