The following information applies to DHL shipments with a value of US$100 or above destined for Saudi Arabia (as of the January 2012):
- Your commercial registration number should be clearly displayed on invoices and Waybills
- You should check to see if your goods require certification from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO)
- Certificates must accompany your invoice and be issued from a recognised inspection company from the country of origin
- The 6-digit HS number along with a full description of your goods should be displayed on your customs invoice
- High-value shipments (over US $2,500) must be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin
- Telecommunications equipment needs prior approval from the Communications & Information Technology Commission (CITC)
- Medicines, vitamins, cosmetics and food will need to be approved by the Saudi Food & Drug agency
- Passport or personal identification numbers should be quoted on the paperwork if you are shipping to an individual
For further guidance, please refer to DHL's Import Guide for Saudi Arabia