Key facts
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 15%
- De minimis
- No duty up to SAR 1,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Qatar
- Customs union
- Gulf Cooperation Council
Summary
Saudi Arabia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SAR 1,000 pay no customs duty. Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).
Currency and customs tariff
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).
Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar.
Import VAT and other taxes in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%.
De minimis in Saudi Arabia
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SAR 1,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Saudi Arabia, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Saudi Arabia use for customs?
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in SAR.
What is the VAT rate on imports into Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%.
What is the de minimis threshold in Saudi Arabia?
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SAR 1,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Which customs tariff does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Saudi Arabia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for Saudi Arabia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.