China is one of Saudi Arabia's largest exporters, so what should we pay attention to when exporting to Saudi Arabia? Let's have a look!
1. For the goods whose destination port is Dammam or transiting through Dammam, the correct and complete consignee information must be displayed on the bill of lading and manifest, and the authenticity and validity of the consignee company must be guaranteed, including: a) consignee name b) consignee address c) postal box d) telephone number e) fax, otherwise, the goods may be transported back to the loading port.
2. Goods transshipped via Dammam to Riyadh, the destination port, must be reinforced with pallets. If the pallet is not used for reinforcement, the customs will impose a fine of 1000.00 rials (US$ 267.00) /20' and 1500.00 rials (US$ 400.00) /40'.
3. It is required that the origin of the goods must be indicated on the shipping mark, and the customs in Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh will forcibly return the goods without indicating the origin to the port of shipment.
4. Goods packaging data should be truly declared.
5. For the goods prepaid by sea freight, if other fees are charged locally in Saudi Arabia, these fees must be listed in the bill of lading. Goods collected by sea are not included in these provisions.
6. The total weight of 20-foot containers to Riyadh shall not exceed 24 tons. Once overweight is found, the local railway department will force the goods to be revised to 40? The counter will charge 500 dollars.
Please refer to, the above provisions are basically applicable to any shipping company!
7. Please make sure that all items in this shipment are labeled correctly according to the standard requirements of Saudi Customs. The country of origin must be carved or embossed on the goods, otherwise the goods will be detained at the customs and sent to the port of origin. "
8. Do the certification of 150 yuan for the promotion of international trade, and you will get it the next day.
If you do embassy certification, the time is about half a month, and the cost is generally around 1000, and there are also thousands.
9. A copy of CO and invoice CCPIT is generally required. Please confirm with the guests, some of them need to be countersigned by the Saudi embassy.
CCPIT is the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, that is, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
Additional information additional explanation
1-Any chemical/medical/telecommunication vessel will be sent to RUH before it is approved, and the place of origin of the vessel will fully bear the applicable fines and return fees.
If any chemicals, medicines and communication equipment sent to Liard are not approved in advance, the sender will bear all the fines and expenses required for returning them.
2-Please note that for high-value goods sent to Saudi Arabia (the value is greater than or equal to13,000 USD), the following documents should be attached to the goods for customs clearance:
Please note that high-value goods sent to Saudi Arabia (with a value equal to or higher than USD 65,438+03,000) need to be accompanied by the following documents required for customs clearance:
1), certified original invoice.
Certified original invoice
2. Attend the certificate of origin. (applicable to1over USD 3000) certificate of origin (1over USD 3000).
In addition, the consignee shall provide the liquidation entity with a copy of the business registration and the power of attorney. Failure to provide the above information will lead to significant customs clearance delay and may lead to fines, which will be automatically refunded to the place of origin.
In addition, the recipient should also provide a copy of the business registration form and power of attorney. Failure to provide the above documents will delay the customs clearance time and impose a fine, and the sender will bear the corresponding fine.
Saudi SASO certification
SASO is the abbreviation of Saudi Arabian Standards Organization, namely Saudi Arabian Standards Organization. SASO is responsible for formulating national standards for all daily necessities and products, and the standards also involve measurement systems, labels, etc. In fact, many SASO standards are based on the safety standards of international organizations such as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Like many other countries, Saudi Arabia has added some unique items to the standard according to its own civil and industrial voltage, geographical and climatic environment, ethnic and religious habits, etc. In order to protect consumers, SASO standard is applicable not only to products imported from abroad, but also to products produced in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Commerce and SASO require all products that meet SASO certification standards to have SASO certification when entering Saudi customs. Products without SASO certificate will be refused entry by Saudi port customs.
According to the provisions of the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization, SASO certification includes all products used by adults and children in homes, offices or entertainment places, all motor vehicles and spare parts, and building products. These products can be mainly divided into the following categories:
Air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, heating equipment; Battery; Cosmetics; Toys; Compressor and fan; Household electronic and electrical equipment; Domestic pressure cooker; Wire and cable; Fax machine; Household switches and circuit breakers; Lamps and lighting equipment; Elevator and lifting system; Engine; Office electronic and electrical equipment; Personal computer; Power supply; Telephone; Motor vehicles and spare parts; Building products, coatings, etc.
