🇦🇪 Export Market · Middle East

Medical Products Exporter to United Arab Emirates

Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across United Arab Emirates. A leading re-export hub for the Gulf — fast customs clearance and massive demand for surgical consumables, PPE and hospital equipment.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Port Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Sea Route: 7–10 days
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Discharge Port (United Arab Emirates)
Jebel Ali, Port Khalifa
Destination Region
Middle East
Primary Entry Ports
Jebel Ali, Port Khalifa
Sea Freight Transit
7–10 days (from Nhava Sheva / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
MOHAP (Ministry of Health and Prevention)
Paperwork Language
Arabic & English
Buyer Local Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
Factory Certifications
CE · FDA · ISO · GMP · WHO-GMP
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Turnaround (Invoice, PL, COO, CoA)
Technical Product Specifications

High-Precision Medical Consumables for United Arab Emirates

Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Importing into United Arab Emirates

How medical devices actually clear into United Arab Emirates

Regulator & registration

Authority
MOHAP — Ministry of Health and Prevention
Local representative
Mandatory. A UAE-licensed importer/distributor holds the product registration and the trade licence covering medical devices.
Realistic timeline
3–6 months, and among the more predictable regimes in the region

Registration route, in order

  1. Appoint a UAE distributor holding a MOHAP medical device trade licence
  2. Manufacturer submits ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Free Sale Certificate
  3. Product registration filed on the MOHAP portal
  4. Evaluation and issue of the registration certificate
  5. Consignments clear against the registration; Dubai Municipality requirements may also apply

Duty & tax by HS heading

HSProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination glovesQualifying healthcare supply may be zero-rated for VAT5% GCC common external tariff5% VAT
9018.90Other instruments and appliances5% GCC common external tariff5% VAT

Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.

Ports & clearance

Jebel Ali is the regional hub and the natural consolidation point for onward distribution into the wider Gulf, East Africa and the CIS. Transit from western India is among the shortest of any export market. Free-zone warehousing at Jebel Ali is the standard structure for holding regional stock without paying duty until goods enter the local market.

Public procurement

Federal MOHAP, plus emirate-level authorities — SEHA and DoH in Abu Dhabi, DHA in Dubai — tender separately.

OEM & private label for United Arab Emirates

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in United Arab Emirates.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in Arabic & English.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
Direct Factory Quote

Request Export Pricing for United Arab Emirates

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in United Arab Emirates. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Jebel Ali, Port Khalifa with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

We respond to quote requests within one business day. Your details are kept strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to United Arab Emirates

Who must hold the medical device registration in United Arab Emirates?

Mandatory. A UAE-licensed importer/distributor holds the product registration and the trade licence covering medical devices.

How do I register a medical device with MOHAP in United Arab Emirates?

Appoint a UAE distributor holding a MOHAP medical device trade licence. Manufacturer submits ISO 13485, CE Declaration of Conformity and a Free Sale Certificate. Product registration filed on the MOHAP portal. Evaluation and issue of the registration certificate. Consignments clear against the registration; Dubai Municipality requirements may also apply. Realistically allow 3–6 months, and among the more predictable regimes in the region.

What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in United Arab Emirates?

Surgical and examination gloves (HS 4015.12): 5% GCC common external tariff, plus 5% VAT. Other instruments and appliances (HS 9018.90): 5% GCC common external tariff, plus 5% VAT. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.

Which port should I use for medical imports into United Arab Emirates?

Jebel Ali is the regional hub and the natural consolidation point for onward distribution into the wider Gulf, East Africa and the CIS. Transit from western India is among the shortest of any export market. Free-zone warehousing at Jebel Ali is the standard structure for holding regional stock without paying duty until goods enter the local market.

Who buys medical supplies publicly in United Arab Emirates?

Federal MOHAP, plus emirate-level authorities — SEHA and DoH in Abu Dhabi, DHA in Dubai — tender separately.

Can packaging and documentation be supplied in Arabic or English?

Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in Arabic & English, and artwork for inner dispenser boxes, sterile peel-pouches and master carton markings is prepared with local regulatory text, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and GS1 EAN-13 barcodes.

What Incoterms are available for delivery to Jebel Ali, Port Khalifa?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Jebel Ali, Port Khalifa), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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