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Introduction
If you want to import from the product from China to Saudi Arabia for sure, you need international shipping service from China to Saudi Arabia, some services like air freight, ocean freight, express shipping or door to door delivery service.
here we prepper a gull guide for you for shipping service from China to Saudi Arabia, we tell you all details that you need for this process
Finding information in English is not easy for this topic, so we try to explain to you all details, no matter you want to send a small package or heavy package with sea or air or express from china to Saudi Arabia, we try to do our best for our customers.
Customs clearance in Saudi Arabia
DDPCH in-depth customs guide will provide you with a broad overview of the customs rules and regulations
in the SAUDI ARABIA. Please note customs regulations and permissions are uid and may change, and we will provide updated information in a timely fashion.
For your peace of mind, we provide a wide range of customs support for standard as well as non-routine customs-clearance processes in Saudi Arabia. By making sure that clearance is a smooth and efficient operation, we guarantee your shipments arrive as quickly as possible and leave you free to focus on your core business.
Import Instructions from china to Saudi Arabian
Here we explain all the steps for importing goods from China top Saudi Arabia
Importers are kindly required to present the following documents before import:
- A commercial invoice
- A bill of lading
- A certificate of origin
Step1: Calculate Shipment weight
If you are sending a large but lightweight shipment, where it’s volumetric (dimensional) weight exceeds its actual weight, the cost of the shipment is calculated on the space your consignment takes upon the aircraft.
This is a standard IATA method. To calculate the volumetric weight of your shipment, multiply the length by height by width in centimeters, then divide the total sum by 6000 for each piece in the shipment. Any part in the shipment may be re-weighed and re-measured by the DDPCH warehouse team to confirm this calculation.
Step2: Prepare waybill and invoice
All shipments sent with DDPCH from china to Saudi Arabia must have a fully completed document like a packing list, proforma invoice, waybill, or label securely attached to each piece.
This will enable the successful movement of your shipment through the DDPCH.
Each waybill or label is individually numbered to allow you to track your shipment from collection through to delivery when using DDPCH service from china to Saudi Arabia
Your shipment may also need to be accompanied by customs documentation in Saudi Arabia, such as a commercial or proforma invoice, as well as additional paperwork depending on the contents and value of the shipment and the country you are sending to.
A commercial or proforma invoice is required when sending a non-document shipment to Saudi Arabia and territories outside your origin country or customs union.
This is actually a declaration containing all the details of a transaction and is used by customs authorities to assess if duties or taxes are payable.
A proforma invoice is used when sending goods of no commercial value (for example, when sending samples) or buys a product from chines seller
How to fill Commercial Invoice for shipping to Saudi Arabia?
If you want to send a shipment from China to Saudi Arabia your invoice will require the following details:
1 – BANK DETAILS
These are the bank details that will be used for the transaction between the seller and buyer. These details are not required for non-commercial/proforma invoices.
2 – DESCRIPTION
Generic or broad descriptions are no longer permitted and are likely to cause delays. Descriptions should include the items, how many there are, what they are made of, and what they will be used for. For example, describing items as ‘samples,’ ‘parts,’ or‘spares’ is not acceptable for customs classification, safety, and security reasons.
3 – COMMODITY CODE
This is the product identification code used by the exporting country to classify the goods to be exported. It assists clearance and avoids delays.
4 – COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE/ORIGIN
This relates to the place of manufacture, not the country of export. If items are manufactured in more than one country, please list the origins.
5 – TOTAL DECLARED VALUE
This is the total value of the transaction for customs purposes based on the Incoterm selected. The total declared value should include freight and insurance charges if the seller is responsible for these two elements.
6 – TYPE OF EXPORT
The options are: (1) Permanent;(2) Temporary; and (3) Repair & Return.
7 – INCOTERM
Insert the Incoterm that best describes the terms of the transaction—for example, DAP(Delivered At Place).
8 – REASON FOR EXPORT
This could be: For Sale; For Repair; AfterRepair; Gift; Sample; Personal Use NotFor Resale; Replacement; IntercompanyTransfer; or Personal Effects.
