๐ฐ Current Freight Rates
| Weight / Volume | Rate (USD / KG) |
|---|---|
| 0-16 | USD 58.95 |
๐ Service Details
About This Service
International freight from China to Saudi Arabia via Small Parcel General No Battery. All duties and taxes included (DDP).
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โน๏ธ Additional Information
Documentation Required
Commercial invoice, packing list, and accurate HS codes for all items.
Tracking & Customs Resources
Once your shipment is in transit you may want to verify status or look up official duty rates. The following third-party tools and government portals are often useful for shipments to Saudi Arabia:
- IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations โ overview
- Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
- Saudi Customs tariff search
External resources are provided for reference and open in a new tab. Always confirm current rules with your customs broker before shipping.
๐ China to Saudi Arabia โ Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | JED (Jeddah), RUH (Riyadh), DMM |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | SAR 1,000 |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 15%; duty 5โ15% (up to 25% on some goods) |
| Local currency | SAR |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 4โ8 days |
| Peak / busy season | SepโNov |
| Conformity & certification | SABER/SASO conformity certificate |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings โ confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
๐งฐ Free 3D Loading Tools for This Air Route
This page covers a Air freight service from China to Saudi Arabia. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Air freight to Saudi Arabia is billed on chargeable weight, so tight carton packing directly lowers your cost per shipment. Enter your product size and see the optimal carton layout in 3D before you book.
Open Packing Tool โโ Saudi Arabia Air Freight Checklist
- Lithium batteries and liquids need pre-approval on most air routes โ declare them upfront.
- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons โ air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
- Confirm whether the Saudi Arabia rate includes fuel and security surcharges or lists them separately.
- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Small Parcel General No Battery from China to Saudi Arabia take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5โ10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 4โ8 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Saudi Arabia?
Clearance is handled by Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). The regime is: VAT 15%; duty 5โ15% (up to 25% on some goods), with a de-minimis position of SAR 1,000. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is SAR. Payment is typically due before departure, and DDP means you settle the full landed cost once.
What certification is needed to import into Saudi Arabia?
For regulated goods, plan for: SABER/SASO conformity certificate. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Saudi Arabia?
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (SABER/SASO conformity certificate). We file these under DDP.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (LรWรH รท 6000) and charge the greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above.
๐ Historical Price Records
All price updates are recorded here. Use the weekly tabs to browse older entries.
| Date | 0-16 |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-20Latest | USD 58.95 |
| 2026-07-17 | USD 58.52 |
| 2026-07-14 | USD 58.51 |
| 2026-07-07 | USD 58.48 |
| 2026-07-03 | USD 58.50 |
| 2026-07-02 | USD 58.48 |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 58.49 |
| 2026-06-23 | USD 58.48 |
| 2026-06-15 | USD 58.51 |
| 2026-06-08 | USD 58.51 |
| 2026-05-14 | USD 58.46 |
| 2025-12-29 | โ |
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โญ Customer Reviews
What customers say about shipping to Saudi Arabia with us.
๐ธ๐ฆ Saudi Arabia
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. ุงูุชุณููู ูุงู ู ุฑุชุจุงู ุจุฏูู ุฑุณูู ู ูุงุฌุฆุฉ.
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. ุงูุชุณููู ูุงู ู ุฑุชุจุงู ุจุฏูู ุฑุณูู ู ูุงุฌุฆุฉ.
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.
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.
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. ุงูุชุณููู ูุงู ู ุฑุชุจุงู ุจุฏูู ุฑุณูู ู ูุงุฌุฆุฉ.
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.
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. ุงูุชุณููู ูุงู ู ุฑุชุจุงู ุจุฏูู ุฑุณูู ู ูุงุฌุฆุฉ.
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.
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.
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. ุงูุฎุฏู ุฉ ูุงูุช ู ู ุชุงุฒุฉ ูุงูู ุชุงุจุนุฉ ูุงุถุญุฉ.
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.
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. ุงูุฎุฏู ุฉ ูุงูุช ู ู ุชุงุฒุฉ ูุงูู ุชุงุจุนุฉ ูุงุถุญุฉ.
Used this service twice now for air freight. Both times the delivery was smooth and the pricing was transparent.
Efficient service for consolidation shipments. Would have appreciated more proactive updates during transit.
The DDP service is excellent โ everything included in the quoted price. No additional fees upon arrival.
Mostly a smooth experience. There was a small delay at the origin port but the team communicated clearly and resolved it quickly.
The price was competitive. Had a slight issue with customs documentation but it was resolved without extra cost.
Quick turnaround and great packaging. My goods arrived in perfect condition and ahead of the estimated delivery date.
Good service overall. The freight cost was competitive and the clearance process was handled well.
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