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Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia: Door-to-Door, Customs Included

Air 6–10 days · Sea 20–30 days · Duty 5–15% by category · VAT 15%

Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia: 6–10 days by air, 20–30 days by sea. Import duty is 5–15% by category, VAT 15%. SourceToGulf quotes one door-to-door landed price including product, inspection, shipping, customs and VAT.

Worker checking documents inside a container — Container stuffing is checked against the packing list before seal.

Saudi is the biggest Gulf market — and the strictest. Many product categories need SABER certification before customs clearance. We tell you upfront whether your product needs SABER, arrange the certificates with the supplier, and include the cost in your landed quote. No surprises at the border.

Saudi Arabia import facts (August 2026)

Import duty	5–15% by category (CIF value)
VAT	15%
Air freight time	6–10 days
Sea freight time	20–30 days
Main ports	Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam)
Main airports	RUH, JED, DMM

SABER certification, handled

We check your product's HS code against SABER requirements before you order — not after.
Certificates are arranged with the supplier in China; cost and time included in your quote.

Common questions

How much does shipping from China to Saudi Arabia cost?

Air freight typically runs $4–7/kg for small parcels (cheaper per kg as weight rises), sea freight from $80–150/CBM. But per-kg rates don't include duty (5–15% by category) and VAT (15%) — our landed quotes do. Send us your carton's weight and dimensions for an exact number.

Can you deliver to my home/shop address?

Yes — all our quotes are door-to-door. Customs clearance and final delivery are included.

How do I pay?

Bank transfer, Wise, or USDT. For first orders: 30% deposit to start sourcing, 70% after you approve the inspection report.

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Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia: Door-to-Door, Customs Included

Saudi Arabia import facts (August 2026)

SABER certification, handled

Common questions

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