Import conditions and regulation from China to Saudi Arabia
if you want to import goods from China to Saudi Arabia, you must know how to import your product to Saudi Arabia .
here we tell different situations and conditions you face when having a plan for import from china to Saudi Arabia.
Shipments with a value exceeding US$100
When you send a shipment from China to Saudi Arabia and shipments with a value 100usd, if your receiver in Saudi Arabian is a company to Importer’s Commercial Registration number needs to be quoted on the invoice & Waybill and When sending an individual their Saudi identification number or passport number must be quoted on the invoice and/or Waybill.
Please pay attention; you must provide hs code along with a full product description on the invoice and Check whether your product needs certification from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), or a CRF (Clean Report of Findings) or COC (Certificate of Conformity).
Certificates must be from a recognized inspection company in the country of origin & must accompany the invoice.
Shipment goods valued between US$100 & US$2,500
If you want to ship with valued between US$100 & US$2,500 you if Importer’s Commercial Registration number needs to be quoted on the invoice & Waybill and need to provide an HS code (6 digits) along with a full product description on the invoice and you must check whether your product needs certification from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) and also need to check whether your goods need Ministerial approval before import from china.
Goods valued over US$2,500
For shipment more than 2500 USD you need All of the above plus a Certificate of Origin.
Sending Telecommunications equipment from china to Saudi Arabia
Every day many people from Saudi Arabia are coming to China to buy electrical and Telecommunications equipment from china and asking us about customs clearance and import situation for this kind of goods.
here we tell you all details and facts about this product
product like:
- All wireless telecommunications equipment
- Wireless computers
- Networking equipment
- All IT equipment
- GPS equipment
- Satellite communication equipment
- Cell phones and Smart Phones
- Certain Wi-Fi routers
Please pay attention if shipments arrive in Saudi Arabia customs for clearance, but your consignee does not have the necessary approvals then delays will occur before the clearance.
Necessary document for Telecommunications equipment in Saudi Arabia customs
For import, this kind of products The Importer’s Commercial Registration number needs to be quoted on the invoice & Waybill and need to provide the HS code (6 digits) along with a full product description on the invoice, and need Approval from Communications & Information
Technology Commission (CITC). This Approval will be granted to the importer in Saudi Arabia by CITC, and also you need Certificate of Origin (COO)
Prohibited & Restricted products in Saudi Arabia
The following goods are not allowed to be imported into Saudi Arabia under any circumstances and will be destroyed upon arrival at the Saudi border.
| Alcoholic beverages |
|---|
| Alcohol distilling equipment |
| All animal blood products |
| All kinds of Liquor, or items containing liquor as an ingredient |
| All narcotics without exception regardless of form.(Including poppy seeds) |
| Annoying car horns or horns that play tunes |
| Antiques & Works of Art (Standard DHL restriction) |
| Asbestos |
| Blank invoices for companies established abroad |
| Christmas Trees |
| Counterfeit products that bear the brand of a manufacturer or brand name of a commercial product, or a commercial title, |
| (Over & Above DHL Restrictions) |
| Crosses, Crucifixes or stars of David |
| Dangerous goods, hazardous or chemical combination materials (Over & above DHL restrictions) |
| Dogs except with permission from the Saudi Arabian embassy in origin country (live Animals Banned for Carriage with DHL Express) |
| Explosives except by licensed importers (Over & above DHL restrictions) |
| Firearms & parts thereof (Over & above DHL restrictions) |
| Frogs meat |
| Furs & Ivory (Standard DHL Restriction) |
| Gambling devices or Slot machines |
| Gemstones (Standard DHL Restriction) |
| Jewellery (Standard DHL restriction) |
| Label and packing material (can be imported only if consignee has a license agreement with the shipper or with permission from the |
| customs authority) |
| Laser pens or pointers |
| Masks |
| Massage equipment indecently packaged |
| Musical greeting cards |
| Night vision binoculars or similar items |
| Nutmeg, seeds & powder thereof |
