DRI seizes 362 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates routed through UAE
India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence intercepted 13 containers of dry dates allegedly misdeclared as UAE-origin, underscoring tighter scrutiny of origin certificates, transshipment routes and food-import supply chains following the Pakistan import ban.
What happened
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) · DRI seized over 362 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates routed via the UAE and falsely declared as UAE-origin. The
Key facts
- 362 metric tonnes of dry dates seized
- 13 containers intercepted
- Import ban effective May 2, 2025
What changed
DRI seized over 362 tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates routed via the UAE and falsely declared as UAE-origin. The action highlights enforcement of India’s Pakistan import ban and scrutiny of food-import supply chains, transshipment and origin documentation.
Why this matters
Audit origin documentation and UAE transshipment controls immediately, as DRI’s seizure signals heightened disruption risk for dry-fruit importers with Pakistan-linked supply chains.
What to watch
- Additional DRI advisories, seizures or notices involving UAE-origin dry fruits, spices, edible items or other Pakistan-sensitive categories.
- Customs changes to risk-management-system examination rates, mandatory certificates of origin or documentary requirements for UAE consignments.
- Clearance-time and demurrage increases at major food-import ports, particularly for containerized dry-fruit shipments.
- Wholesale price divergence between verified-origin dates and UAE-routed supply.
- Retailer or importer contract disputes, shipment cancellations and supplier switches tied to origin verification.