What VAT applies when importing from South Africa into Saudi Arabia?

Import VAT of 15% is charged in Saudi Arabia on the goods plus freight plus duty.

🇸🇦Can a buyer in Saudi Arabia import from South Africa?🇿🇦

We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Saudi Arabia.

Tariffs and trade agreements

No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

Import requirements in Saudi Arabia

Import VAT in Saudi Arabia (B2B): Import VAT of 15% is charged in Saudi Arabia on the goods plus freight plus duty. ZATCA Saudi Arabia Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Saudi Arabia buy from a supplier in South Africa?: We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Saudi Arabia.
What VAT applies when importing from South Africa into Saudi Arabia?: Import VAT of 15% is charged in Saudi Arabia on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Saudi Arabia and South Africa share a trade agreement?: No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply.

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