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The web site itself may have changed. You can check the current page or check for previous versions at the Internet Archive. Yahoo! is not affiliated with the authors of this page or responsible for its content. SAUDI SAUDI Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 1
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. ARABIA Goods Documents required Customs Prescriptions Remarks Removal Goods From the Origin Agent:
- Copy of AWB (for airfreights)
- Original OBL (for sea freights)
- Descriptive Inventory / Packing List
- Itemized Valued Inventory
- Certificate of insurance (if applicable). To the consignee at destination:
- Authorization Letter/s attested by the Saudi
Chamber of Commerce (formats to be provided
to the consignee upon arrival at destination).
For government hired employees, only the seal
of the agency is required.
- Copy of consignees passport with the entry
visa page
- Copies of Residence Permit (Iqama) or Saudi
Nationals ID (Bataqa) - Valued over SR 10,000.00 (about
US$ 3,000.00), all articles, new &
used, are subject to customs duty
payment assessed on their CIF
value.
- Electrical Appliances 5 %
- Audio / Video CDs - 5%
- Furniture - 15%
- All similar items manufactured in
Saudi Arabia are subject to
customs duties at 5-15 %
- Books and used clothing at
reasonable quantities are
exempted from duty payment - If receipts / invoices are not available,
all items will be assessed by he
Customs Authority based on local
value.
- All containerized shipments must be
on pallets or in lift vans failure of
which the Seaport Authority will
impose penalty for bad stowage
(loose loaded).
- Consignee or the owner of the
shipment must be in Saudi Arabia at
the time of customs clearance,
otherwise, shipment will not be
cleared. Electrical / Electronic Appliances - Purchase Receipts / Invoice
- Descriptive Inventory for air shipments must be
attached to the Airway Bill. - Subject to customs duty -
(5 % of CIF Value) - In the absence of purchase receipts, the
Customs Authority will assess the goods
based
on local value. Prohibited Goods: All games of chance (gambling paraphernalia) including chess sets, dice,
backgammon and the likes. * Animal skin in commercial quantity. Weapons and firearms (real or ornamental, and/or antiques) including guns,
ammunition, fireworks, spears, etc. If
imported, owner will be subject to
investigation that may result in fines and / or
prison. *
- Subject to automatic confiscation NOTE: All incoming shipments to Saudi
Arabia are subject to rigorous full
physical inspection (100%).
IMPORTANT: - Items marked with asterisk (*) can be re-
exported at shipper/consignees
expense. - Bringing these items without declaration,
especially wines and/or any alcoholic
beverages,
will be considered as an smuggling
attempt, SAUDI ARABIA Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 2
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. Military uniforms or military equipment of any kind. * Alcoholic beverages, any food products containing alcohol such as Vanilla, flavoring
extract, cooking wines, etc. Books, wine making kits, or any other items used in the preparation or manufacture of
alcoholic drinks and beverages. Any kind of narcotics and/or unidentified medicines. Any type of radio transmitter or communications equipment (including
receivers, VHF, Marine, police bands or
walkie talkies). * Stuffed Animals, statues, figurines, carving or objects depicting human or animal form * Pornographic materials and literatures to include fashion magazines with people
wearing underwear or swimsuits. Any foodstuffs containing alcohol, pork and related pork meat products, etc. Any books pertaining to religion other than Islam. hence, heavy penalty will be imposed.
Aside
from confiscation of the item, a penalty of
US$
200.00 for a bottle of wine. For large
quantity,
the shipper/consignee will be brought to
court
and may be imprisoned. Goods Subject to Censorship
Exposed film, including prints, slides, etc. Records, books, magazines, pictures/photos, & other printed matters. Personal computers, audio/video CDs, diskettes, USBs, computer hard disks,
printers. Mobile or Cellular phones Audio/video VHS/VCR/cassette tapes, phonograph recordings. - A penalty will be charged to the
consignee for CDs, VCR tapes and
books confiscated after the
censorship. (US$ 135.00 each for
CDs & VCR tapes, and US$ 14.00
each for books). - If such items are in a PE & HHG
shipment,
Customs Authority will remove them from
the container for censorship or review. - To reduce the time for clearance, these
items
must be packed separately for easy
access
and carton/s must be marked clearly and
on the
inventory; or you may send them off by SAUDI ARABIA Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 3
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. Or, any other items that store information air. - To some other destination agents like
Four
Winds SA Ltd, second delivery for the
censored
articles will be made at no added cost to
the
consignee (applicable to airfreight
shipments
only). Motors / Cars New and used cars: Title Certificate / Car Registrations Saudi Arabian Standard Organization (SASO) Conformity Certificate from the
country of origin Police Clearance / de-registrations from the country of origin Other proofs of ownership i.e. Purchase Invoice - Customs duty for cars is 5 %
based on customs final assessed
value. - Right hand drive cars are not
Accepted. - Expatriates are only allowed to
bring-in one car.
