Small Parcel – General (No Battery)
✈️ Air Freight → Nationwide| Bracket | Rate (USD/shipment) | @ 10 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 0-16 | USD 61.10 | USD 61.10 |
Middle East
✈️ Air Freight
🚢 Sea Freight
10 KG
Cost to Ship 10KG from China to Saudi Arabia
What this shipment size actually costs, and whether consolidating up to the next bracket would be cheaper.
Shipping 10KG from China to Saudi Arabia costs approximately USD 61, based on a published rate of USD 61.1 per kilogram. Treat it as a planning estimate for the freight: what you actually pay depends on the product, its HS code, the declared value and the exchange rate on the day, and duty assessed by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) is quoted separately. The real figure can come in above or below this.
- Estimated total
- USD 61 for 10KG
- Billed as
- 1 shipment at USD 61.1 per kilogram
- By air
- USD 52.9/kg, 5-10 days
- By sea
- USD 1,435.0 per cubic metre (about USD 8.61 per kg at 1 CBM = 167 KG), 25-45 days
- Customs authority
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
Rates last updated 2026-11-04. Indicative only — published channel prices for planning, not a quotation. Your actual cost depends on the product and its HS code, chargeable weight, declared value, duty and tax at destination and the exchange rate on the day, and can come in above or below these figures.
Current Rates — China to Saudi Arabia (10 KG)
Updated 2026-11-04| Service | Mode | Rate | Billed as | Total (10 KG) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Value Small Parcel – General (No Battery) | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 61.1/shipment | 1 shipment | USD 61 | View Details → |
| Small Parcel – Built-in Battery | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 67.6/shipment | 1 shipment | USD 68 | View Details → |
| Heavy Cargo – Class A Furniture | ✈️ Air Freight | USD 52.9/KG | 10 KG | USD 529 | View Details → |
| Sea · Freight – Class A Furniture | 🚢 Sea Freight | USD 1,435.0/CBM ≈ USD 8.61/KG | 1 CBM 1 CBM min | USD 1,435 | View Details → |
1 CBM = 167 KG
— sea LCL lanes are sold by the cubic metre. Volume converts to weight as
L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000, so one cubic metre is treated as
167 KG.
The ≈ /KG figure is that conversion applied to the CBM rate, for comparison against the air rows.
Shipments under 1 CBM are billed at the 1 CBM minimum.
- Small Parcel – General (No Battery): Priced per shipment, not per kilogram.
- Small Parcel – Built-in Battery: Priced per shipment, not per kilogram.
- Sea · Freight – Class A Furniture: Sea LCL is billed per cubic metre with a one cubic metre minimum. 10 kg works out below 1 CBM, so the 1 CBM minimum applies.
How these prices are calculated — chargeable weight and CBM
Freight is not billed on the number on your bathroom scale. It is billed on chargeable weight: the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H (cm) ÷ 6000. Denser cargo pays on its weight; light bulky cargo pays on the space it occupies. Whichever is higher is the one you pay — never the lower.
- One cubic metre = 167 kg. That is 1,000,000 cm³ ÷ 6000, the same divisor used for the volumetric check, so both sides of this page agree with each other.
- Per-kilogram channels. The rate is multiplied by chargeable weight, rounded up to the next whole kilogram. A 10 kg consignment that only measures out to a smaller volumetric figure is still charged on its 10 kg actual weight.
- Per-CBM channels (sea LCL and sea DDP). The published rate buys one cubic metre, not one kilogram. Where this page knows only a weight, it converts at 167 kg per CBM to show an indicative volume — your measured dimensions decide the real figure.
- One CBM minimum. Consolidators bill a one cubic metre floor, so anything that works out under 1 CBM is priced at 1 CBM.
- Freight only. These are published freight rates. Duty, tax and customs charges at destination are not a fixed number we can print: they follow your product's HS code, its declared value and the exchange rate applied on the day of entry, so they are confirmed against your actual goods and quoted separately.
- Indicative only — the real price can be higher or lower. Nothing on this page is a quotation or a commitment. What you finally pay depends on what the product is, how it is packed, the chargeable weight, the declared value, the destination duty position and the exchange rate at the time. Send the product details, weight and dimensions and we will price your specific shipment.
