What VAT applies when importing from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?🇦🇪

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

Yes: GCC. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

GCC: Customs union among the six Gulf states with a common external tariff and unified customs administration. Source

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.

3,372 suppliers in United Arab Emirates on record

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in United Arab Emirates, each card carrying the open-record facts we hold and the source behind them.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Saudi Arabia buy from a supplier in United Arab Emirates?: 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 United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia?: Import VAT of 15% is charged in Saudi Arabia on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates share a trade agreement?: Yes: GCC. Preferential or zero tariffs typically apply to qualifying goods with proof of origin.

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