| Phonographic/Audio Visual media products, subject to authorization by the Ministry of Information |
| Pigs (Swine) and pork products |
| Pornography |
| Postal envelopes |
| Soil samples |
| Spawn of silk-worms, any kinds of soil, leaf, stem, straw and natural manure used for agriculture, |
| Tobacco advertising materials |
| Used tires or retread tires |
| Alcoholic beverages |
| Alcohol distilling equipment |
| All animal blood products |
| All kinds of Liquor, or items containing liquor as an ingredient |
| All narcotics without exception regardless of form.(Including poppy seeds) |
| Annoying car horns or horns that play tunes |
| Antiques & Works of Art (Standard DHL restriction) |
| Asbestos |
| Blank invoices for companies established abroad |
| Christmas Trees |
| Counterfeit products that bear the brand of a manufacturer or brand name of a commercial product, or a commercial title, |
| (Over & Above DHL Restrictions) |
| Crosses, Crucifixes or stars of David |
| Dangerous goods, hazardous or chemical combination materials (Over & above DHL restrictions) |
| Dogs except with permission from the Saudi Arabian embassy in origin country (live Animals Banned for Carriage with DHL Express) |
| Explosives except by licensed importers (Over & above DHL restrictions) |
| Firearms & parts thereof (Over & above DHL restrictions) |
| Frogs meat |
| Furs & Ivory (Standard DHL Restriction) |
| Gambling devices or Slot machines |
| Gemstones (Standard DHL Restriction) |
| Jewellery (Standard DHL restriction) |
| Label and packing material (can be imported only if consignee has a license agreement with the shipper or with permission from the |
| customs authority) |
| Laser pens or pointers |
| Masks |
| Massage equipment indecently packaged |
| Musical greeting cards |
| Night vision binoculars or similar items |
| Nutmeg, seeds & powder thereof |
| Phonographic/Audio Visual media products, subject to authorization by the Ministry of Information |
| Pigs (Swine) and pork products |
| Pornography |
| Postal envelopes |
| Soil samples |
| Spawn of silk-worms, any kinds of soil, leaf, stem, straw and natural manure used for agriculture, |
| Tobacco advertising materials |
| Used tires or retread tires |
Controlled Goods into Saudi Arabia
Some product after import goods need to be checked by customs and complete inspection case by case and some of them require the specific authority to import into the Kingdom from various government ministries or require certificates of conformance from the shipper.
Which product in Saudi Arabia for import requires SASO certification (Pre export CRF)?
| Product Category | Examples of Products |
|---|---|
| Electrical Appliances | Refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines |
| Automotive Components | Batteries, tires, engine parts |
| Construction Materials | Cement, steel bars, pipes, electrical cables |
| Chemicals | Petrochemicals, fertilizers, cleaning agents |
| Food and Beverages | Canned food, dairy products, beverages |
| Personal Care Products | Cosmetics, skincare products, perfumes |
| Toys and Children's Products | Dolls, bicycles, electronic toys |
| Telecommunications Equipment | Mobile phones, routers, telecommunication devices |
| Medical Devices | Diagnostic equipment, surgical instruments |
| Electrical Wires and Cables | Power cables, wiring harnesses |
Calculate Taxes and duties in Saudi Arabia
The import duty tax charged on certain goods that are brought into a country and taxes payable are calculated on the total shipping value, which includes the cost of the imported goods, the cost of freight, and the cost of insurance.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Customs Union equalizes duties paid
upon the entry of an import to any member state of the GCC — UAE,
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman — no matter the destination, the country within the GCC.
Certain products, including aircraft and most livestock, may be imported duty-free, while other products are subject to a 12 percent tariff to protect local industries, such as textiles.
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 50% | 5.58% | No Sales TaxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... | No threshold |
Need origin certificate for all goods?
Please pay attention the presence of origin certificate is not required for customs clearance of products that have a fixed indication of origin that is difficult to remove without leaving a visible effect.
Who is the customs broker?
A customs broker makes everything easy for you, DDPCH can be your customs broker n Saudi Arabia.
