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China → Saudi Arabia
Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia
Importing from China into Saudi Arabia: SABER product and shipment certificates, the GCC common tariff and 15% VAT.
Trade agreement
No agreement — GCC common external tariff (commonly 5%)
Import VAT / sales tax
15% VAT on customs value + duty
Typical ocean transit
about 18–30 days
Typical air transit
about 3–6 days
Documents on both sides
Exporter in China
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or air waybill
Importer in Saudi Arabia
- SABER product certificate of conformity
- SABER shipment certificate
- Saudi import declaration (FASAH)
- SFDA approval for food, cosmetics and medical goods
Watch out for
- Each product line can need its own SABER certificate.
- Arabic labelling is required for many consumer goods.
- Some electrical goods also need energy-efficiency registration.
Transit times are typical ranges. General guidance only — confirm rates and requirements with a customs broker.
Check the exact duty for your product
Describe what you ship and get the official HS code, duty and VAT for Saudi Arabia.
Live official tariff
HS code & duty calculator
Continue in trade journey Carries the route, product, HS code and value into the journey.
VAT is calculated on goods value + duty; freight and insurance are excluded here. Confirm the final classification with a customs broker.