LIST OF REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING TO DO IMPORT AND EXPORT IN SAUDI ARABIA
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MUST HAVE DOCUMENNTS FOR SHIPPING Documentation is key to a smooth import or export experience. While petroleum and petrochemical products account for a majority of Saudi Arabia’s exports, the country’s largest share of imports is made up of machinery and electrical equipment. So, what are the documents required to import/export in Saudi Arabia? The documents required when importing cargo to Saudi Arabia or exporting cargo from the country depends on the trade agreements between the two countries and the nature of goods being imported. Some of the common documents required include:
Documents needed to import to Saudi Arabia
Commercial Invoice and packing list as issued
Customs Entry document – this must be specified by
by the seller – this is used to assess the true
the country from which the goods are being
value of the goods when calculating custom
exported. It can be prepared by the exporter or a
duties
customer’s broker.
Packing list – the packing list for import/export
Customs and clearance declarations
must be more detailed than a domestic
Copy of the Import/ Export License – this must be
packing list. It must include information about
obtained from the government.
the seller, buyer and shipper along with invoice
Insurance Certificate issued by a government-
numbers, date of shipment, quantities, product
authorized insurance service provider
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description, mode of transport, type of
Letter of Credit or Purchase order between the
packaging, dimensions and total net and gross
importer and overseas supplier
weight. Note that this cannot be considered a
Certificate of Origin issued by a competent authority.
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substitute for the commercial invoice.
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Documents needed to export products from
Proper documentation is key to avoiding
Saudi Arabia
customs delays.
Performa Invoice – this is an invoice created by the exporter. It must mention the name of the buyer,
As an importer or an exporter, you must ensure that
the value of goods being transported and other
the information in the documentation is true,
key specifications.
complete and consistent across all documents. The
Material Safety Data Sheet – This document
above list is subject to change from time to time. Thus,
mentions information on the potential health,
when you choose a logistics partner, ensure that they
reactivity, environmental or fire hazards, how to
are abreast of the latest documentation requirements
store and use the product and emergency
and can help you get all the required documents. If
procedures for accidents.
you still need more clarity on how to choose the best
Customs Broker online Authorization for customs
logistic company in Saudi Arabia to handle your
clearance.
shipments, please do read this blog you will get more clarity on selecting and working with best logistic
Besides depending on the country’s trade
companies in Saudi Arabia.
agreements, importers may also require additional documentation such as:
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Customs bond Legal Undertaking Certificates of Inspection by an internationally recognized agency ATA CARNET/Temporary shipment certificate Certificate of Analysis to confirm the product being imported Certificate of Free Sale Weight Certificate Consular Invoice
Product-specific documentation includes Ingredients certificate Health certificate Radiation certificate Dangerous goods certificate Halal certificate Product specification certificate
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Ministry of Agriculture Certificate, etc.,
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