To obtain SASO certification and export products to Saudi Arabia, manufacturers need the following steps:
1. Apply to the consulting company, and the consulting company will inform the enterprise of the product certification procedure according to the product category and SASO requirements;
2 enterprises should submit product samples for testing according to the certification procedures, and some products (such as some motor vehicles and accessories). ) need to inspect the factory;
3. After the product inspection is qualified, the enterprise obtains SASO certification; If the product is unqualified, the enterprise will get a detailed explanation report;
4. The products are exported to Saudi Arabia, and the SASO certification certificate is issued when the goods enter the customs, and the technical personnel inspection certificate of the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization; If SASO certificate cannot be issued, the products will be refused entry or sampled and sent to the laboratory of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Industry and Commerce or Saudi Arabia Standards Organization for testing. If the test fails, the product will be refused entry, and all expenses will be borne by the export enterprise.
SASO certification for export to Saudi Arabia needs inspection.
At present, all the goods exported to Saudi Arabia are more than 3,000 dollars, and the mandatory SASO certification is much stricter than before, and the requirements for inspection are increasing.
Common ways to export SASO certification to Saudi Arabia: 1. COC certificate for bulk customs clearance (for those with small shipment).
Second, register first and then clear customs (the number of shipments is very frequent, and there is a saying that it is exempt from inspection, saving time and cost)
Matters needing attention in inspection of goods exported to Saudi Arabia with SASO certification;
1. Labels and instructions should be in Arabic or English, and instructions for household appliances and power tools must be in Arabic.
2. The input voltage of the product must include 127V or 220V.380V, and the frequency is 60HZ.
3. The outer packaging and products must be silk-printed? Made in China? What if it is? Made in China? It is out of the question.
4. Inspection includes: checking the surface quality of the goods, counting the quantity (the quantity shown on the customs clearance certificate should be the same as that in the inspection), packaging, marks and shipping marks.
5. The inspection needs to be notified 3-5 days in advance. Once the time is determined, the cancellation must be notified one day in advance, otherwise the inspection fee will be paid and the inspection will be rescheduled.
6. Certificate revision fee: 550 yuan (the original certificate needs to be returned). If the products inspected in the same batch need to be delivered in multiple batches, each certificate shall be 700 yuan RMB (unless otherwise specified).
7. Medical, textile, food, military and some industrial products do not need COC. If customers need it, they can make medical and textile products.
As for the plug, the official requirement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is that it must be a British plug.
9. Energy efficiency and electrical appliances (for household air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines, products should be tested for energy efficiency)
10. ROHS report is required for exporting batteries to Saudi Arabia.
1 1. Cosmetics and shampoos need lard testing and fat testing, and they need to be sent to the designated place in Saudi Arabia for testing.
12. Labels must be screen printed on products, and self-adhesive is unacceptable.
13. toy products need to have EN7 1 report.
Which products will pass SASO certification?
1. For goods clearance, COC is mandatory, and goods without certificates will be rejected at the destination.
2. All products must comply with Saudi Arabia's national technical regulations or relevant IEC international standards.
3. All consumer goods exported to Saudi Arabia countries are designated as prescribed products:
Household appliances, kitchen power tools, perfume, cosmetics, jewelry and other motor vehicles and their accessories, all building materials, including paints, coatings and other products.
Products excluding SASO: medical devices, medical supplies, food and military products.
SASO certification has two forms: one is COC customs clearance certificate (batch customs clearance) test fee (depending on different products)+inspection fee (depending on the value of goods).
Inspection fee: FOB below USD 62,000 1950 yuan RMB, FOB below USD 62,000-USD 20 * 0.45% & gt；; 1950 RMB
FOB is USD 200,000-100 USD 900+(FPB-USD 200,000) * 0.35%.
FPB & gt； 100 USD negotiable.
Charged products: test service fee+inspection fee
Non-fee products: provide ISO+ test report+packing list+commercial invoice+product packaging picture+label picture.
Time: about 3 weeks. Sample: 2.
III: Registration Certificate
First do registration (test+certification) for about 2 weeks, and apply for customs clearance with registration certificate for about 2 weeks.
Calculation method: quantity 425uso+40USD* model+test fee+inspection fee.
Note: All shipped products can be put on one certificate.
Documents required for export to Saudi Arabia
1. List of documents required for export to Saudi Arabia
Commercial invoice (commercial invoice)
Certificate of origin (certificate of origin)
Bill of lading (or transport receipt) (bill of lading (or air waybill))
Certificate of shipping (or aviation) company.
