DOCUMENT GUIDE

Country Document Guide

Select a destination country to see the trade documents required for import clearance, with practical notes.

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Saudi Arabia

Required

1
Commercial Invoice
The core document stating the transaction value and terms. Customs at destination uses it to assess duties.
2
Packing List
States quantity, weight and volume per package, enabling fast inspection and customs clearance.
3
Shipper's Letter of Instruction
Your instructions to the carrier for the shipment. It is the basis for drafting the Bill of Lading.
4
SABER Certificate of Conformity
A product and shipment conformity certificate issued through Saudi Arabia's SABER platform by an approved certification body. It must be arranged BEFORE shipment — upload the issued certificate.
Issue through the SABER platform BEFORE shipment — certification takes time, so arrange it early.
5
Certificate of Origin
Certifies where the goods were produced. Required to claim preferential (FTA) duty rates.
COO generally required for Saudi import clearance.

Optional

6
Dangerous Goods Declaration
Required only for dangerous goods, prepared under the IMDG Code.
Only if the cargo is classified as dangerous goods (IMDG).