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SAUDI ARABIAN
IMPORT/EXPORT REGULATIONS
According to Royal Decree No. M/13 dated 10/5/1408 H., corresponding to 12/30/1987, and
to the Saudi Council of Ministers order No. 86 dated 10/5/1408 H. (12/19/87) the following
customs duties' rates have been in effect since 13/5/1408 H. (corresponding to January 2,
1988):
- Most of the basic consumer products are duty free, e.g., sugar, rice, tea, unroasted
coffee, cardamom, barley, corn, livestock and meat (fresh or frozen).
- Customs duties of 20% are imposed on some imported commodities for the purpose of
protecting the national infant industries.
- Import duty on other items is 12% ad valorem on the c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and
freight) value.
- A limited number of items are subject to customs duties calculated on the basis of
metric weight or capacity, rather than ad valorem. However, the rates for these items are
fairly low.
- Members of the Arab League who are signatories to the Agreement to Facilitate Trade and
Exchange and to Organize Transit between the Arab League States are granted special
concessions.
- Imports from the Arab states with which Saudi Arabia has bilateral trade agreements are
entitled to further reductions of duty.
Royal Decree No. M/56 dated 19/10/1407 H., corresponding to June 15, 1987, has approved
the international Brussels agreement of 14 June 1983 on the Harmonized Commodity
Description and Coding System (HS). According to the Minister of Finance and national
Economy Order No. 3/1805 dated 19/10/1410 H., corresponding to May 14, 1990, the Kingdom
has been implementing the Harmonized System since 15/6/1411 H., corresponding to 1/1/1991.
For details, contact Customs Department
Saudi Arabia has been implementing the Brussels Harmonized Commodity Description and
Coding System (H.S.) since 1991.
National industries receiving support
| Aluminum billets |
Iron or steel wire mesh, single or double, flat or round used
in fences |
| Basic oils |
Lighting pole or iron |
| Biscuits |
Lubricants |
| Certain semi-manufactured iron or steel pipes |
Metal grills of iron or steel wires, grill panels from iron |
| Complete or incomplete aluminum profiles |
Non-electric isolated, coated iron or steel wires |
| Cotton and velvet prayer rugs |
Normal soap in blocks, bars, powder or granular, and
non-perfumed liquid soap and shaving and bath soap |
| Cotton towels |
Normal cement |
| Desert air-coolers |
Paints |
| Detergents |
Purified water |
| Diapers |
Reinforcing steel |
| Dry battery cells |
Shimaghs (head dress) |
| Electric cables |
Sisal ropes |
| Hand driven carts for construction and cleaning |
Spring mattresses |
| Hard plastic pipes |
Sulfur |
| High-pressure, hardened steel pipes used in hydroelectric
power generation |
Sulfuric acid |
| Hollow aluminum pipes and billets |
Table salt |
| Industrial sponges |
Tents |
Products covered by customs duties of 20 percent
| Aluminum barrels and cans |
Paper tissues and table covers |
| Bottles and flasks |
Plastic and aluminum bottles, crown caps, table covers, ash
trays and household appliances |
| Chewing gum |
Plastic crockery |
| Chocolates |
Prayer beads |
| Confectionary products without cocoa |
Resin and plastic bags/cases and cones |
| Electric heaters |
Rough wool textiles |
| Files with metal fittings |
Signboards and wooden products for animal husbandry and
agricultural purposes |
| Foam boards/sheets or adhesive/foam tapes |
Sugar products |
| Foam sheets, foils and tapes made of unhardened rubber |
Sweets with nuts and similar fillings |
| Frames for furniture and electrical wiring conduits |
Tahina |
| Fruit pastes and creams |
Tanks |
| Halaw Teheniah |
Tin cans, barrels and containers |
| Ice cream without cocoa |
Toffies |
| Iron/steel wool fibers and products for cleaning households |
Toilet paper |
| Macaroni and spaghetti |
Tooth-picks and clothes hanging hooks |
| Mashalih and ibie (cloaks and overcoats) made of wool or soft
hair |
Wood, straw, plastic and metal furniture and cushions |
| Metal shelves |
Wooden barrels, boxes and cages |
| Office metal cupboards |
Wooden frames for photos and mirrors |
| Oxygen |
Wooden prayer beads |
| Paper boxes |
Wooden shoes, wig leather, cork or rope soles |
COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS
The documents required for all commercial shipments to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are:
- commercial invoice
- certificate of origin
- a bill of lading (or airway bill)
- a steamship (or airline) company certificate
- an insurance certificate (if goods are insured by the exporter)
- packing list
Additional documents may be required, depending on the type of goods being shipped, on
certain requests from the Saudi importer or in the letter of credit (L/C), or according to
a contract.
