Importation and Exportation
General Requirements of Import :
- The importer shall have a commercial registration in which the type of importer's
activity matches the imported goods type.
- Original invoice attested by the agency responsible for trade in the exporting country.
- Certificate from the exporting country stating that the consignment is in conformity
with the approved Saudi or international specifications.
- Original certificate of origin legalized by the Chamber of Commerce in the exporting
country.
- Irremovable label showing the country of origin affixed on the commodity.
- Foodstuff validity period together with ingredients should be labeled in Arabic
in accordance with the Saudi or GCC specifications.
- Register medical preparations at the Ministry of Health (especially medicaments
and herbs).
Actions Taken by Customs:
- Submit a sample to the Quality Control Laboratory at the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry according to goods type.
- Publications whether readable, audible or visual should be presented to the Ministry
of Information and Culture's representative to verify their compliance with the
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) regulation.
- Animals and plants should be submitted
to the Ministry of Agriculture's quarantine facilities at the port to decide whether
to be released or not.