Actually, It is any natural or legal person engaged in preparing customs data, signing and presenting it to the customs department, and completing customs formalities for clearing goods for the account of others.
MOI - Ministry of Information
100% of all shipments entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are inspected by any of the following means; X-Ray, sniffer dogs, manually.
The following products and commodities may be intercepted at the time of import and sent to the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Information for review and approval:
- Magazines
- Books
- Compact discs – music or data files
- Computer games
- DVD’s
- Photographic media
- Cards containing electronic information – e.g. satellite TV cards, ID cards, Maps
Free Trade Zone in Saudi Arabia
The transshipment of goods is permitted through the King Abdullah Economic
City, as well as the ports of Jeddah and Dammam, where Saudi Arabia also has bonded re-export zones. The country is likewise a member of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA).
Value Added Tax (VAT) in Saudi Arabia
A 5 percent VAT has been implemented and enforced in Saudi Arabia for most goods and services since January 1, 2018.
Trade relations between China and Saudi Arabia
China and Saudi Arabia have long economic relations, China and Saudi Arabia have voiced strong support for each other’s development strategy.
Saudi Arabia is the 26th largest export economy in the world and the 29th most complex economy, according to the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).
In 2018 Saudi Arabia exported $170B and imported $96.2B, resulting in a positive trade balance of $74.2B. In 2017 the GDP of Saudi Arabia was $686B, and its GDP per capita was $53.8k.
Refined Petroleum ($14.1B), Ethylene Polymers ($11B), Acyclic Alcohols ($6.32B), and Propylene Polymers ($4.59B), using the 1992 revision of the HS (Harmonized System) classification.
Its top imports are Cars ($7.35B), Planes, Helicopters, and/or Spacecraft ($3.2B), Refined Petroleum ($2.83B), Packaged Medicaments ($2.74B) and Broadcasting Equipment ($2.13B).
The top export destinations of Saudi Arabia are China ($31.1B), Japan ($26B), India ($22B), South Korea ($18B), and the United States ($17.3B). The top import origins are China ($18.3B), the United States ($9B), Germany ($9B), South Korea ($6B), and France ($6.05B).
Saudi Arabia borders the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Yemen by land and Egypt, Eritrea, Sudan, Bahrain, and Iran by sea.
What does China import from Saudi Arabia?
China import normally this kind of product from Saudi Arabia
- Crude Petroleum
- Acyclic Alcohols
- Ethylene Polymers
- Cyclic Hydrocarbons
What does China export to Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imports this product from china
- Broadcasting Equipment
- Non-Knit Women’S Suits
- Video Displays
- Electric Heaters
- Light Fixtures
Air freight from China to Saudi Arabia (Air Cargo)
When we speak about air cargo, actually it’s The transportation of goods by aircraft.
if you want to choose air freight from China to Saudi Arabia maybe you prefer this service because of a couple of key reasons
- Speed
- Reliability
- Lower inventory carrying costs
- Opportunity to capture market share
- Cargo Can Go Almost Anywhere
We are happy to inform our customers that DDPCH with everyday cargo flights from China is ready to ship customers shipments with the best price in the market from China to Saudi Arabia
The main international airport in Saudi Arabia
DDPCH with a daily flight to main international flight f Saudi Arabia everyday support many customers from Saudi Arabia, our air freight service cover the main airport in Saudi Arabia like:
- King Fahd International Airport
- King Abdulaziz International Airport
- King Khalid International Airport
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
All document required for air cargo service from China to Saudi Arabia
If you want to use an air cargo shipping service for sending the package you need, provide some important documents like
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice
- Air waybill
in the previous article, we explain about packing list and commercial invoice here we explain all details about Air waybill
What is Air waybill ?
The air waybill is the only document for the client at the destination airport to pick up the goods from the warehouse of the airline.
Only with the air waybill, the consignee can pick up the goods smoothly and timely.
The air waybill is not the same as the international ocean bill of lading. The air waybill has only the original bill of lading, no telex release bill of lading, or CWB bill of lading.