The exporter is responsible for authenticating the certificate of origin, the
commercial invoice, and any special documents. The documents must be certified in the
following order:
1. Notarized by a Notary Public and certified by a local Exporting country Chamber of
Commerce.
2. Certified by the Exporting country-Saudi Arabian Business Council.
3. Legalized by the Saudi Embassy or any Saudi Consulate in the Exporting country
All shipments must contain two basic documents — the Certificate of Origin and the
Commercial Invoice — and any other related documents required by the L/C to be
certified and legalized. Each document should be prepared in (at least) an original and
one copy. All documents (original or copies) should bear the handwritten signature of the
person issuing the document. Facsimile signatures are not accepted.
In addition, two copies of the Export Information Sheet (EIS) must be filled out,
signed by an official of the exporting/shipping company and submitted with the other
required shipping documents.
Description of Shipping Documents
Commercial Invoice:
All commercial invoices must be on the exporting company’s letterhead. The invoice
should contain the names and addresses of the consignor and the consignee, and must
accurately describe goods and components (including the six-digit Harmonized System
number), trademarks, name of the vessel (or airline) and the date of sailing, port of
loading and port of discharge, net and gross weight, quantity, unit price and extended
price of each type of goods, total value of the shipment, contents of each package and
container, currency, L/C number (if applicable) and freight and insurance.
As of May 18, 1996, Saudi customs authorities have emphasized that commercial invoices
issued by exporters should contain an accurate description the goods being exported to the
Kingdom. It should include:
For equipment:
- line, number, and size of exported item
- model number
- trademarks
- manufacturer’s complete name
- any other information helpful in identifying the exported equipment
For other exported products:
- complete material description including type, size, weight, and percentage of its
components if possible
- complete name(s) of manufacturer(s) or producer(s)
- trademarks
- any other information pertaining to the type of the exported item
Commercial invoices should contain a notarized statement, signed by a responsible
official of the exporting firm, saying: "I certify this invoice to be true and
correct and in accordance with our books, also that the goods referred to are of ******
origin."
Certificate of Origin:
The certificate of origin must be issued by the manufacturer (or the exporting firm),
and must include the name of the vessel (airline) and the date of sailing, name(s),
nationality(ies), and full street address(es) of the manufacturer(s) of all items to be
shipped to Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the origin of each item or component must be
specified. In addition, a signed statement to the effect that the document is true and
correct must be given. If the merchandise is not solely and exclusively a product of the
exprting country, a notarized "Appended Declaration to Certificate of Origin"
must be attached to the certificate of origin.
In addition, the certificate of origin must include the name and address of the Saudi
importer, a description of the goods, and the address of the shipping company.
The Bill of Lading (or Airway bill):
One nonnegotiable copy of the bill of lading is to be presented to a Saudi Arabian
Consulate. The bill of lading should agree with the commercial invoice and show
description, value, net and gross weight of shipped goods, volume and measurement, marks,
number of packages, name and address of the consignee (Saudi importer) and consignor, name
and address of shipping company and/or shipping agent, name of vessel and date of sailing,
port of loading and port of discharge. Marks and numbers should agree with those on the
invoice and containers.
Steamship Certificate:
This certificate (which is an Appended Declaration to Bill of Lading or airway bill)
should be issued by the steamship (or airlines) company in at least one original. It must
be notarized and contain the following information about the vessel (or plane), named in
the Bill of Lading or the airline company certificate:
- name of vessel (plane), and previous name (if applicable)
- nationality of vessel (plane)
- owner of vessel (plane)
- names of ports (airports) that the vessel (plane) will call on en route to the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, including port (airport) of loading and port (airport) of discharge.
