Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Saudi Arabia

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Saudi Arabia: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 15%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: SASO / SABER. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/400 V, 60 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
VAT 15%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
SASO / SABER
Grid
230/400 V, 60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Saudi Arabia

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents the factory must provide for SASO / SABER
  • Electrical configuration for 230/400 V, 60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Saudi Arabia
Does Saudi Arabia have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Saudi Arabia?

The grid in Saudi Arabia is 230/400 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Saudi Arabia?

The key requirement is SASO / SABER. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

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