gem and jewellery export promotion council: below are the numbers that actually matter in Saudi practice — rates, transit times, paperwork — with Modjo ready to run it end to end.
Before comparing offers: Exporting from Saudi Arabia mirrors importing with friendlier economics: FASAH export declaration, Saudi certificate of origin from the Chamber, zero-rated VAT (0% on the sale, input VAT recoverable), and no export duty on normal goods. Saudi EXIM Bank offers export finance and credit insurance.
For watches and jewelry specifically: duty is typically 5%; certification — hallmarking rules for precious metals; branded goods need trademark authorisation; high-value shipments use secured logistics. Valuation is the battleground of this category: customs compares declared values against reference prices, and under-declared luxury goods trigger reassessment with penalties rather than a polite query.
For gem and jewellery export promotion council, the difference between a smooth shipment and an expensive one is preparation before arrival.
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No duty on normal commercial exports; a limited list of subsidised and strategic goods is restricted.
Exports are zero-rated — 0% VAT with full input-VAT recovery, documented by the export declaration.