Further, the steamship (airlines) company certificate should declare that the vessel
(plane) shall not anchor or call on any other ports (airports) than those mentioned in it,
and that all information provided in the certificate is true and correct. The standard
form of "Appended Declaration to the Bill of Lading" (or airway bill) is
available from the Saudi Consulates.
Insurance Certificate:
This certificate (issued by an insurance company in at least one original) must
contain the actual amount of insurance, description and value of insured goods, name of
vessel, port of loading and Saudi port of discharge, and name and address of beneficiary.
In addition, the "Appended Declaration to Insurance Policy" (available from the
Saudi Consulates) should state that the insurance company has a duly qualified and
appointed agent or representative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, giving his name and full
address.
If the shipment is insured by an insurance company in Saudi Arabia, the exporter, on
their letterhead, must state the name and address of that company.
Packing List:
This includes names and addresses of consignor and consignee, description and value of
the exported goods, net and total weight, number of packages and their contents, number of
containers and contents, numbers of seals, and L/C number (if applicable).
SPECIAL DOCUMENTS
Depending on the nature of exported goods to Saudi Arabia, or according to a request
from the Saudi importer, certain documents may also be required. Special certificates or
documents also need to be authenticated according to the procedure for authentication of
shipping documents described above.
Food Products Export Documents:
Requirements for labeling food and food products sold in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
are determined by the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization
(SASO). Exporters of these products should comply (among other SASO standards) with
Mandatory Standards SSA 1/1984, whether for sample demonstration or for commercial
shipments, and must provide the following certificates:
1. Food Manufacturer’s Ingredients Certificate:Food Manufacturer’s Ingredients Certificate: This certificate should
include a description of the exported food products (contents and percentage of each
ingredient), chemical data, microbiological standards, storage, and life of product (date
of manufacture and date of expiration). When products contain any animal fats, the
certificate must confirm the kind of animal from which it is taken, or state that no pork
meat or its artificial flavor nor its animal fat is being used. This certificate must be
obtained from a local health department and must be signed.
2. Consumer Protection Certificate:Consumer Protection Certificate: This certificate confirms the
healthiness of the various ingredients of the exported food products to Saudi Arabia, and
their safety and fitness for human consumption. The certificate must be obtained from an
office of the Exporting country Department of Agriculture and must be signed.
3. Price List:Price List: The price list should be issued by the exporter on his
letterhead, and should indicate that the prices of the exported products to the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia are the standard local market prices.
Importation of Meat
In addition to the general shipping documents all meat shipments must be accompanied
by the following certificates:
1. A certificate of "Halal" meat: This certificate indicates
that slaughtering has taken place in an officially licensed slaughterhouse according to
Islamic procedures. The "Halal" meat certificate should be legalized by a
recognized Islamic Center in the United States. It must also accompany shipments of
poultry into Saudi Arabia.
2. An Official Health Certificate: This certificate should indicate the
date of slaughter, kind of animal and average age, in each shipment. The health
certificate must also indicate that animals were examined within twelve hours before being
slaughtered, and directly after, by a licensed veterinarian, and were found free from
disease and suitable for human consumption.
The Health Certificate is required for all exports to Saudi Arabia of all kinds of
meats, (including poultry and seafood), meat products, livestock, vegetables, fruits, and
human blood, attesting to the fact that they are free from pests and/or disease.
Importation of Seeds and Grains into Saudi Arabia
In addition to the general shipping documents, the exporter of seeds or grains must
provide the following authenticated certificates:
1. Certificate of Inspection: The certificate must be issued by a company
specializing in seed inspection, and include:
- Name and address of buyer
- Name and address of seller
- Kind and amount
- Seed class
- Name of shipping vessel
- Type of packing
- The written information on sacks, bags and each package
- Results of inspection and percentage of germination, purity, impurity, and moisture
- Method of chemical treatment of the seeds
- Confirmation that the seeds are free from insects, epidemics, diseases and weed seeds
(their number and species in a sample of two kilograms must be mentioned).