How fill Air waybill for shipping to Saudi Arabia?
here we explain to you how you can fill an Airwaybill for your shipment, but please do not forget if you use DDPCH service, our support team will help you file this Air waybill. The list below indicates what an AWB includes:
- Shipper’s Information: The name and address of the sender (the party initiating the shipment).
- Consignee’s Information: The name and address of the receiver (the party to whom the shipment is being sent).
- Issuing Carrier’s Agent Name and City: This is the information of the air cargo carrier that is transporting the goods, or its agent.
- Accounting Information: Any relevant financial details, like charges, related to the shipment.
- Three-letter origin airport code: This is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code for the airport from where the shipment is departing.
- Three-letter destination airport code: This is the IATA code for the airport where the shipment is headed.
- Requested Routing: The desired transit route for the shipment, if there’s a specific one.
- Commodity Description: A detailed description of the goods being transported, including quantity, weight, and any other identifying details.
- Weight Charge: The charges imposed by the carrier for the transport of the goods, based on their weight.
- Other Charges: Any other charges that apply to the shipment, such as fuel surcharge, security surcharge, or customs fees.
- Declared Value for Customs: The declared value of the goods for the purpose of customs clearance.
- Declared Value for Carriage: The declared value of the goods for determining the limit of the carrier’s liability for loss, damage, or delay.
- Amount of Insurance: The value of insurance coverage for the goods, if insurance is obtained.
- Handling Information: Instructions to those who will handle the shipment during its transportation, including any special handling requirements.
- Chargeable Weight: The weight used to calculate the rate charged by the air carrier. It is either the actual weight of the goods or the volume weight, depending on which is higher.
- Prepaid/Collect box: Indication whether the charges are prepaid (by the shipper) or to be collected (from the consignee).
- AWB number: The unique tracking number for the shipment, assigned by the carrier.
Which Airlines flying from China to Saudi Arabia?
| Airline | Connections | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabian | - | | √ | | | √ | | √ |
| Air France | CDG | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| British Airways | LHR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Emirates | DXB | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Ethiopian | ADD | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Garuda | CGK | √ | √ | √ | √ | | √ | √ |
| Malaysia | KUL | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Egyptair | CAI | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Singapore | SIN | √ | √ | | √ | | √ | √ |
| Saudi Arabian | RUH | √ | | √ | √ | | √ | √ |
| Turkish | IST | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Scoot | SIN | √ | √ | | √ | | √ | √ |
| Srilankan | CMB | | √ | √ | √ | | √ | √ |
| Oman Air | MCT | √ | √ | | √ | | √ | √ |
The most common route for air cargo service between china to Saudi Arabia
may cities from china have flights to Saudi Arabia but here’s a list of the most common route air cargo services between China to Saudi Arabia
- Guangzhou to Jeddah
- Guangzhou to Riyadh
- Guangzhou to Dammam
- Hong Kong to Jeddah
- Hong Kong to Riyadh
- Hong Kong to Dammam
- Hong Kong to Madinah
- Shenzhen to Jeddah
- Shenzhen to Riyadh
- Shenzhen to Dammam
Air freight transit times from China to Saudi Arabia
The primary reason many customers choose to fly their cargo when time is of the essence.
If your need for the product quickly or you need a fast way to correct an error, air freight systems can deliver your shipment in a day or two from china to Saudi Arabia, or even as little as a few hours.
here we tell you the average transit time for air cargo shipping from China to Saudi Arabia.
| Transit time | Riyadh | Jeddah | Makkah | Medina | Dammam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 2-4 days | 5-7 days | 2-4 days | 5-7 days | 2-4 days |
| Shenzhen | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 2-4 days | 5-7 days |
| Guangzhou | 2-4 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 2-4 days |
| Beijing | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 2-4 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
| Hongkong | 3-5 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days | 5-7 days |
Air freight Shipping Cost from China to Saudi Arabia (Freight cost)
Air freight shipping cost from China is changer every week or in busy times like before Christmas maybe every day, because space is limited and many shipments and customers looking to book space in an airplane, but here we tell you the average air cargo shipping cost from china to Saudi Arabia.
