Looking for import from italy? Here is the practical picture for Saudi Arabia — real costs, timelines and requirements — and Modjo handles the whole process for you.
The rules of the lane: 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.
On the Italy lane specifically: sea freight to Saudi ports takes 12–18 days and air 2–4 days; typical cargo includes furniture, marble and finishing materials, food products, fashion and machinery. Main routings: Genoa or La Spezia to Jeddah. Italian furniture, stone and finishing materials feed Saudi construction and hospitality projects. Project cargo benefits from consolidated LCL schedules; food lines require SFDA registration before sailing.
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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.