2. Phytosanitary Certificate:Phytosanitary Certificate: The purpose of this certificate is to verify
that the seeds or grains to be exported to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are free from
agricultural diseases. It can be obtained from the Exporting country Department of
Agriculture. This certificate is required to accompany all shipments of flour, rice,
grains, agricultural seeds, lumber, plants, and plant material.
3. Seed Analysis Certificate:Seed Analysis Certificate: This certificate is to prove the degree of
purity of the seeds shipped to Saudi Arabia. It is issued by the Exporting country
Department of Agriculture.
4. Certificate of Weight:Certificate of Weight: This certificate is issued by the exporting
company and indicates the name and address of the Saudi importer, name of the shipping
vessel, number of the bill of lading, number of seals and containers, and net and total
weight of shipment.
Animal Fodder Additive:
In addition to the general shipping documents, the shipment must include:
- Certificate of Free Sale
- Product Registration Certificate
- Certificate of Analysis
- Product Safety Data Sheet
Shipment of Livestock to the Kingdom
In addition to the general shipping documents, the shipment must include:
- Certificate of Weight, showing the average weight of the exported livestock
- Health Certificate, from the exporting country Department of Agriculture
verifying that the livestock are free from disease
- Health Certificate, issued by a veterinarian
- Pedigree Certificate, issued by the exporting country Department of Agriculture
- Production records
- Declaration of Inspection and Acceptance
Certificates regarding the shipment of pets:
- Health Certificate issued by a veterinarian and approved by the exporting country
Department of Agriculture confirming that the animals are free from diseases
- Animal Vaccination Certificate
Only guard, hunting, and seeing-eye dogs are allowed into Saudi Arabia.
Importation of Horses
Only Saudis are allowed to import horses into the Kingdom. The importer should submit
an application to the President of the Saudi Equestrian Club indicating the number of
horses, exporting country, and customs center at the port of entry to the Kingdom. The
application should be accompanied by the following documents:
- A Certificate of Origin, issued by the company raising and breeding the horses,
with a color picture of each horse affixed to it. The certificate must be authorized by
the exporting country Department of Agriculture, the exporting country Department of
State, and approved by a Saudi Arabian Consulate.
- A Health Certificate, confirming that the horses are free from diseases, approved
by a veterinarian and authenticated as above.
Vegetable and Fruit Health Certificate
This certificate must accompany all shipments of vegetables and fruits to the Kingdom
certifying that such exports are free from pests, insects, and other agricultural
diseases, and that they have not been exposed to ionizing radiation (but can be treated
with aluminum phosphide). This certificate can be obtained from the Exporting country
Department of Agriculture.
SASO Certificates of Conformity for Imported Electrical Appliances, Equipment, and
Accessories
There are two types of certificates:
- Certificate of Conformity for electrical appliances and equipment
- Certificate of Conformity for electrical accessories
The relevant certificate (the standard form is available from the Saudi Consulate) must
be issued by the manufacturer on their official letterhead, notarized by a notary public,
certified by a local chamber of commerce, and then sent to the Saudi Arabian Standards
Organization (SASO) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at least two months before shipment date, to
be verified. Upon approval, the certificate will be returned to the manufacturing company
which must attach a stamped copy with each shipment to Saudi Arabia of the particular
commodity. These certificates are only required for electrical products regulated by SASO.
(See List of Products Regulated under ICCP.)
Importation of Motor Vehicles
At least three months before dispatching the first consignment of any type of motor
vehicles in any year, the manufacturer must send to SASO a Motor Vehicles Conformity
Certificate in English or Arabic for its approval. Individuals must obtain this
certificate from the manufacturer prior to the shipment of any car for their personal use
in the Kingdom.
Importation of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals
A Certificate of Free Sale should accompany all shipments of pharmaceutical and
medicinal products to Saudi Arabia. It can be obtained from the Exporting country
Department of Health and Human Services and should be presented to a Saudi Arabian
Consulate with other documents.