Worked example — how the conversion runs, not a quotation. 10 kg ÷ 167 kg/CBM = 0.06 CBM, below the 1 CBM minimum, so 1 CBM is billed. On a per-CBM channel the estimate is the CBM rate × 1 — not the CBM rate × 10.
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Full Weight-Tier Rate Cards
Detailed per-weight pricing for every active route from China to Saudi Arabia. Each tier reflects the published rate at that exact weight — useful for accurate budgeting at common shipment sizes.
Small Parcel – Built-in Battery
✈️ Air Freight → Nationwide| Bracket | Rate (USD/shipment) | @ 10 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 0-16 | USD 67.64 | USD 67.64 |
Heavy Cargo – Class A Furniture
✈️ Air Freight → Riyadh Warehouse| Weight | Rate (USD/KG) | @ 10 KG |
|---|---|---|
| 1 KG | USD 66.01 | USD 660.10 |
| 2 KG | USD 58.32 | USD 583.20 |
| 3 KG | USD 55.75 | USD 557.50 |
| 4 KG | USD 54.47 | USD 544.70 |
| 5 KG | USD 53.70 | USD 537.00 |
| 6 KG | USD 54.47 | USD 544.70 |
| 7 KG | USD 53.92 | USD 539.20 |
| 8 KG | USD 53.51 | USD 535.10 |
| 9 KG | USD 53.19 | USD 531.90 |
| 10 KG | USD 52.93 | USD 529.30 |
| 11 KG | USD 53.42 | USD 534.20 |
| 12 KG | USD 53.19 | USD 531.90 |
| 13 KG | USD 52.99 | USD 529.90 |
| 14 KG | USD 52.82 | USD 528.20 |
| 15 KG | USD 52.68 | USD 526.80 |
| 16 KG | USD 52.55 | USD 525.50 |
| 17 KG | USD 53.34 | USD 533.40 |
| 18 KG | USD 53.19 | USD 531.90 |
| 19 KG | USD 53.05 | USD 530.50 |
| 20 KG | USD 52.93 | USD 529.30 |
| 21 KG | USD 52.82 | USD 528.20 |
| 22 KG | USD 52.72 | USD 527.20 |
| 23 KG | USD 52.97 | USD 529.70 |
| 30 KG | USD 52.42 | USD 524.20 |
| 50 KG | USD 52.01 | USD 520.10 |
| 100 KG | USD 51.39 | USD 513.90 |
| 150 KG | USD 51.34 | USD 513.40 |
| 200 KG | USD 51.24 | USD 512.40 |
| 505 KG | USD 50.93 | USD 509.30 |
| 850 KG | USD 50.99 | USD 509.90 |
| 1700 KG | USD 51.08 | USD 510.80 |
| 2500 KG | USD 51.06 | USD 510.60 |
| 3400 KG | USD 50.78 | USD 507.80 |
Sea Freight – Class A Furniture
🚢 Sea Freight → Riyadh Warehouse| Volume | Approx. weight | Rate (USD/CBM) | Shipment total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CBM | ≈ 167 KG | USD 1,434.97 | USD 1,434.97 |
| 2 CBM | ≈ 333 KG | USD 1,388.81 | USD 2,777.63 |
| 3 CBM | ≈ 500 KG | USD 1,368.30 | USD 4,104.90 |
| 5 CBM | ≈ 833 KG | USD 1,358.04 | USD 6,790.22 |
| 8 CBM | ≈ 1,333 KG | USD 1,365.74 | USD 10,925.90 |
| 12 CBM | ≈ 2,000 KG | USD 1,391.38 | USD 16,696.54 |
| 20 CBM | ≈ 3,333 KG | USD 1,381.12 | USD 27,622.43 |
| 30 CBM | ≈ 5,000 KG | USD 1,345.22 | USD 40,356.72 |
Customer Reviews — China to Saudi Arabia Shipping
Verified reviews from importers who have shipped with us to Saudi Arabia.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 — Very Good (19 reviews)
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Saudi Arabia for mixed cartons. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Saudi Arabia with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Would use the same line again for general cargo. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Transit was close to the estimate and the destination delivery appointment was handled well. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. The booking process was straightforward and the team confirmed documents early. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
This was a DDP shipment to Saudi Arabia for mixed cartons. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We tested this lane to Saudi Arabia with a mid-volume order. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. A practical option when we need predictable landed cost. التسليم كان مرتباً بدون رسوم مفاجئة.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Tracking updates were not excessive, but they came when something important changed. Better coordination than the forwarder we used before.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Cartons arrived clean and labels were still readable on delivery. Would use the same line again for general cargo.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. Pricing stayed in line with the original quote. The landed price stayed aligned with the quote, which helped our budgeting. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
We used this route for a regular replenishment to Saudi Arabia. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Booked another door-to-door shipment to Saudi Arabia through this team. The customs side was handled professionally. Pickup from the supplier was arranged quickly and customs stayed under control. Overall a reliable experience for repeat imports. الخدمة كانت ممتازة والمتابعة واضحة.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Used this service twice now for air freight. Both times the delivery was smooth and the pricing was transparent.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Efficient service for consolidation shipments. Would have appreciated more proactive updates during transit.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
The DDP service is excellent — everything included in the quoted price. No additional fees upon arrival.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 3.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Mostly a smooth experience. There was a small delay at the origin port but the team communicated clearly and resolved it quickly.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 3
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
The price was competitive. Had a slight issue with customs documentation but it was resolved without extra cost.
