Saudi Arabia SASO Import Conformity Programme — Product Certification

HEADLINE: Inconsistent import safety standards risked consumer safety in Saudi Arabia.

Key Obligations

Pre-shipment inspection by SASO-appointed agent; CoC required at port of entry; Saudi Standards compliance; SABER platform registration

Penalty Ranges

Refusal of entry; fines; seizure

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing — CoC required before import

Affected HS Codes: 8471, 8501, 8504, 8507, 8513, 8516, 8517, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8525, 8528, 9503

Issuing Authority: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)

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