In addition, imports of pharmaceuticals and medicinal products require a certificate
issued by the Exporting country Department of Health and Human Services stating that the
medicines are actually used by the public in the Exporting country under the same trade
name and formula and must include the name of each product, the formula, and the date and
number of the permit to manufacture them if one is required. The certificate must be
certified by the Authentication Office of the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and
be authenticated by a Saudi Arabian Consulate.
No medicine or pharmaceutical products are admitted into the Kingdom unless a prior
registration is made with the Ministry of Health. The Ministry examines the applications
supported by the required certificates legalized by a Saudi Consulate in the Exporting
country, and analyzes the samples to ensure that they conform to the specifications before
granting a license. For further information, contact the Ministry of Health, Department of
Registration of Medicines and Pharmaceuticals.
Other Requirements
- Imports of plants, fruits, vegetables, seeds, live animals and poultry must have the
prior approval of the appropriate Saudi Arabian authorities and must be accompanied by a
phytosanitary/health certificate stating that they are free from pests and other diseases.
All shipments of plants will be inspected upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.
- According to Royal Decree No. 5/E/27748 dated 24/11/1402 H. the country of origin must
be mentioned on all products imported into Saudi Arabia, except when it is unfeasible.
- Carpet manufacturers and suppliers must indicate in Arabic the thickness or weight of
each square meter, type, pile weight, and country of origin, to be applied on each 5
meters along the carpet roll length. All carpet manufacturers, suppliers and distributors
have to show the captioned data on the sales invoice.
- Shaving brushes and other articles made of raw hair should be accompanied by a
recognized official certificate showing that the consignment is free from anthrax germs.
- Importing used clothing requires an official disinfection certificate. These goods will
be subject to inspection by the Saudi Arabian quarantine officials.
- Saudi law strictly forbids the importation, sale and use of liquor, narcotics, and
firearms. Arms for hunting and similar sports arms need special permission.
- Books and publications are subject to inspection and approval by customs for entry. In
particular, obscene literature and pornographic materials are not allowed.
- Medical drugs for personal use in small quantities are allowed. Travelers should be
ready to show the doctor’s prescription to identify the drugs and prove that the
medicine is for personal use.
- Non-commercial shipments of less than 10,000 Saudi Riyals (about $2,600) and cars
imported into the Kingdom for personal use, regardless of their value, do not require
complete shipping documents.
- Commercial samples are subject to the payment of customs duty and surcharge either by a
deposit equal to the duty at the time of import or by a bank guarantee. A refund is made
if the goods are re-exported within 12 months. In case samples are sold, neither deposit
nor guarantee will be refunded. Prior permission to import samples must be obtained from
the Director General of Customs, Customs Department, who should be furnished with lists of
samples, prices and catalogues. A non-refundable duty of 12 percent is levied for imports
of samples of jewelry and watches. Authenticated shipping documents are required for all
shipments of commercial samples.
Arrangement of Shipping Documents
Shipping documents must be presented to the Saudi Arabian Consulate in the following
order, stapled together:
- Commercial Invoice
- Certificate of Origin
- Insurance Certificate
- Bill of Lading (or airway bill)
- Steamship Certificate
- Packing List
- Special Documents
The Export Information Sheet should accompany these documents but should not be stapled
together with them.
COMMERCIAL LEGAL DOCUMENTS
Legal Documents include:
- Power of Attorney
- Agency Agreements
- Sole Distributorship
- Trade Marks Registration
- Certificates of Free Sale
- Bid or Tender Documents
- Registration of Partnerships, Corporations, or Joint Ventures
All companies’ documents must be legalized as follows:
- Notarized by a Notary Public
- Certified by the County Clerk of the respective county where the Notary Public is
commissioned
- Certified under the seal of the Office of the Secretary of the state where the documents
originated
- Authenticated by the Exporting country Department of State, Authentication Division (518
23rd Street, N.W., State Annex 1, Washington, D.C. 20520; Phone: (202) 647-5002
or 1-800-688-9889, option (6)
- Legalized by a Saudi Consulate
SAUDI ARABIAN IMPORT STANDARDS
In November 1995, the Saudi Ministry of Commerce implemented the International Conformity Certification Program (ICCP), in
coordination with the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization
(SASO). SASO relies primarily on international standards when issuing Saudi
specifications, and SASO specification conformity is applied to all products, both locally
produced and imported, to provide the necessary consumer protection. All of the approved
SASO procedures, including the ICCP program, work within the guidelines of the
International Standards Organization.
