🇸🇦 SAUDI ARABIA • CUSTOMS & TARIFFS
Saudi Customs & HS Integrated Tariff System (ZATCA)
Saudi Arabia applies the Harmonized System (HS 2022/2027) with up to 12-digit integrated tariff codes administered by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). All imports are evaluated based on CIF valuation and SABER certification standards.
| Regulatory Authority | Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) / هيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك |
|---|---|
| HS Tariff Standard | HS 2022/2027 Nomenclature (6-digit international, 8-digit GCC, 12-digit Saudi national) |
| Standard Duty Rate | 5.0% ad valorem based on CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) valuation |
| Import VAT | 15.0% Value Added Tax applied on CIF value plus customs duty |
| Product Conformity | SABER electronic platform certificate required prior to port clearance |
Official Duty Rate Schedules by Commodity Group
5%
Standard Industrial & Commercial Goods
General manufactured items, raw materials, machinery, and non-protected industrial components.
0%
Exempt Essential Commodities
Essential food items (wheat, barley, meat), pharmaceuticals, and qualifying GCC-origin products with valid certificate.
6%–25%
Protected Domestic Products
Certain chemical compounds, plastics, ceramics, and building materials subject to national industry protection duties.
100%
Excise & Special Commodities (Tobacco & Energy Products)
100% customs tariff plus 100% selective excise tax on tobacco products, energy drinks, and electronic cigarettes.
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