Import & Export

Customs clearance and import logistics

We manage documentation, conformity certification, customs clearance and onward delivery for imports into Saudi Arabia, so shipments move from port to site without avoidable delay.

Customs officer inspecting an open shipping container

Customs clearance is where most import delays and unplanned costs occur: incomplete documents, missing conformity certificates, incorrect tariff classification or late payment of duties. Azm Al Safwa has cleared shipments for Saudi companies, institutions and major projects since 2015. Because clearance is part of our wider import service, we prepare the documentation before goods leave origin, which reduces time at the port and the risk of penalties.

Scope of service

01

Pre-shipment documentation

Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and bills of lading checked before departure.

02

Conformity certification

Product and shipment conformity certificates arranged through the SABER platform where required.

03

Tariff classification and duties

Correct HS classification and calculation of customs duties and VAT.

04

Customs declaration and release

Declarations filed and followed through to release with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

05

Freight and delivery

Sea, air and land freight, port handling, storage and delivery to site across the Kingdom.

Ports and entry points

Our team is based in the Eastern Province and regularly clears shipments through King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. We coordinate clearance through other Saudi sea, air and land entry points as required.

The clearance process

Cargo vessel at port
  1. 01

    Document review

    Shipping documents and product details are checked against Saudi requirements.

  2. 02

    Certification

    Conformity certificates are obtained before arrival.

  3. 03

    Declaration and duties

    The declaration is filed and duties settled.

  4. 04

    Release and delivery

    Goods are released and delivered to site with full records.

Frequently asked questions

Can you clear shipments that you did not source?

Yes. Clearance is available as a standalone service as well as part of our import service.

Which documents are required?

Typically a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading or airway bill, and the relevant conformity certificates. Requirements vary by product.

How long does clearance take?

This depends on the product, the port and whether certificates are in place before arrival. We provide an estimate for each shipment.

Discuss an upcoming shipment

Share the shipment details and our team will confirm documentation requirements and an estimated clearance schedule.

We respond within one business day.