The SASO ICCP requires a Certificate of Conformity for every shipment of SASO-regulated
products destined for the Kingdom. Before a Certificate of Conformity can be issued, each
shipment must provide evidence of conformity to SASO requirements. Shipments arriving
without a Certificate of Conformity will be rejected at the Saudi port of entry. SASO has
appointed Country Offices in locations throughout the world that perform a conformity
verification on each shipment prior to its leaving its port of export. In addition, SASO
has authorized Regional Licensing Centers to administer the registration process, carry
out verification of conformity, and issue SASO Type Approval Licenses. In some cases,
random sampling of the products and testing will also be required by the SASO Country
Office.
The procedures for obtaining a Certificate of Conformity are as follows:
- The exporter submits a written request to the appropriate SASO Country Office for
inspection and testing of the products requiring a Certificate of Conformity, together
with full details of the consignment.
- The Country Office completes the necessary steps appropriate to the product in order to
meet SASO requirements. These steps will depend upon existing product certifications and
whether the product is covered by a valid registration. If the products are registered,
the Country Office will set up an inspection plan which may or may not require products to
be sampled for testing.
- If the products are not registered, they will be sampled and tested according to SASO
requirements. Assuming the testing and/or inspection produces satisfactory compliance
results, a Certificate of Conformity is issued. The Certificate of Conformity should
accompany the shipping documents.
- If the products do not meet the SASO requirements, the exporter will be given a complete
explanation of the deficiency. If acceptable corrective action is not taken, no
Certificate of Conformity will be issued and the Ministry of Commerce, SASO
representatives, and the importer will be advised accordingly.
- When the shipment arrives at the Saudi Arabian port of entry, the Ministry of Commerce
and SASO technical staff will request the accompanying Certificate of Conformity. Each
Certificate of Conformity will be checked for authenticity and matching details. After
satisfactory checks, SASO will issue a letter of release.
SASO Country Program Offices in the Exporting country:
Intertek Testing Services
3741 Red Bluff Road
Pasadena, Texas 77503
Tel.: 713-475-9184
Fax: 713-475-2083
Regional Licensing Center, North/Central/South America:
70 Codman Hill Road
Boxborough, MA 01719
Toll Free: 1-800-441-7276
Tel.: 978-635-8651/978-635-8652/978- 635-8653
Fax: 978- 635-1620
LIST OF PRODUCTS REGULATED UNDER ICCP
GROUP I - Toys
| No. |
Item |
HS Code |
| I-01 |
Toys and Playground Equipment |
9501/9502/9503/9505/From 9506.99/9508/From 3407/8712.00 |
GROUP II - Electronics and Electrical Products
| No. |
Item |
HS Code |
| II-01 |
Air conditioning systems up to 60,000 BTU (5 tons) |
8415.10.20 / 8415.81.20 / 8415.82.20/ 8415.83.20 |
| II-02 |
Combined function audio and/or video
systems(non-professional) |
8518.30 / 8518.50 / 8520.30/ Combinations of II-03, II-04, II-41, II-43 |
| II-03 |
Non-professional stand-alone audio products(except radio
receivers) |
8518.21 / 8518.22 / 8518.29 / 8518.40 / 8519.21 / 8519.29 / 8519.31 /
