Import documents required in Saudi Arabia

Documentation in Saudi Arabia for import of goods

 

Import documentation process in Saudi Arabia, in detail. What is the certification process to import to Saudi Arabia? What are the documentation procedures as an importer in Saudi Arabia?  Types of documents required in Saudi Arabia to import goods?

 

Information provided here describes about documents required by each import in Saudi Arabia which need to be submitted with customs officials for the clearance process.

 

Meat products should specify that slaughtering procedures comply with Saudi regulations. Meats and poultry require a "Halal" certificate stating that the meat was slaughtered in accordance with Islamic law, and it must be legalized by a recognized Islamic Center.

The exporter is responsible for authenticating the certificate of origin, the commercial invoice, and any special documents. The required shipping documents must be certified in the following order:

        I.            Notarized by a Notary Public and certified by a local Exporting country Chamber of Commerce.

      II.            Certified by the Exporting country-Saudi Arabian Business Council.

    III.            Legalized by the Saudi Embassy or any Saudi Consulate in the Exporting country.

 

 

The documentation procedure to import goods to a country is almost same in all countries worldwide.  Certificates and license required for importation of goods and services is uniformed by all WTO countries in almost all areas.  Detailed information on documentation for import to a country is explained in detail as separate post in this website.  Click below to read the same.

 

Import documents required

 

This post explains about various documents that every importer to be submitted with the Saudi Arabia Customs Authority in order to obtain clearance of the consignment.

 

 

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