Sea Shipping from China to Oman: GCC Conformity and Arabic Documentation
Oman, as part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), requires goods from China to meet GCC conformity standards. Products like cosmetics and building materials must have a GCC certificate of conformity. All commercial documents must be translated into Arabic, and the bill of lading must include the importer’s trade license number. Oman’s main port, Sohar, has a dedicated customs clearance center, but delays can occur if documents are not properly authenticated.