Insurance policy (if the goods are insured by the exporter).
packing list
Special goods, or if stipulated in the letter of credit, may require additional documents.
Exporters are responsible for the certification of certificates of origin, commercial invoices and other special documents. The authentication procedure is as follows:
(1) notarized by the notary office and certified by the local chamber of commerce in the exporting country;
(2) Certified by the exporting country-Saudi Trade Commission;
(3) Saudi embassy and consulate certification.
The two necessary documents for the goods to be shipped are the certificate of origin and commercial invoice, as well as other supporting documents stipulated in the letter of credit. Each document must have at least one original and one copy, and the signature of the issuer is required. The fax signature is invalid.
In addition, exporters or shipping companies must fill out two export information forms, which are signed by exporters or shipping company officials and submitted together with other documents.
2. Specific requirements of documents
(1) commercial invoice
Made of stationery of export companies;
Including the name and address of any consignee who delivered the goods;
Accurate description and composition of goods, including 6-digit HS code, trademark, name of ship, date of shipment, loading port, unloading port, gross weight, net weight, quantity, unit price, total price of each commodity, total price of goods, contents of each packaging container, currency, letter of credit number, freight and insurance premium, etc.
Saudi customs requires that the description of the goods must be very detailed.
For instruments and equipment, the following information shall be included:
Quantity and size;
Model number;
Trademark;
Full name of the manufacturer;
Other information that helps to understand the export commodities.
For other goods:
A comprehensive description of raw materials, including type, size, weight, percentage of each component, etc. ;
Full name of the manufacturer;
Trademark; trademark
Other information that helps to understand the export commodities.
The commercial invoice shall be accompanied by a certification statement signed by the competent official of the exporter. The contents of the statement shall be: Do I certify that the invoice is true, correct and consistent with our account books, and at the same time certify that the origin of the said goods is * * * * * *? .
(2) Certificate of origin
The certificate of origin must be issued by the manufacturer or exporter, which should include the name of the ship (flight), the date of departure, the manufacturer's name and nationality of all goods, and the address with the street name. In addition, all goods or parts must be specified. There should be an explanatory document that is true and accurate and will take effect after it is signed. If the goods are not unique to the exporting country, a notarized additional statement is required.
The certificate of origin should also include the name and address of the Saudi importer, the description of the goods and the address of the shipping company.
For rules of origin, please refer to? Saudi rules of origin? Column.
(3) Bill of Lading (or transport receipt)
It is necessary to submit a non-negotiable bill of lading to the Saudi embassy (consulate), and the contents should be consistent with the commercial invoice. The contents include description, value, net weight, gross weight, volume, size, shipping mark, packing quantity, name and address of consignee (Saudi importer), name and address of transportation company and/or transportation agent, name of ship, date of shipment, port of loading and port of unloading. The shipping marks and quantity should be consistent with the invoice.
(4) Ship's certificate
If it is issued by the shipping company (or airline) and attached to the bill of lading, there must be at least one original and one certification certificate. Include the following information:
Name of cargo ship (aircraft) and its original name (if any);
Nationality of cargo ship (aircraft);
Owner of cargo ship (aircraft);
Name of port of call (airport), including loading port, unloading port or port (airport).
The ship's certificate should also state that it will not call at any other port (airport) except the port (airport) already mentioned, and all trust in the certificate is true and accurate. The standard certificate format can be downloaded from the website of the Saudi embassy or consulate.
(5) Insurance policy
Issued by the insurance company, with at least one original, including the insured amount, the name of the ship, the port of loading and the port of discharge in Saudi Arabia, and the name and address of the beneficiary. In addition, the statement attached to the insurance policy (which can be downloaded from the website of the Saudi embassy or consulate) should indicate that the insurance company is a qualified established insurance institution or representative in Saudi Arabia, and should provide the name and address.
If the insurance is insured by an insurance company in Saudi Arabia, the exporter needs to indicate the name and address of the insurance company on his company stationery.
(6) packing list
Including the name and address of any consignee, description of goods, value, net weight and total weight, quantity and content of packages, quantity and content of containers, number of seals, letter of credit number (if any), etc.
Chemical composition, microbiological standard, storage method and expiration date (production date and expiration date). If the food contains animal fat, the certificate should indicate which animal the fat comes from, or it does not contain pork or pig fat. This certificate must be issued by the local health department.
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