The Glow Trade is a wholesaler and stockist of Korean skincare. For Korean skincare wholesale in Oman, we offer 85+ Korean brands and 2,700+ products in stock. We supply trade buyers only, through an approved trade account that gives you access to prices and ordering straight from the catalogue.
The Glow Trade has over 20 years of B2B experience with Korean companies.
This page is for retailers, pharmacies, beauty studios and online shops in the Sultanate of Oman that want to add Korean skincare to their range and import it themselves. Below you will find our trade terms, the duty and VAT that apply at import, how shipping works, what Omani labelling and conformity rules ask of you, and the documents we can supply for your registration file.
Our trade terms
- Minimum order: about USD 570.
- Prices: net trade prices, visible after your trade account is approved.
- Payment: bank transfer.
- Range: 85+ Korean brands, 2,700+ products in stock.
- To open an account: company name, trade licence or tax registration number, and your shop website.
Duty and VAT in Oman
Goods entering the GCC customs union from outside the GCC are subject to the GCC common external tariff of 5 %. This duty is settled by the importer at customs when the consignment is cleared.
Oman applies VAT at a standard rate of 5 %, and VAT at import is 5 %. We recommend building both the customs duty and the import VAT into your landed cost calculation, and speaking with your tax adviser about your own company's position.
Shipping to Oman
We ship to Oman by tracked courier. Shipping is quoted per order before payment, so you know the full cost before you confirm.
Once your payment has arrived, we dispatch your order within 1 to 2 working days by tracked courier, and you can follow the consignment with the tracking number until it arrives.
Labels and product registration
Cosmetics labelling in Oman follows the Gulf technical regulation GSO 1943, which sets the safety, labelling and packaging requirements for cosmetics and personal care products. Ministerial Decision 199/2021 makes GSO 1943 binding. The required particulars and warnings must appear in Arabic.
Our products carry the INCI ingredient list on the label. The Arabic particulars required by GSO 1943 are applied for the Gulf market by the importer, and we supply the INCI list and product details you need to prepare them.
There is no central product registration in Oman. The process works like this:
- The importer obtains a Certificate of Conformity from an accredited local certification body, based on test reports, a compliant label and the ingredient list.
- The importer then obtains an import permit via the Invest Easy portal.
- Each consignment is cleared through customs in the Bayan customs system.
The responsible authority is the Ministry of Health, with conformity assessment carried out by an accredited local certification body. Please check the current requirements with the Ministry of Health before your first order.
Documents we supply on request: INCI ingredient lists, product photos and label details for your registration file.
How ordering works
- 1. Apply: send us your company name, trade licence or tax registration number and shop website through the application form.
- 2. Get approved: once your account is approved, net trade prices become visible across the whole catalogue.
- 3. Order and receive a shipping quote: place an order of at least about USD 570, and we quote tracked courier shipping to Oman before payment.
- 4. Pay and we dispatch: pay by bank transfer, and we dispatch within 1 to 2 working days after payment by tracked courier.
Brands Gulf pharmacies stock
The Korean brands already on pharmacy and beauty-store shelves across the Gulf: we hold them in depth and ship them together in one order.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is about USD 570. Net trade prices are visible once your trade account is approved.
Do you ship to Oman?
Yes, we ship to Oman by tracked courier, and shipping is quoted per order before payment. Orders are dispatched 1 to 2 working days after payment.
Which documents do you provide for product registration?
On request, we provide INCI ingredient lists, product photos and label details for your registration file. These support your application for a Certificate of Conformity from an accredited local body.
Are the labels in Arabic?
Our products carry the INCI ingredient list on the label, and the Arabic particulars required by GSO 1943 are applied by the importer. We supply the INCI list and product details needed for them.
How are duty and VAT handled?
The GCC common external tariff of 5 % applies to goods entering from outside the GCC and is settled by the importer at customs, and VAT at import in Oman is 5 %. For questions about your own company's position, please speak with your tax adviser.
How does the trade account work?
You apply with your company name, trade licence or tax registration number and shop website. Once approved, you see net trade prices and can order and pay by bank transfer.
Are the products halal-certified? Halal certification is not part of our standard documents. Every product comes with its full INCI ingredient list, so you can screen formulas for alcohol and animal-derived ingredients before you order.
Which products sell for sun and pigmentation concerns? Sun care is one of our largest categories, with 190+ SPF products, and the brightening serums and toners of the brands above cover dark spots and uneven tone. Ask us for a shortlist for your shelf.
We look forward to working with you in Oman. You can apply for a trade account now, explore the brands we stock, or browse the full catalogue.