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The rules of the lane: Foreign companies without a Saudi entity import through an importer of record (IOR) — a licensed local entity importing in its own name for a service fee.
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.
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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.