DHL Notice on Saudi Arabia's Tax and Duty-

DHL Notice on Saudi Arabia's Tax and Duty

Time：2025-07-21| Author：Jieyue Logistics Group

DHL Notice on Saudi Arabia's Tax and Duty In accordance with Saudi Arabia's latest customs policy, a tax of 17.25 SAR will now be imposed on imported documents, while other taxes and duties remain unchanged. Please refer to the following tax rates and customs clearance document requirements: General Tax Rate Saudi Arabia levies a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on most imported goods and services. Taxable Base This VAT is usually calculated based on the sum of the goods' value plus customs duties. However, for documents with low intrinsic value that may be exempt from customs duties, the taxable base for the tax may mainly be their declared value. Tax Exemption Threshold Information indicates that Saudi Arabia's threshold for customs duties and taxes may be as low as 266 US dollars. Since commercial documents usually have a low declared value, the 17.25 SAR tax you encounter is likely because the document value exceeds this threshold, thus requiring VAT payment. Key Points for Customs Clearance and Documents SABER Certification Please note that Saudi Arabia will implement a new regulation starting January 1, 2025, requiring most goods to apply for a Product Conformity Certificate (PCoC) and a Shipment Conformity Certificate (SCoC) through the SABER system before arrival. The good news is that this mandatory certification generally does not apply to commercial documents. You can understand this as the SABER certification mainly targeting tangible goods intended for sale, consumption, or production. Required Documents Although exempt from SABER certification, to ensure smooth customs clearance of documents, you still need to prepare and ensure the accuracy of basic documents such as commercial invoices. A clear description of the documents and accurate declaration of value on the invoice are crucial.

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