Saudi Customs launched a data correction program on 1 Jan 2020 enabling importers to voluntarily correct their import customs data misdeclarations.
Through the data correction initiative, importers in Saudi Arabia can now submit requests to Saudi Customs to apply for correct customs fees related to the value, origin and type of goods that were misdeclared to Saudi Customs.


On 1 January 2020, imports to Saudi Arabia must adhere to newly approved Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation (SASO) technical regulations for 20 more product categories on the SABER certification platform, extending coverage on SASO’s electronic platform’s to a total of 40 product categories.