Customs & certification
Customs clearance & certification in Saudi Arabia
Cargo held at a Saudi port for a missing certificate costs demurrage every day. We prepare the paperwork before the vessel sails, so clearance is a formality rather than a problem.
Cleared before it lands
SABER / SALEEMProduct (PCoC) and shipment (SCoC) certificates
SASOTechnical regulations for electrical, toys, building materials and more
SFDAFood, cosmetics, medical devices and pharma
Ministry approvalsMoC, MoI, MEWA, MoH, CST and other permits
Halal & healthOrigin, halal, phytosanitary and fumigation documents
FASAH & ZATCADeclaration, HS classification, duty and VAT
Clearance points
- King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam
- Jeddah Islamic Port
- King Abdullah Port
- Jubail Commercial Port
- Riyadh Dry Port
- RUH · JED · DMM airports
- Land borders: Batha, Salwa, Hadithah, Jadidat Arar
Not sure which certificate your product needs? Send us the HS code or product name and we confirm the requirements free of charge.
FAQ
Questions about this service
Do you clear shipments you didn't ship?
Yes. We clear cargo shipped by any forwarder, at any Saudi port, airport or land border.
What is SABER?
SABER is the Saudi online platform for product and shipment conformity certificates. Most regulated goods need both before clearance.
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Land transportPort to warehouse in every Saudi city, plus trucking to the GCC and Iraq.
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Door to doorOne price from the supplier's door to yours: freight, clearance and delivery included.
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Have a product in mind? Send the specification today.
We reply with supplier options and a complete door-to-door cost, usually within 2 working days.