Saudi Arabian customs exercises strict supervision. Customs clearance for textile and luggage products faces certain thresholds, but smooth customs clearance can be effectively achieved by choosing professional dual-clearance tax-inclusive shipping channels and completing compliance preparations. Overall, customs clearance for such products is moderately difficult, with core challenges focusing on certification, documentation and compliance details.
Saudi Arabia enforces mandatory SABER certification for imported textiles and luggage. It is necessary to obtain the PC Product Certificate and SC Shipment Certificate in advance. Since 2025, SC applications must be completed prior to cargo arrival at the port; missing certificates will directly lead to cargo detention, return or even destruction. Textiles must comply with SASO technical regulations for textiles, while luggage products are subject to strict testing for hazardous substances such as hexavalent chromium, azo dyes and formaldehyde. Excessive chemical indicators serve as a primary cause of cargo return.
Documentation and labeling requirements are extremely stringent. The information on commercial invoices, bills of lading and packing lists must be fully consistent, and the certificate of origin must be marked with "Made in China" (the abbreviation PRC is prohibited). Textiles must be attached with durable woven care labels indicating composition and origin; luggage must have composition and origin labels. Missing or incorrect labels easily result in port detention. Meanwhile, counterfeit goods, camouflage patterns and religiously sensitive elements are strictly prohibited, and violating goods will be directly confiscated.
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