A report by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) revealed that individuals are permitted to import goods of a personal nature in small quantities but not commercial quantities.

It was noted by ZATCA that the quantity that an individual may import will be determined by the port's customs inspector.

People are advised to check the following link for information about the procedures and details of customs fees that will be imposed on imported goods: https://zatca.gov.sa/en/RulesRegulations/Taxes/Pages/Integrated-Tarrifs.aspx.

ZATCA clarified whether a commercial registry is required to import goods from abroad in response to a question from a person.

Several categories of regulations govern the importation of goods and personal items, including:

To complete the customs process, the owner of the shipment must present his identity card, passport, or residency permit (iqama).

It is the responsibility of the owner of the imported shipment to translate the invoices and documents into Arabic.

Goods that are prohibited internationally or locally, or that are subject to international agreements and treaties in force, may not be imported.

Further, counterfeit and fraudulent goods, as well as those that violate approved specifications or intellectual property rights, are prohibited.

The ZATCA noted that the original invoice, the original certificate of origin (CO), as well as the delivery authorization and bill of lading, must be attached to the customs declaration.