Dubai, UAE: Terms and Conditions

Additional Notes

All transactions are in USD.

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority Licence No. 1644

Customs Clearance

Please note that the Dubai auction site is in a Duty Free Zone. The point of sale is Ritchie Bros.' yard and Title in every instance will pass within the Free Zone. All items must be formally cleared. We recommend that you check at the auction site regarding procedures of clearing/moving your purchases. Buyers are responsible for clearing their purchases from the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Customs clearance must be received before any items may leave the yard. Freight forwarders are available on-site to assist in clearing items requiring customs clearance prior to removal.UAE Vehicle Export Certificates are charged per emirate. Duty is the buyer's responsibility. Ritchie Bros. does not provide nor prepare Safety Certificates, Certificates of Origin, etc.

Notice to Foreign Bidders

Some equipment may require modification to meet foreign import and safety regulations. To avoid potential problems, please contact your customs broker or authorities.

Note Regarding "GCC Duties Not Paid"

The auction is conducted in a Duty Free Zone. Certain items identified in the sale day catalogue, or otherwise announced at the auction, as "GCC DUTIES NOT PAID" have not been imported into the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is purchaser's responsibility to satisfy requirements of any kind in respect of the importation of any items into the UAE or any other country. Such responsibility includes compliance with laws and regulations of the country including payment of taxes and duties, obtaining proper approvals and complying with any other requirements. Purchasers must engage their own customs broker. UAE duty will not apply to properly exported goods; however, non-UAE imported goods that are purchased for export will be subjected to a 15% deposit, which is refundable upon proof of export. Nominal documentation charges to the buyers are required for clearing equipment out of the Free Zone. Freight forwarders/customs brokers will be on site to provide this service.

Changes to Invoices

Names on invoices cannot be changed. Ritchie Bros. will issue all invoices and sales letters only in the name of the party registered.

Storage

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers offer free storage for 30 days after the auction "Storage fees will be applicable after that".

Languages Spoken

The auction will be conducted in English only. Assistance may be provided in Arabic, English, Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi, Turkish, Filipino and Polish.

VAT

VAT will be charged when applicable, according to local regulations.VAT Deposit will be charged when deemed necessary, according to local regulations