8519.39 / 8519.92 / 8519.93 / 8519.99 / 8520.20 / 8520.90 |
| II-04 |
Video playing and recording systems(non-professional) |
8521.10 / 8521.90 / 8525.40 |
| II-05 |
Generator sets up to12 KW |
8502.11 / 8502.20 |
| II-06 |
Motors up to12 KW |
8501.10 / 8501.31 / 8501.32 / 8501.40 / 8501.51 / 8501.52 |
| II-07 |
Fax and telex machines |
8517.21 / 8517.22 |
| II-08 |
Household cooking appliances |
8516.60 / 8516.72 |
| II-09 |
Clothes washing machines up to 10 KG |
8450.11 / 8450.12 / 8450.19 |
| II-10 |
Clothes drying machines up to 10 KG |
8451.21 |
| II-11 |
Electric irons, ironers and clothes steamers and hand-held hair dryers |
8516.31 / 8516.32 / 8516.40 |
| II-12 |
Food processors (non-industrial) |
8509.40 / 8509.80 |
| II-13 |
Meat choppers and grinders (non-industrial) |
8509.40 |
| II-14 |
Lift and elevator systems |
8428.10 / 8431.31 |
| II-15 |
Household microwave ovens |
8516.50 |
| II-16 |
Electric ovens up to 10 KW |
8516.60 |
| II-17 |
Copy machines |
9009.11 / 9009.12 / 9009.30 / 9009.21 / 9009.22 |
| II-18 |
Computers (desktops and portables) and monitors |
8471.41 / 8471.49 / 8471.50 / 8471.60 / 8471.70 / 8471.80 / 8473.30 |
| II-19 |
Power transformers and distribution transformers up to 1,000 KVA |
8504.21 / 8504.22 / 8504.31 / 8504.32 / 8504.33 / 8504.34 |
| II-20 |
Household refrigerators and freezers up to 40 cubic feet |
8418.10 / 8418.21 / 8418.22 /8418.29 / 8418.30 / 8418.40 |
| II-21 |
Telephone sets and modems |
8517.19 / 8517.50 |
| II-22 |
Electric wires and cables up to 1,000V |
8544.51 / 8544.59 |
| II-23 |
Non-industrial vacuum cleaners, water suction appliances and shampooers |
8509.10 / 8509.80 |
| II-24 |
Household electric fires and heaters |
8516.21/8516.29 |
| II-25 |
Drinking water coolers and fountains |
8418.69.10 |
| II-26 |
Evaporative air coolers (desert coolers) up to 1.5 KW |
8415.10.10 / 8415.82.10 / 8415.82.90 / 8415.83.10 /
8415.83.90 |
| II-27 |
Domestic electric fans |
8414.51 / 8414.60 |
| II-28 |
Compressors for cooling units up to 60,000 BTU |
8414.30 |
| II-29 |
Tea and coffee brewing appliances and appliancesfor heating liquids |
8516.10 / 8516.71 |
| II-30 |
Incandescent, fluorescent and discharge luminaires, fixtures,
and lampholders |
8536.61/ 9405.10 / 9405.20 |
| II-31 |
Manually operated switches, circuit breakers and fuses up to
30A |
8536.10 / 8536.20 / 8536.50 |
| II-32 |
Incandescent, tubular fluorescent and discharge lamps |
8539.21 / 8539.22 / 8539.29 / 8539.31 / 8539.32 |
| II-33 |
Ballasts for discharge type lamps (including tubular fluorescent lamps) |
8504.10 |
| II-34 |
Starters for discharge type lamps (including tubular fluorescent lamps) |
8532.29 / 8536.50 |
| II-35 |
General use mains plugs, socket outlets and mains configuration adapters |
8536.69 |
| II-36 |
Luminaires for road and street lighting |
9405.40 |
| II-37 |
Batteries |
8506.10 / 8506.30 / 8506.40 / 8506.50/ 8506.60 / 8506.80 /
8507.10 / 8507.30 / 8507.40 |
| II-38 |
Immersed swimming pool luminaires |
9405.40 |
| II-39 |
Battery terminals and jump cables |
8536.90 / 8544.41 |
| II-40 |
Water pumps up to 12 KW |
8413.70 |
| II-41 |
T.V. sets (color and black/white) |
8528.12 / 8528.13 |
| II-42 |
General use mains voltage converters and power supplies |
8504.40 |
| II-43 |
Stand alone radio receivers |
8527.12 / 8527.13 / 8527.19 / 8527.21 / 8527.29 |
| II-44 |
Storage type water heaters up to 200 liters |
8516.10 |
| II-45 |
