Shipping to Saudi Arabia from the United States

shipping to Saudi Arabia from the US

Saudi Arabia import tax & custom fees

currency
Currency: Saudi riyal (SAR)
tax threshold
Tax Threshold: 266 USD
tax vat gst
Tax (VAT/GST): 15%
duties calculation method
Calculation method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

The taxation for a particular country depends on the local GST/VAT, as well as the item category and its declared value. The tax & duty threshold is the amount at which a person begins paying taxes based on the declared value of an item.

Saudi Arabia calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs.

duties calculation method
Import duty product categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

  • Mobiles0%
  • Tablets0%
  • Computers0%
  • Cameras0%
  • Accessories5.5%
  • Accessories (Battery)obiles5.5%
  • Health & Beauty5%
  • Fashion5%
  • Watches5%
  • Jewelry0%
  • Pets Accessories0%
  • Dry Food & Supplements0%
  • Home Appliances5%
  • Home decor5%
  • Toys5%
  • Sports5%
  • Luggage5%
  • Audio video0%
  • Documents0%
  • Gaming0%
  • Books & Collectibles0%

We are constantly trying to keep this information accurate, but it may change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to Saudi Arabia

Shipping internationally is a complex process that requires a lot of paperwork. It is a process that takes a lot of time and can be confusing. Forward.me automatically creates the necessary paperwork for your shipment based on the information you provide. This makes the process quick and easy for you.
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Tax Documents & Shipping Labels
  • Battery Statement

How Forward.me Works

Create a Forward.me account to get your U.S. shipping address.

Shop online in the United States and have your purchases shipped to your U.S. address.

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Saudi Arabia Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

shipping to alcohol from the US
AlcoholProhibited
Animals
AnimalsProhibited
Chemicals
ChemicalsProhibited
shipping to currency from the US
CurrencyProhibited
shipping to drugs from the US
DrugsProhibited
Explosives
ExplosivesProhibited
shipping firearms from the US
FirearmsProhibited
Fresh Food
Fresh FoodProhibited
Plants
PlantsProhibited
Seeds
SeedsProhibited
Tobacco
TobaccoProhibited

Confused on Saudi Arabia customs and regulations? Before shipping to Saudi Arabia (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Saudi Arabia and other countries at ForwardMe.

Cities in Saudi Arabia. ForwardMe will ship American products to your door in any Saudi Arabia city, including:

Shipping to Riyadh
Shipping to Jeddah
Shipping to Mecca
Shipping to Medina
Shipping to Ad Dammām
Shipping to Al Hufūf
Shipping to Buraydah
Shipping to Al Ḩillah
Shipping to Aţ Ţā’if
Shipping to Tabūk
Shipping to Khamīs Mushayţ
Shipping to Ḩā’il
Shipping to Al Qaţīf
Shipping to Al Mubarraz
Shipping to Al Kharj
Shipping to Najrān
Shipping to Yanbu‘
Shipping to Ḩafr al Bāţin
Shipping to Al Jubayl
Shipping to Abhā
Shipping to Al Khubar
Shipping to ‘Ar‘ar
Shipping to ‘Unayzah
Shipping to Al Ḩawīyah
Shipping to Dhahran
Shipping to Sakākā
Shipping to Jāzān
Shipping to Al Bāḩah
Shipping to Qal‘at Bīshah
Shipping to Rafḩā
Shipping to Ţubarjal
Shipping to Al Majma‘ah
Shipping to Ad Dir‘īyah
Shipping to Al Wajh
Shipping to Ad Dilam
Shipping to Laylá
Shipping to As Sulayyil
Shipping to Dawmat al Jandal
Shipping to Ḑurumā
Shipping to Al Qurayyāt
Shipping to Al Quway‘īyah
Shipping to Na‘jān
Shipping to Al Qunfudhah

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