8–14 days
Ocean transit
2–4 days
Air transit
$600–1,100
FCL 20ft (indicative)
SA
Customs regime
Transit times and costs are indicative, from major Indian gateways, and vary by carrier and season.
Import process
- 1.Confirm product eligibility, licences and HS classification
- 2.Agree the Incoterm and arrange freight booking
- 3.Prepare commercial invoice, packing list and transport document
- 4.File the import declaration through a licensed customs broker
- 5.Pay applicable duties and taxes
- 6.Inspection, release and delivery to the consignee
Export process
- 1.Register as an exporter and obtain required permits
- 2.Classify goods and verify destination import requirements
- 3.Pack, label and book the shipment
- 4.File the export declaration and obtain clearance
- 5.Ship the cargo and receive the B/L or AWB
- 6.Send original documents and claim export incentives
Required documents
- ✔ Commercial invoice
- ✔ Packing list
- ✔ Bill of lading / Airway bill
- ✔ Certificate of origin (where required)
- ✔ Import / export licence (regulated goods)
- ✔ Insurance certificate
- ✔ Product certificates (e.g. phytosanitary, conformity)
Ports
- ⚓ Jeddah Islamic Port
- ⚓ King Abdullah Port
- ⚓ Dammam
Airports
- ✈️ RUH
- ✈️ JED
- ✈️ DMM
Common products
- • Rice
- • Textiles
- • Machinery
- • Food products
- • Building materials
Customs authority
ZATCA (Saudi Customs); SABER conformity certificate required for many products
Industry trends
Vision 2030 projects drive demand for construction materials and project cargo.
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