Tax: up to 15%
Duties: up to 5%
Restricted Items: Second-Hand Goods, COO Prohibitions
Non-working days: Friday, Saturday, and Public Holidays
Lead Time: 6-7 weeks
Best carrier option: Freight Forwarder
Prominent Languages: Arabic and English
Importing IT and technology goods into Saudi Arabia is not simple. As all imports must be registered with a Saudi-owned company, acting as your own IOR can be very difficult. Furthermore, compounding compliance requirements, such as the SABER approval system and managing the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) process, can become overwhelming.
The CoC documents issued by the manufacturer, confirmed by an independent lab, verify that the product meets specific standards. The three main Certificates of Conformity include the Product Certificate of Conformity, the Shipment Certificate of Conformity, and the Self Declaration of Conformity. With TecEx’s compliance team, you can rest assured that your shipments will have all the necessary CoCs to sail smoothly through the process.
Saudi Arabia forms part of two significant trade groups, the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. Being a member grants certain trade and investment perks within these nations. Nonetheless, even with these privileges, you’ll require a locally registered entity to be the Importer of Record (IOR) to navigate customs clearance for your goods.
Importing IT and technology goods into Saudi Arabia is not simple. As all imports must be registered with a Saudi-owned company, acting as your own IOR can be very difficult. Furthermore, compounding compliance requirements, such as the SABER approval system and managing the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) process, can become overwhelming.
The CoC documents issued by the manufacturer, confirmed by an independent lab, verify that the product meets specific standards. The three main Certificates of Conformity include the Product Certificate of Conformity, the Shipment Certificate of Conformity, and the Self Declaration of Conformity. With TecEx’s compliance team, you can rest assured that your shipments will have all the necessary CoCs to sail smoothly through the process.
Saudi Arabia forms part of two significant trade groups, the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. Being a member grants certain trade and investment perks within these nations. Nonetheless, even with these privileges, you’ll require a locally registered entity to be the Importer of Record (IOR) to navigate customs clearance for your goods.
How TecEx Can Help You Import into Saudi Arabia
The country also has a broad list of restricted items, including second-hand goods and products from certain Countries of Origin, which will require additional compliance documentation. Remove the burden of dealing with shipments stuck in customs, delayed timelines, or potential fines/penalties for missing customs compliance.
TecEx’s custom Delivered Duty Paid shipping to Saudi Arabia solution gets your gear where it needs to go. Following DDP incoterms, we take care of everything from checking the pre-compliance boxes and obtaining SABER approval to clearing customs and making sure your gear reaches its destination within Saudi Arabia.
Zakat, Saudi Arabia’s tax and customs authority, requires the IOR to present a commercial invoice, bill of lading, and certification of origin when importing goods into Saudi Arabia.
When it comes to successful imports, TecEx is your trusted IOR service partner, with a strong presence in the Middle Eastern tech import/export scene. Having overseen numerous shipments into Saudi Arabia, trust us to secure prompt delivery of your goods. We handle all compliance aspects for you, ensuring a safe and hassle-free experience.
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