cheapest way to ship furniture out of state: below are the numbers that actually matter in Saudi practice — rates, transit times, paperwork — with Modjo ready to run it end to end.
The rules of the lane: 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.
For furniture specifically: duty is commonly 5–15% depending on the HS line; certification — SABER conformity certification for most furniture lines; flammability and material test reports are the usual bottleneck. Mixed containers (wood, metal, upholstered items) span several HS codes with different duty rates; classifying the whole load under one code triggers reassessment at the port.
This is what cheapest way to ship furniture out of state looks like when it is run properly.
Leave your number — a specialist replies within 30 minutes during Saudi working hours.
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.