Watt hour meters |
9028.30 |
| II-46 |
Cordless telephone sets |
8517.11 / 8525.20 |
| II-47 |
Domestic pressure cookers, including non-electric |
7323.93 / 7323.99 / 7615.10 |
GROUP III - Automotive Products
| No. |
Item |
H.S. Code |
| III-01a |
Passenger automobiles, trucks buses and multi-purpose vehicles (new) |
8701 / 8702 / 8703 / 8704 / 8705 |
| III-01b |
Passenger automobiles, trucks, buses and multi-purpose vehicles (used) |
8701 / 8702 / 8703 / 8704 / 8705 |
| III-02 |
Automotive glass (windshield, side, and rear glass) |
7007.21 |
| III-03 |
Automotive brake fluid |
2710.00.94 / 3819 |
| III-04 |
New tires for passenger automobiles, trucks, buses and multi-purpose
vehicles |
4011.10 / 4011.20 / 4012.10 |
GROUP IV - Chemical Products
| No. |
Item |
H.S. Code |
| IV-01 |
Engine, transmission, hydraulic, turbine, and transformer
oils |
2710.00.52 / 2710.00.53 / 2710.00.54 / 2710.00.55 / 2710.00.95 /
2710.00.96 |
| IV-02 |
Paints |
All 3208 / All 3209 |
| IV-03 |
Perfumes and cosmetics |
3302.90 / All 3303 / All 3304 / All 3305 / All 3306 / 3307.10 / 3307.20 /
3307.30 / 3307.49.10 / 3307.90.10 / 3401.11 |
| IV-04 |
Domestic use pesticides and insecticides |
3808 |
GROUP V - Others
| No. |
Item |
H.S. Code |
| V-01 |
Aluminum and aluminum alloy products for architectural application |
7604 / 7606 / 7608 / 7609 / 7610 / 7616 |
| V-02 |
Steel and iron alloy pipes |
7304 / 7305 / 7306 / 7307 |
| V-03 |
Gold and silver jewelry (including gemstones) |
7113.11 / 7113.19 7113.20 / 7114.11 / 7114.19 / 7114.20 |
| V-04 |
Head dress for men -- cotton shimaghs |
6505.91.0 |
| V-05 |
Fire extinguishers up to 24 KG |
8424.10 |
| V-06 |
Cement |
2523.21 / 2523.29.10 / 2523.29.20 |
| V-07 |
Safety matches |
3605.00 |
| V-08 |
Low pressure regulators for domestic gas cylinders |
8481.80.30 |
| V-09 |
Facial tissue paper |
4803 / 4818.20 |
| V-10 |
Cigarettes only |
2402.20 |
Additional information is available through the Internet at http://www.iccp.com or http://www.saso.org.
DOMESTIC EXPORT INCENTIVES
Saudi Arabia has entered several commercial agreements for removing or reducing
barriers to exports, including:
- The unified GCC economic agreement
- Bilateral trade agreements with the following Arab countries:
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Republic of Tunisia
- Kingdom of Morocco
- Republic of Lebanon
- Republic of Syria
- Republic of Yemen
- People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- The agreement for the facilitation and development of trade exchanges between the Arab
countries, and participation in negotiations for the free trade of specified goods
produced in the Arab world.
The government has also participated in regional and international programs to finance
and insure exports, notably in the long-term trade finance programs of the Islamic
Development Bank, the program of the Arab system for insurance of exports licensed by the
Arab Investments Guarantee Corporation, and the portfolio of the Islamic Banks run by the
Islamic Development Bank. In addition, it provides the following incentives:
- Reducing port fees by 50 percent on all exports of the national industries.
- Exempting exported goods from storage fees for ten days after they enter the customs
area.
- Allowing Saudi Arabian Airlines to offer favorable prices for transporting agricultural
and industrial products.
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