FAQ

What documents are required to complete customs clearance and how are the fees calculated?

Essential documents: include the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and certificate of origin.
Duty Calculation: Customs duties are calculated based on the total value of the goods (CIF) and their type, according to the applicable customs tariff in the Kingdom.

What goods are exempt from customs duties?

Several categories of goods are exempt from customs duties according to specific regulations, most notably:

Returned goods: Goods of national origin that are returned, or foreign goods that are returned within one year of the date of their export.
Industrial exemptions: These include machinery, equipment, spare parts, and raw materials or packaging directly required for industrial production.

What are the customs restrictions and requirements for clearing restricted or specialized goods when imported into the Kingdom?

Customs restrictions in the Kingdom depend on the type and nature of the shipment, as restricted goods require prior approvals and certificates of conformity from the competent authorities before their arrival at customs ports.

What are the basic requirements for exporting goods from the Kingdom, and how can I recover customs duties upon re-export?

Export requirements: A commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of origin must be provided, in addition to any other requirements depending on the product.

Re-export: This is the removal of foreign goods that were previously imported and entered the country due to non-compliance with specifications or the merchant’s desire to sell them in a foreign market.

Refund fees: Submit a request to customs after verifying the requirements.

What goods are subject to selective tax upon import and how is it calculated?

Sweetened and carbonated drinks and energy drinks.

It is calculated as a percentage (50% or 100%) based on the retail price to the end consumer.