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The rules of the lane: The standard duty is 5% of CIF value (range 0–25% by HS code), plus 15% VAT on CIF + duty. With documents and SABER certificates ready before arrival, release takes 1–3 working days at Jeddah, Dammam or Riyadh Dry Port. Customs clearance in Saudi Arabia runs through the FASAH platform under ZATCA (the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority).
The clearance file: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and conformity certificates. Most delays come from mismatched documents or certificates issued after arrival — both preventable before the vessel sails.
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1–3 working days with complete documents and valid SABER certificates; airport clearance can finish within hours.
Mostly 5% of CIF value (0–25% by HS code) plus 15% VAT on CIF + duty; GCC-origin goods enter duty-free.