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Egypt → Saudi Arabia
Shipping from Egypt to Saudi Arabia
Exporting from Egypt to Saudi Arabia: 0% duty under the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) with an Arab certificate of origin, plus SABER.
Trade agreement
Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) — 0% duty on qualifying goods
Import VAT / sales tax
15% VAT
Typical ocean transit
about 3–7 days
Typical air transit
about 1–2 days
Documents on both sides
Exporter in Egypt
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- GAFTA / Arab certificate of origin
- Egyptian export declaration
- Bill of lading or air waybill
Importer in Saudi Arabia
- SABER product and shipment certificates
- Saudi import declaration (FASAH)
- SFDA approval for food and cosmetics
Watch out for
- Goods must be at least 40% Arab value-added to qualify.
- Arabic labelling and shelf-life rules apply to food.
Transit times are typical ranges. General guidance only — confirm rates and requirements with a customs broker.
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VAT is calculated on goods value + duty; freight and insurance are excluded here. Confirm the final classification with a customs broker.