Jeddah Islamic Port is Saudi Arabia's largest seaport and processes over 60% of the Kingdom's imports. Understanding the clearance process helps avoid costly demurrage and delays.
Commercial invoice (Arabic or bilingual), packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, Certificate of Origin, SABER certificate for regulated goods, and import permit if required for your product category.
Standard customs duty is 5% of CIF value for most goods. GCC-manufactured goods enter duty-free. Some categories (tobacco, alcohol, restricted goods) have higher duties or are prohibited.
1. Submit e-declaration on the Nakheel system. 2. Pay customs duties and VAT (15%). 3. Saudi Customs may select for inspection (Green, Yellow, or Red channel). 4. Release cargo for last-mile delivery to Jeddah address.
Wrong HS code, missing SABER certificate, value understatement, incorrect or missing Certificate of Origin, and prohibited items in the same container.
Cargo Service Dubai works with a licensed Saudi customs broker at Jeddah Islamic Port. We pre-clear your cargo, track the release status in real time, and arrange delivery within Jeddah within 24 hours of customs release.
Our team at Cargo Service Dubai handles all the paperwork and coordination for you. Call +971 56 178 1810 or WhatsApp us anytime.