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4.7
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Quick turnaround and great packaging. My goods arrived in perfect condition and ahead of the estimated delivery date.
✔ Verified
🇸🇦
★★★★★ 4
Supplier Service★★★★★
On-time Shipping★★★★★
Goods Quality & Transit★★★★★
Good service overall. The freight cost was competitive and the clearance process was handled well.
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✈️ Air Freight Options
🚢 Sea Freight Options
Trade Terms Explained — Who Pays for What
The rate above is quoted on one specific trade term. Change the term and you change how much of the journey to Saudi Arabia is already inside the price. The table below maps the eleven common Incoterms® against the twelve cost stages of a door-to-door shipment, so you can see exactly where our responsibility ends and yours begins.
- Seller — Cost and arrangement sit with the seller / shipper.
- Buyer — Cost and arrangement sit with the buyer / consignee.
- Negotiable — Not fixed by the rule — agree it in the contract.
| Term | 1 Loading on truck | 2 Export customs declaration | 3 Carriage to port of export | 4 Unloading at port of export | 5 Loading on vessel / aircraft | 6 Main carriage | 7 Cargo insurance | 8 Unloading at port of import | 9 Loading on truck at import | 10 Carriage to destination | 11 Import customs clearance | 12 Import duties & taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW Ex Works | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck | Buyer Buyer — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FCA Free Carrier | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to port of export | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FAS Free Alongside Ship | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Buyer Buyer — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| FOB Free On Board | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Buyer Buyer — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CFR Cost and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Buyer Buyer — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Buyer Buyer — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CPT Carriage Paid To | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Seller Seller — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU) | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Buyer Buyer — Loading on truck at import | Buyer Buyer — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DAP Delivered At Place | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Buyer Buyer — Import customs clearance | Buyer Buyer — Import duties & taxes |
| DDP Delivered Duty Paid | Seller Seller — Loading on truck | Seller Seller — Export customs declaration | Seller Seller — Carriage to port of export | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of export | Seller Seller — Loading on vessel / aircraft | Seller Seller — Main carriage | Negotiable Negotiable — Cargo insurance | Seller Seller — Unloading at port of import | Seller Seller — Loading on truck at import | Seller Seller — Carriage to destination | Seller Seller — Import customs clearance | Seller Seller — Import duties & taxes |
EXW Ex Works
Buyer takes over at the seller's door and carries every cost from there. Lowest quoted price, highest buyer workload.
FCA Free Carrier
Seller clears the goods for export and hands them to the carrier the buyer nominated.
FAS Free Alongside Ship
Sea and inland waterway only. Seller delivers alongside the vessel; loading is on the buyer.
FOB Free On Board
Sea and inland waterway only. Risk passes once the goods are on board. The most common buying term.
CFR Cost and Freight
Seller pays the main carriage but carries no insurance obligation; risk still passes on loading.
CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight
As CFR, plus the seller must buy and pay for cargo insurance (minimum cover unless you agree more).
CPT Carriage Paid To
Any mode. Seller pays carriage through to the named destination; insurance is not obligatory.
