Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard

Qualifying · 0% eligible

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: HIGHAI-derived

Manufacturing is a Qualifying Activity under the specified framework. Forensic auditors will verify the 'Substantial Transformation' test; if the activity is limited to cutting, slitting, or simple packaging of paperboard without chemical or mechanical pulp processing, the FTA may reclassify the income as 'Distribution of Goods' (an Excluded Activity if conducted with mainland non-Free Zone persons).

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Legal Reference

Article 2, Clause 1(a) of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025

Audit Red Flag

Re-characterization of 'Trading' as 'Manufacturing' where no substantial transformation of raw materials occurs (HS Code consistency check).

2 licensable activities under this classification

Melamine Impregnated Paper Sheets ManufacturingNo external approval required

Paper ManufacturingNo external approval required

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