import consultants near me: below are the numbers that actually matter in Saudi practice — rates, transit times, paperwork — with Modjo ready to run it end to end.
Start from the framework: Commercial importing into Saudi Arabia needs four things: a CR with import activity, a FASAH importer number, the right certificates (SABER for most goods, SFDA for food/cosmetics/medical), and a cleared declaration — duty mostly 5% plus 15% VAT. First-time setup takes days; each shipment clears in 1–3 working days.
Coverage note: Riyadh Dry Port receives containers by rail from Dammam under customs seal, so clearance happens in the capital instead of the seaport. King Khalid International Airport is the Kingdom's central air-cargo hub. Routing via the dry port saves inland trucking cost for Riyadh-bound cargo, but rail slots are limited: booking the rail leg with the ocean freight, not after arrival, keeps the chain seamless.
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A CR with import activity, FASAH importer number, product certificates, and a customs declaration — or an importer of record if you lack a Saudi entity.
Commercial import requires a registered establishment; personal shipments follow separate simplified rules.