If you have decided to import an item into Saudi Arabia, you are expected to follow some procedures. It is important to note that the list changes from time to time. It is advisable to head to the Saudi Ministry of Commerce’s website to see if those changes have occurred.
1. You are expected to have a Certificate of origin with has been verified by a district chamber of commerce. The language should be in Arabic
2. You are expected to have three copies of the customs invoice. This may not be the case for those goods that do not have much worth.
3. You are expected to have three copies of the commercial invoice, which should state where the item is coming from, what the name of the company transporting it is, how many items it is, what brand it is, a brief description of the item, its value, and its weight.
4. You are expected to have an airway bill or a clean bill of lading or airway bill;
5. You should also have insurance documents for the items, especially when they are sent CIF. It should be the original document and it should have the Arabic translation attached to it.
6. You are expected to have a (Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation) SASO Certificate of Conformity. It mist have been given to you by a Standards Organization in the country the item is coming from.
It is important to note that the requirements change from time to time, meaning that you have to be careful and check the Saudi Custom website to see if there are any changes. The procedures for those goods that fall under the league of special goods may be different from the procedures listed here.
It is important to note that the requirements change from time to time, meaning that you have to be careful and check the Saudi Custom website to see if there are any changes. The procedures for those goods that fall under the league of special goods may be different from the procedures listed here.
