🛃 Saudi Customs Services Guide

ZATCA - Customs oversees customs duties collection and regulates import and export activities.

📦 Import Services

Import Steps

  1. Obtain commercial registration
  2. Register on Fasah platform
  3. Submit customs declaration
  4. Pay customs duties and VAT
  5. Customs inspection (if required)
  6. Receive release permit

Customs Duties

  • General rate: 5%
  • Some goods: Exempt or special rates
  • VAT: 15%
  • Additional excise tax (tobacco, soft drinks)

📤 Export Services

Export Steps

  1. Obtain required export licenses
  2. Submit export declaration
  3. Customs inspection (if required)
  4. Receive export approval
  5. Ship goods

💻 Fasah Platform

Fasah Services

  • Electronic customs clearance
  • Online payment of fees
  • Track shipments
  • Submit documents electronically
  • Receive approvals

👤 Personal Imports

Personal Exemptions

  • Personal belongings: Exempt
  • Gifts: Up to SAR 3,000
  • Cigarettes: 200 cigarettes
  • Perfumes: Reasonable quantity for personal use

🚫 Prohibited Items

Prohibited from Import

  • Drugs and psychotropic substances
  • Weapons and ammunition (without license)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Indecent materials
  • Pork and derivatives

📞 Contact & Support

Saudi Customs

Website:

zatca.gov.sa

Phone:

19993