- Any personal belongings are not allowed
inside
the Car. - SASO Conformity Certificate may be
secured in
Saudi Arabia locally. SASO office may
require
replacement or conversion to some
parts of
the car to meet the SASO Standard at
owner /
consignees expense. Application for
the SASO
Conformity Certificate may be rejected
and may
be required to re-export the car back to
origin at
owners expense. Diplomatic Removals - Authorization Letter
- Copies of diplomatic ID & passport.
- Customs Duty & Inspection Exemption
Certificate
- Diplomats shall obtain Duty & Inspection
Exemption Certificate from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, otherwise, their shipment
will be
considered as an ordinary cargo thereby,
subjected to full physical inspection and SAUDI ARABIA Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 4
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. duty
payment. NOTE: - Saudi customs regulations are modified regularly. These information is only a brief summary of the rules regarding customs clearance in
Saudi Arabia applicable to incoming household goods and personal effects shipments only, and is being provided for general guidance to assist
shippers and agents. Since such regulations are subject to change without prior notice, any costs, damages, delays, or any other detrimental facts or
events resulting from non-compliance is solely for the account of the shipper and/or origin agent. In order to be guided accordingly, please, contact
your destination agent in Saudi Arabia to further assist you on your move requirements and documentations, or you may check with your local Saudi
Embassy or Consulate Office.
The web site itself may have changed. You can check the current page or check for previous versions at the Internet Archive. Yahoo! is not affiliated with the authors of this page or responsible for its content. SAUDI SAUDI Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 1
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. ARABIA Goods Documents required Customs Prescriptions Remarks Removal Goods From the Origin Agent:
- Copy of AWB (for airfreights)
- Original OBL (for sea freights)
- Descriptive Inventory / Packing List
- Itemized Valued Inventory
- Certificate of insurance (if applicable). To the consignee at destination:
- Authorization Letter/s attested by the Saudi
Chamber of Commerce (formats to be provided
to the consignee upon arrival at destination).
For government hired employees, only the seal
of the agency is required.
- Copy of consignees passport with the entry
visa page
- Copies of Residence Permit (Iqama) or Saudi
Nationals ID (Bataqa) - Valued over SR 10,000.00 (about
US$ 3,000.00), all articles, new &
used, are subject to customs duty
payment assessed on their CIF
value.
- Electrical Appliances 5 %
- Audio / Video CDs - 5%
- Furniture - 15%
- All similar items manufactured in
Saudi Arabia are subject to
customs duties at 5-15 %
- Books and used clothing at
reasonable quantities are
exempted from duty payment - If receipts / invoices are not available,
all items will be assessed by he
Customs Authority based on local
value.
- All containerized shipments must be
on pallets or in lift vans failure of
which the Seaport Authority will
impose penalty for bad stowage
(loose loaded).
- Consignee or the owner of the
shipment must be in Saudi Arabia at
the time of customs clearance,
otherwise, shipment will not be
cleared. Electrical / Electronic Appliances - Purchase Receipts / Invoice
- Descriptive Inventory for air shipments must be
attached to the Airway Bill. - Subject to customs duty -
(5 % of CIF Value) - In the absence of purchase receipts, the
Customs Authority will assess the goods
based
on local value. Prohibited Goods: All games of chance (gambling paraphernalia) including chess sets, dice,
backgammon and the likes. * Animal skin in commercial quantity. Weapons and firearms (real or ornamental, and/or antiques) including guns,
ammunition, fireworks, spears, etc. If
imported, owner will be subject to
investigation that may result in fines and / or
prison. *
- Subject to automatic confiscation NOTE: All incoming shipments to Saudi
Arabia are subject to rigorous full
physical inspection (100%).