| From / To | 22kg+ | 100kg+ | 500kg+ | 1000kg+ | Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air cargo from Shenzhen to Riyadh | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 0.8 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Shanghai to Riyadh | 2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Guangzhou to Riyadh | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Beijing to Riyadh | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Hongkong to Riyadh | 1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Shenzhen to Jeddah | 2.5 | 2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Shanghai to Jeddah | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 0.8 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Guangzhou to Jeddah | 2 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Beijing to Makkah | 2.5 | 2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Hongkong to Makkah | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Shenzhen to Makkah | 1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3-5 Days |
| Air cargo from Shanghai to Makkah | 2.5 | 2 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 3-5 Days |
Major Sea ports of Saudi Arabia
If you want to use sea shipping service from China to Saudi Arabia first, you should know which port is your destination port, here a list of all sea port in Saudi Arabia
- Dammam
- Dhuba
- Dhuba Bulk Plant Terminal
- Gizan
- Jeddah
- Jubail
- King Abdullah Port
- Qadhimah
- Rabigh
- Ras al Ghar
- Ras al Mishab
- Ras Tanura
What is the best sea port in Saudi Arabia for shipping from China?
we suggest to our customers if choose ocean freight service from China to Saudi Arabia choose Dammam seaport, Dammam Port is the biggest seaport in Saudi Arabia, this Port has 4 Terminals and has 1.5m Capacity.
The Port also offers the following services.
- First container terminal.
- Second container terminal.
- Refrigerated cargo terminal.
- Two general cargo terminals.
- Bulk grain Terminal.
- Shared Container Terminal.
- Riyadh Railway Service.
- Yards for Container Transshipment and for all types of cargo, including cars.
- Training center (Specialized Academy in the Maritime Science and Technology).
- Marine control tower equipped with the latest communication equipment.
- Experienced stevedores and container operators.
- All facilities are operating around the clock and all days of the week.
- New yard Ship repair.
- Crane for constructing small maritime floating units.
- Warehouse and re-export area.
Sea freight transit times from China to Saudi Arabia( Ocean fright )
Transit time for FCL and LCL service in sea shipping service is different, but here we say the average transit time for sea shipping service from China top Saudi Arabia.
| From / To | Dammam | Dhuba | Gizan | Jeddah | Qadhimah | Rabigh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 35 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days |
| Shenzhen | 30 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days |
| Ningbo | 25 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days |
| Guangzhou | 30 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days |
| Hong Kong | 30 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days |
| Qingdao | 25 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days |
| Tianjin | 25 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days |
| Xiamen | 30 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days |
| Dalian | 35 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days |
| Dongguan | 25 Days | 30 Days | 35 Days | 30 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days |
| Nanjing | 35 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days | 25 Days | 30 Days | 25 Days |
Sea freight transit times from China to Saudi Arabia( Ocean fright )
If you want to choose sea shipping service from China to Saudi Arabia you must think about the type of your container; we have many types of containers that can load different weights and volume
Here we have a list of the type of container
- 20 ft dry shipping container
- 40 ft dry shipping container
- 40 ft dry high cube shipping container
- 45 ft dry high cube shipping container
- 20 ft flat rack shipping container
- 40 ft flat rack shipping container
