Looking for furniture shipping rates? Here is the practical picture for Saudi Arabia — real costs, timelines and requirements — and Modjo handles the whole process for you.
Start from the framework: 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.
Applied to furniture shipping rates, these numbers turn into a quote within 30 minutes.
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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.