Riyadh- March 21, 2021:

Saudi Customs has clarified that travelers arriving in Saudi Arabia will not have to pay customs duty on new personal belongings if they are worth less than SR3,000 ($800). The report mentions that threshold for personal shipments is SR1,000 which includes the value of the goods and freight charges. However as per Saudi customs, a 15% value-added tax (VAT) is imposed on imported goods.

Students returning from abroad will be exempted from taxes on household furniture and personal belongings at the end of their studies or at the end of work abroad after submitting a proof of college attendance, it said.

Cars manufactured in 2016 and afterwards are allowed to be imported from UAE to Saudi Arabia, if they follow local specifications and standards and the fuel economy standard. Tax will be applied at 5% of the vehicle’s value, in addition to 15% VAT. The 15% VAT rate also applies to goods imported from other Gulf states, in addition to shipping fees, customs fees and any other charges. These will be applied until the electronic services system among the Gulf countries begins, Saudi Customs said.

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