CIP Carriage and Insurance Paid
As CPT, plus the seller must insure the cargo through to the named destination.
DAT Delivered At Terminal (DPU)
Seller delivers unloaded at the named terminal. Renamed DPU (Delivered at Place Unloaded) in Incoterms® 2020.
DAP Delivered At Place
Seller delivers to your address ready for unloading; import clearance and duty stay with the buyer.
DDP Delivered Duty Paid
Seller carries everything through to your door, duty and tax included. Highest quoted price, least buyer workload.
Two things worth flagging. Under CIF and CIP the seller is obliged to buy cargo insurance and pay the premium; under every other term insurance is optional, and we recommend buyers arrange their own cover so a loss or damage in transit is recoverable. And this table is a working summary for planning purposes — the binding definitions are the ones published by the International Chamber of Commerce in the Incoterms® rules, so confirm the exact term wording in your sales contract before you ship.
Price Trend — Saudi Arabia
Historical freight rates from China to Saudi Arabia for 10 KG shipments. Data sourced from live carrier price feeds.
China to Saudi Arabia — Shipping Reference Data
Reference figures that shape cost and transit on the China-Saudi Arabia route:
| Main sea gateways | Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz (Dammam), Jubail |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | SAR 1,000 |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (some goods up to 25%) |
| Local currency | SAR |
| Typical port/airport dwell time | 4–8 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | SABER / SASO certificate of conformity required |
| Main air gateways | JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh), DMM (Dammam) |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
E-Commerce Small Batch Shipping
The 10 KG range is typical for small e-commerce restock orders and initial trial shipments. Air freight is the standard choice here — it offers the best balance of cost and speed, and most DDP air channels accept shipments from 21 KG upward. This weight falls into the LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) air category.
- Standard minimum for air freight DDP channels (most require 21 KG+)
- Common for: phone cases, accessories, clothing, cosmetics
- Amazon FBA replenishment orders at this weight use air for speed
- Declare accurate HS codes to avoid customs delays in Saudi Arabia
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Transit Times — China to Saudi Arabia
| Method | Transit Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight DDP | 5–10 business days | From China warehouse to Saudi Arabia door |
| Express Courier | 3–7 business days | DHL/FedEx/UPS door-to-door, good option |
What Affects the Shipping Cost to Saudi Arabia?
- Actual vs. volumetric weight — carriers charge whichever is higher (L×W×H÷6000 for air)
- Cargo type surcharge — batteries, liquids, and branded goods carry additional fees
- Peak season surcharges — Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb) and Golden Week (Oct) add 15–30%
- Destination area — Saudi Arabia may have remote area surcharges for certain postal codes
- Declared value — customs duties are calculated on CIF value
Customs & Documentation for Saudi Arabia
- De minimis threshold — shipments below local tax threshold may clear duty-free
- Required documents: commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes
- DDP service includes all import duties — you pay one total price with no surprises
- Battery and liquid goods require additional certification documents
Where these Saudi Arabia duty figures come from
Every duty and tax figure quoted on this page is our working estimate for planning, not a ruling. The binding rate for your consignment is whatever ZATCA (Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) applies against your declared HS code on the day of entry, and their published guidance is the source to check before you commit stock.
Most landed-cost surprises trace back to classification rather than freight. the WCO Harmonized System defines the heading structure every customs administration builds on, and ITC Market Access Map will show you the duty a given heading attracts in this destination.
On the air side, anything with a cell or a battery in it, plus liquids, powders, magnets and aerosols, is governed by the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Those articles are not refused outright, but they need to be declared at booking so the shipment is built correctly — declaring them late is the single most common cause of an air consignment being offloaded.
If this is your first shipment into Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabia Country Commercial Guide covers the practical import environment in more depth than a rate page reasonably can, and it is written by a party with no stake in your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship from China to Saudi Arabia?
Current rates for shipping from China to Saudi Arabia start at USD 61.10/shipment via Small Parcel – General (No Battery). For 10 KG, the estimated total is approximately USD 61, duty included. Final landed cost depends on the VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (some goods up to 25%) applied by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Saudi Arabia?
