Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Saudi Arabia.

Overview of shipping goods to Saudi Arabia.

When shipping goods to Saudi Arabia, the recipient is required to pay import duties and taxes, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. No additional taxes or fees are charged on imported goods.
 

Tax rates in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia imposes variable tariffs ranging from 0% to 50%, with an average rate of 4.58%.
Certain types of goods can be imported into Saudi Arabia without paying customs duties (for example, books, laptop computers, and other electronic products).
 

Sales tax in Saudi Arabia

There is no sales tax levied on shipments to Saudi Arabia.
 

Minimum taxes and duties in Saudi Arabia.

There is no minimum customs duty in Saudi Arabia; therefore, shipments to Saudi Arabia are subject to customs duties regardless of the value of the goods.
 

Other taxes and customs fees of Saudi Arabia.

There will be no additional duties or taxes levied on shipments to Saudi Arabia.

Location and contact information for the Customs Department of Saudi Arabia.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on goods entering Saudi Arabia can be found on the Saudi Arabian Customs website:  https://www.customs.gov.sa/en

How to send goods to Saudi Arabia

For shipments to Saudi Arabia, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.