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What are the prohibited products?
There is a list of prohibited goods, including:
Dangerous materials: such as explosives, unlicensed weapons, and harmful chemicals.
Drugs: All types of illegal narcotics.
Counterfeit products: Fake goods that violate intellectual property rights.
Immoral goods: such as pornographic materials or any inappropriate content.
What are the conditions or restrictions on exempt goods?
An industrial facility may not dispose of exempt goods for purposes other than those for which they were exempted, and the General Administration of Customs reserves the right to conduct subsequent inspections to verify this.
What are the goods exempt from customs duties?
According to the Saudi Customs Law, certain goods are exempt from customs duties, such as:
Returned goods of national origin that have been previously exported.
Foreign goods returned to the country, proven to have been previously re-exported, if returned within one year of their re-export date.
Certain materials are also exempt with an exemption certificate, such as machinery, equipment, spare parts, primary raw materials, semi-finished materials, and packaging materials directly required for industrial production throughout the facility's operation.
What documents are required to complete customs clearance procedures for a shipment?
Commercial invoice.
Packaging statement.
Certificate of origin.
Bill of lading.
Specification certificate for some shipments.
What shipping options are available?
Goods can be shipped by air, sea, or land freight, depending on the size of the goods, the required delivery time, and the cost or budget allowed for the shipment. You can choose one or multiple shipping methods.
Depending on the size of the goods, you can choose from FCL (full container load), LCL (less than container load), FTL (full truck load), or LTL (less than truck load). If the volume of your goods is not sufficient to fill a full container, you can opt for LCL/LTL.
How do I calculate shipping costs?
Shipping costs depend on several variables, such as the type of goods, shipping method, weight and dimensions of the shipment, shipping distance, and value of the goods.
The cost also varies depending on whether you choose LTL/LCL/FTL/FCL.
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