- 20 ft open top shipping container
- 40 ft open top shipping container
- 20 ft ventilated shipping container
- 20 ft refrigerated shipping container
- 40 ft refrigerated shipping container
- 20 ft tank shipping container
Sea Shipping Cost from China to Saudi Arabia (Ocean fright rate)
Every day many customers ask us about ocean freight shipping costs from China to Saudi Arabia, DDPCThe H team for calculating sea shipping costs from China to Saudi Arabia needs this information
- size and volume of the shipment
- type of container
- type of commodity and product
- from which port in China to which port in Saudi Arabia
But for your reference, we provide sea shipping costs from China China to Saudi Arabia in this table
| From / To | Dammam | Dhuba | Gizan | Jeddah | Qadhimah | Rabigh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 850 USD | 850 USD | 850 USD | 4852 USD | 850 USD | 850 USD |
| Shenzhen | 1210 USD | 850 USD | 1050 USD | 4110 USD | 1210 USD | 850 USD |
| Ningbo | 850 USD | 980 USD | 1100 USD | 1100 USD | 850 USD | 980 USD |
| Guangzhou | 850 USD | 980 USD | 1420 USD | 1420 USD | 850 USD | 980 USD |
| Hong Kong | 1210 USD | 850 USD | 1420 USD | 850 USD | 1210 USD | 850 USD |
| Qingdao | 1100 USD | 980 USD | 1210 USD | 1050 USD | 1100 USD | 980 USD |
| Tianjin | 1210 USD | 1100 USD | 1100 USD | 850 USD | 1210 USD | 1100 USD |
| Xiamen | 850 USD | 850 USD | 1100 USD | 1050 USD | 850 USD | 850 USD |
| Dalian | 1210 USD | 980 USD | 1050 USD | 1100 USD | 1210 USD | 980 USD |
| Dongguan | 850 USD | 1050 USD | 5110 USD | 1050 USD | 850 USD | 1050 USD |
| Nanjing | 1210 USD | 1420 USD | 1420 USD | 850 USD | 1210 USD | 1420 USD |
FCL and LCL Shipping from China to Saudi Arabia
When shipping goods from China to Saudi Arabia, you have two primary options for container shipment: FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load). Here’s an overview of each:
FCL (Full Container Load):
- In FCL shipping, you book and utilize an entire shipping container exclusively for your goods.
- It is suitable when you have a large volume of goods or want to ensure exclusivity and faster transit times.
- FCL offers advantages like reduced handling, lower risk of damage, and potentially faster customs clearance as the entire container is dedicated to your shipment.
- You are responsible for filling the entire container with your goods, which provides flexibility in packing and organizing your cargo.
LCL (Less than Container Load):
- LCL shipping is for shipments that don’t fill an entire container. Multiple smaller shipments from different shippers are consolidated into one container.
- It is a cost-effective option for smaller volumes of goods or when you don’t require an entire container.
- LCL offers the benefit of cost sharing, as you only pay for the space you use within the container.
- However, LCL may involve additional handling and consolidation processes, potentially leading to longer transit times and increased risk of damage.
Choosing between FCL and LCL depends on factors such as the volume of goods, cost considerations, time sensitivity, and the need for exclusivity. It’s advisable to discuss your specific requirements with your shipping provider or freight forwarder to determine the most suitable option for your shipment from China to Saudi Arabia.
10 Major seaports in Saudi Arabia for shipping
Major seaports are vital for global trade, connecting regions and facilitating the movement of goods. They serve as gateways for imports and exports, accommodating various cargo types and enabling efficient logistics. With advanced infrastructure and connectivity, these ports play a crucial role in economic growth and global supply chains.
- King Abdulaziz Port, Dammam
- King Fahd Industrial Port, Jubail
- King Fahd Port, Yanbu
- Jeddah Islamic Port, Jeddah
- King Abdullah Port, Rabigh
- Jubail Commercial Port, Jubail
- Yanbu Commercial Port, Yanbu
- Dhiba Port, Dhiba
- Ras Al-Khair Port, Ras Al-Khair
- Duba Port, Duba
Door to Door delivery service from china to Saudi Arabia
Door to Door shipping service or DDP service is one of the best DDPCH services from china to Saudi Arabia, in Door to Door shipping service, we make everything easy for our customers and do all the shipping processes.