Imports into Saudi Arabia are assessed by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The applicable regime is: VAT 15%; duty 5–15% (some goods up to 25%). The duty-free / de-minimis position is SAR 1,000. Under our DDP service these charges are pre-paid and included in the per-KG price, so there is nothing to settle on arrival.
How do you convert between kilograms and CBM on these rates?
Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight is L × W × H in centimetres divided by 6000. One cubic metre therefore equals 167 kg. If a consignment weighs 300 kg but measures out to only 200 kg volumetric, it is charged on the 300 kg — the higher of the two always wins. Sea LCL and sea DDP channels are published per cubic metre rather than per kilogram, with a one cubic metre minimum. Where a page knows only a weight, it converts at 167 kg per CBM to show an indicative volume — 10 kg shows as about 1 CBM. Send real dimensions for a firm figure.
Which ports and airports handle China shipments to Saudi Arabia?
Sea freight to Saudi Arabia typically routes through Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz (Dammam), Jubail, while air freight clears via JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh), DMM (Dammam). We pick the gateway with the best onward delivery time to your final address and price it into the DDP rate.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Saudi Arabia?
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) typically requires: (1) commercial invoice with HS codes and declared value; (2) packing list with weights and dimensions; (3) bill of lading or air waybill; (4) certificate of origin (may lower duty); and (5) any product-specific certification (SABER / SASO certificate of conformity required). Under DDP we prepare and file these for you.
What certifications are required to import into Saudi Arabia?
For regulated goods entering Saudi Arabia, plan for: SABER / SASO certificate of conformity required. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common cause of clearance holds with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), so confirm requirements for your HS code before the cargo leaves China.
How long does shipping from China to Saudi Arabia take?
Door-to-door transit to Saudi Arabia: air freight 5–10 business days, sea LCL 30–50 days, sea FCL 28–45 days. On arrival, allow roughly 4–8 days of clearance/dwell at the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP.
Can I track my shipment from China to Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Air shipments to Saudi Arabia get an air waybill (AWB) trackable within 24 hours of departure; sea shipments are tracked by bill-of-lading through the carrier portal. We push status at key milestones: departure, arrival at the gateway, clearance by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), and final delivery.
Watch: how this shipment works end to end
The rates above answer the cost question. This covers the mechanics — useful if you have not shipped to Saudi Arabia before and are still working out how to structure the order.
Air Freight from China: Soaring Through the Skies of Global Trade — SINO Shipping. Published on YouTube by a third party; we link it because it explains the process well, not because we produced it or endorse the provider.
Inland Delivery Coverage — Saudi Arabia
We deliver beyond the arrival gateway. Each city below has its own destination guide covering the gateway it clears through, typical inland transit time and the local customs picture.
Note — these are reference guides, not quotes. The city pages describe routing, gateways and clearance for each destination. They do not carry rate tables. For pricing to any city listed here, use the rate table on this page or ask us for a quote.
- Riyadh RUH air / Dammam or Jeddah sea inland 2-4 days inland Guide only — no rates
- Jeddah JED air / Jeddah sea inland same day from port Guide only — no rates
- Dammam DMM air / Dammam sea inland same day from port Guide only — no rates
- Mecca JED air / Jeddah sea inland 1 day inland Guide only — no rates
- Medina JED air / Jeddah sea inland 1-2 days inland Guide only — no rates
- Khobar DMM air / Dammam sea inland same day Guide only — no rates
- Jubail DMM air / Jubail sea inland same day from Jubail Guide only — no rates
- Yanbu JED air / Yanbu sea inland same day from Yanbu Guide only — no rates
Shipping to Saudi Arabia by industry
Rates above are lane rates and apply to general cargo. Packing specification, HS classification and the clearance step that matters are all commodity-specific — these guides cover them industry by industry.
- Restaurant Furniture Retail, Display & Commercial Fixtures
- Amusement Equipment Toys, Sports, Outdoor & Leisure
- Gifts Consumer Goods & Gifts
- Amazon FBA E-commerce & Retail Channels
- Metal Fabrication Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Cutting Tools Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Compressors General Machinery & Industrial Equipment
- Automated Storage Equipment Construction, Mining & Material Handling
- Electrical Cabinets New Energy, Power & Electrical
- Automotive Glass Automotive & Vehicles
- Doors & Windows Building Materials & Construction Products
- Paper Packaging Wood, Bamboo & Paper Products