Package Forwarding to Saudi Arabia:

Service Portfolio Includes:

• US Mailbox.
• Mail Forwarding Services from US to Saudi Arabia.
• Package Forwarding Services from US to Saudi Arabia.
• International Shipping Services from America to Saudi Arabia.
• Personal Shopping Services / Concierge service from America to Saudi Arabia.

Transit Times to Saudi Arabia:

DHL | FedEx | TNT

• Baha (ABT): 4 days
• Abha (AHB): 4 days
• Al Jouf (AJF): 4 days
• Hafar Al Batin (AQI): 4 days
• Dhahran (DHA): 3 days
• Nejran (EAM): 4 days
• Buraidah (ELQ): 4 days
• Gizan (GIZ): 3 days
• Hail (HAS): 4 days
• Hofuf (HOF): 4 days
• Jubail (JBL): 3 days
• Jeddah (JED): 4 days
• Khafji (KHJ): 4 days
• Makkah (MAC): 4 days
• Medina (MED): 3 days
• Arar (RAE): 3 days
• Riyadh (RUH): 3 days
• Taif (TIF): 3 days
• Tabuk (TUU): 3 days
• Yanbu (YAN): 3 days

Prohibited commodities when Importing Goods from the US to Saudi Arabia:

• Alcoholic beverages
• Antiques
• Furs
• Gambling devices
• Ivory
• Jewellery
• Postal envelopes
• Precious metals & stones
• Soil sample

Restrictions from US to Saudi Arabia:

• Chemicals, non-hazardous
• Communications equipment
• Compact disc
• Computer components & parts
• Computer software
• Diskettes
• Drugs: non-prescription
• Drugs: prescription
• Films: 8mm, 16mm & 35mm
• Films: entertainment
• Films: promotional, training
• Foodstuffs
• Grain samples
• Medical samples
• Medical/dental supplies & equipment
• Microfiche & microfilm
• Phones/modems
• Plant products
• Plants
• Radio equipment
• Radios or parts thereof
• Seeds
• Tapes: audio cassettes
• Tapes: computer
• Tapes: video cassettes
• Telecommunications equipment
• Televisions, television equipment
• Tobacco

Document Requirements

Every shipment to Saudi Arabia carried via Federal Express International Priority Service regardless of value or commodity requires an airway bill and a commercial invoice. Additionally, shipments with a value of $13,000 (USD) or more require a Certificate of Origin legalized by the Saudi Arabia Royal Embassy. Additional documents or permits may be required based on the type of commodity. It is port practice for shipments clearing in the city of Jeddah to require a Certificate of Origin for all commercial shipments. Shipments with a value over $2600.00 (USD) are considered commercial shipments.

Customs Valuation
For statistical purposes, the valuation of import consignments is based on the Cost-Insurance-Freight (CIF) value. However, all merchandise is appraised by Saudi Customs.  Duties are collected on Customs valuation of the merchandise which are often contrary to the declared for actual transaction value.  Minimum prices are used as well. These practices are not WTO-consistent.  Customs agents rely on their own experiences, contact with manufacturers and local pricing structures when assessing import tariffs.  The valuation of export consignments is based on Free On Board (FOB).

Import Duties

Although the majority of goods imported into Saudi Arabia are exempt from import restrictions, many are still subject to customs duty.  In general, basic consumer products, including rice and sugar, are duty free.  Customs duties of 20% are imposed on selected imported commodities, to provide protection for developing national industries.  Import duty on other items is 5% ad valorem on the cost, insurance, freight (CIF) value and is effective immediately.

Benefits of US Mailing Address

• Have a real US address for Banking, Credit Card, Personal Purchasing, or Business purposes.
• Purchase from internet sites without worrying if they ship outside of the US.
• Save on shipping rates by shipping within the US.
• Receive Trade and Commercial Magazines that do not ship outside of the US.
• View your mail online at your convenience.
• Discard unnecessary mail items at no charge.
• Consolidate and save on International Shipping Rates.