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Ground rules: Landed cost into Saudi Arabia = goods + freight + insurance (CIF) + duty (mostly 5%, 0–25% by HS code) + 15% VAT on CIF + duty + port and delivery charges. Indicative freight 2026: 20ft from China $1,300–2,600, air $2–6/kg, LCL $25–60/CBM, brokerage SAR 500–1,500.
On the India lane specifically: sea freight to Saudi ports takes 7–14 days and air 2–4 days; typical cargo includes rice and food commodities, pharmaceuticals, textiles, machinery and auto parts. Main routings: Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Mundra or Chennai to Jeddah and Dammam. India is a high-volume corridor with short sea transit to both Saudi coasts. Food commodities need SFDA registration, and pharmaceuticals follow a separate SFDA licensing track that must start well before shipping.
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CIF value + duty (mostly 5%) + 15% VAT on CIF plus duty + port and delivery charges.
Surcharges and destination fees — demand all-in quotes and prepare clearance before arrival.