In Door to Door shipping service we do all shipping processes and all steps like
- Contact your supplier in Chinathe
- Pickup shipment from seller’s warehouse or offer
- Prepper all documents for export from China
- Booking space and loading to airplane or container
- Customs clearance service in your country
- Delivery to customer address at digestion country
Door to Door shipping cost and transit time from china to Saudi Arabia
If you want to know the door-to-door shipping cost from China to Saudi Arabia and transit time, please send this document to the DDPCH team.
less than 1 business day our team calculates costs all shipping cost and gives you the final price and time
- Proforma invoice
- Packing list
- Seller address in cChinahina
- Your shipping method ( air or sea )
- HS code
Door to Door Air shipping cost from china to Saudi Arabia
if you want to know door to door air shipping costs from china to Saudi Arabia, we have prepared a price list for this service.
| Cargo type | 22kg+ | 100kg+ | 500kg+ | 1000kg+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| inland general goods | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Miner | 8 | 5 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| general goods | 6 | 5 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| general goods with battery | 7 | 6 | 2.7 | 2 |
| brand goods | 5 | 4 | 3.2 | 2 |
| brand goods with battery | 6 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 3 |
| CCTV | 7 | 3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| cosmetics; makeup | 7 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3 |
| power bank, pure battery | 6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Express courier service from China to Saudi Arabia
If you are looking for a way or sending your shipment from China to Saudi Arabia, we suggest you use an Express courier service.
this service is suitable for a package under 25 kg, if you use an Express courier service DDPCH can offer you 50%discount for all Express courier companies like FedEx, DHL, TNT, or Aramex.
Main Express courier company from China to Saudi Arabia
Here we have a list of all active Express courier companies from china Saudi Arabian.
- UPS
- EMS
- DHL
- ARAMEX
- FedEx
- CHINA POST
Express courier service transit time from China to Saudi Arabia
Here we tell you how long is take delivery time and the transit time from China to Saudi Arabia with Express courier service.
| Courier name | DELIVERY TIME |
|---|---|
| DHL | 5-7 working days |
| UPS | 5-7 working days |
| TNT | 5-7 working days |
| FedEx | 5-7 working days |
| CHINA POST | 10-15 working days |
| HONG KONG POST | 10-15 working days |
| EMS | 5-7 working days |
| E-express | 10-15 working days |
| ePacket | 10-15 working days |
| CDEK AIR | 10-15 working days |
| Business Line | 10-15 working days |
Yes, there are certain items that are restricted or prohibited to import into Saudi Arabia, including but not limited to alcohol, pork products, certain medications, and anything offensive to Islamic teachings and values. Always check with the relevant authorities or shipping provider.
Typically, you’ll need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (for sea freight) or airway bill (for air freight), and possibly a certificate of origin. Some goods may require additional documentation.
Customs duties and taxes vary based on the type of goods and their value. Check with the Iran Customs Administration or a customs broker for detailed information.
Importing cosmetics or food requires SFDA approval, possible SASO certification, Commercial Registration number on the invoice & waybill, and the product’s HS code and description on the invoice.
Import duty in the GCC countries is calculated on the total shipping value, including the cost of the goods, freight, and insurance. The GCC Customs Union applies equal duties across all member states. Some products, like aircraft and most livestock, may be imported duty-free, while others like textiles may attract a 12% tariff to protect local industries.
You can expect comprehensive customs support for both standard and non-routine customs-clearance processes in Saudi Arabia. This ensures a smooth and efficient operation, allowing your shipments to arrive as quickly as possible and enabling you to focus on your core business.
Import duty in GCC countries is calculated based on the total shipping value, which includes the cost of goods, freight, and insurance. The GCC Customs Union applies the same duties across all member states. Certain products, such as aircraft and most livestock, may be imported duty-free, while others like textiles can be subject to a 12% tariff to protect local industries.
Requirements vary based on shipment value. Provide necessary details, check for certifications and approvals, and include a Certificate of Origin for shipments over US$2,500.
Importing cosmetics or food into Saudi Arabia requires the Importer’s Commercial Registration number on the invoice & Waybill, along with the HS code and product description. Certification from SASO and approval from the Saudi Food & Drug Agency are also required.
China and Saudi Arabia have strong economic ties and support each other’s development strategies. Saudi Arabia is a significant exporter, with Refined Petroleum, Ethylene Polymers, and Acyclic Alcohols being top exports. China is a major destination for Saudi Arabian exports. Saudi Arabia shares land borders with neighboring countries and has access to the sea through nearby nations.