IMPORTANT: - Items marked with asterisk (*) can be re-
exported at shipper/consignees
expense. - Bringing these items without declaration,
especially wines and/or any alcoholic
beverages,
will be considered as an smuggling
attempt, SAUDI ARABIA Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 2
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. Military uniforms or military equipment of any kind. * Alcoholic beverages, any food products containing alcohol such as Vanilla, flavoring
extract, cooking wines, etc. Books, wine making kits, or any other items used in the preparation or manufacture of
alcoholic drinks and beverages. Any kind of narcotics and/or unidentified medicines. Any type of radio transmitter or communications equipment (including
receivers, VHF, Marine, police bands or
walkie talkies). * Stuffed Animals, statues, figurines, carving or objects depicting human or animal form * Pornographic materials and literatures to include fashion magazines with people
wearing underwear or swimsuits. Any foodstuffs containing alcohol, pork and related pork meat products, etc. Any books pertaining to religion other than Islam. hence, heavy penalty will be imposed.
Aside
from confiscation of the item, a penalty of
US$
200.00 for a bottle of wine. For large
quantity,
the shipper/consignee will be brought to
court
and may be imprisoned. Goods Subject to Censorship
Exposed film, including prints, slides, etc. Records, books, magazines, pictures/photos, & other printed matters. Personal computers, audio/video CDs, diskettes, USBs, computer hard disks,
printers. Mobile or Cellular phones Audio/video VHS/VCR/cassette tapes, phonograph recordings. - A penalty will be charged to the
consignee for CDs, VCR tapes and
books confiscated after the
censorship. (US$ 135.00 each for
CDs & VCR tapes, and US$ 14.00
each for books). - If such items are in a PE & HHG
shipment,
Customs Authority will remove them from
the container for censorship or review. - To reduce the time for clearance, these
items
must be packed separately for easy
access
and carton/s must be marked clearly and
on the
inventory; or you may send them off by SAUDI ARABIA Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 3
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. Or, any other items that store information air. - To some other destination agents like
Four
Winds SA Ltd, second delivery for the
censored
articles will be made at no added cost to
the
consignee (applicable to airfreight
shipments
only). Motors / Cars New and used cars: Title Certificate / Car Registrations Saudi Arabian Standard Organization (SASO) Conformity Certificate from the
country of origin Police Clearance / de-registrations from the country of origin Other proofs of ownership i.e. Purchase Invoice - Customs duty for cars is 5 %
based on customs final assessed
value. - Right hand drive cars are not
Accepted. - Expatriates are only allowed to
bring-in one car.
- Any personal belongings are not allowed
inside
the Car. - SASO Conformity Certificate may be
secured in
Saudi Arabia locally. SASO office may
require
replacement or conversion to some
parts of
the car to meet the SASO Standard at
owner /
consignees expense. Application for
the SASO
Conformity Certificate may be rejected
and may
be required to re-export the car back to
origin at
owners expense. Diplomatic Removals - Authorization Letter
- Copies of diplomatic ID & passport.
- Customs Duty & Inspection Exemption
Certificate
- Diplomats shall obtain Duty & Inspection
Exemption Certificate from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, otherwise, their shipment
will be
considered as an ordinary cargo thereby,
subjected to full physical inspection and SAUDI ARABIA Updated version August 2007 All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in any form without the permission ofThe FIDI Global Alliance. 4
This document is produced based on the information supplied at the
mentioned date. It is recommended to verify this information with a
FIDI-FAIM agent prior to shipping.
The FIDI Global Alliance cannot take responsibility for the contents
of this publication. duty
payment. NOTE: - Saudi customs regulations are modified regularly. These information is only a brief summary of the rules regarding customs clearance in
Saudi Arabia applicable to incoming household goods and personal effects shipments only, and is being provided for general guidance to assist
shippers and agents. Since such regulations are subject to change without prior notice, any costs, damages, delays, or any other detrimental facts or
events resulting from non-compliance is solely for the account of the shipper and/or origin agent. In order to be guided accordingly, please, contact
your destination agent in Saudi Arabia to further assist you on your move requirements and documentations, or you may check with your local Saudi
Embassy or Consulate Office.
