Importing into Saudi Arabia requires adhering to a set of requirements to ensure the legal entry of products into the Kingdom’s markets by ensuring that products comply with applicable specifications.
Steps and Process of Import Procedures into Saudi Arabia
There are a set of steps that must be followed when importing into Saudi Arabia, including:
- Obtaining an active commercial registration that matches the type of imported goods through the Saudi Ministry of Commerce.
Registering on the electronic Fasah platform, the import and export gateway in the Kingdom. - Ensuring that imported products and goods comply with applicable Saudi technical standards and specifications.
Submitting an application for initial clearance through the Fasah platform to ensure that imported products comply with Saudi regulations before shipping and customs clearance. - Selecting an approved shipping company and submitting the necessary documents to clear goods, such as the purchase invoice, bill of lading, etc.
- Submitting the customs declaration electronically through the Fasah platform.
- Paying customs duties through the electronic Fasah platform.
- Inspecting goods and shipments at customs ports to ensure they comply with Saudi specifications.
- Receiving goods and completing customs clearance procedures for shipments at Saudi Customs.