Country Guide - Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Import Prohibitions & Shipping Guidelines

All shipments with a value over $300 will require a Formal Clearance Process, hence, Saudi Arabian Customs may require additional documentation from consignee.

Additional clearance charges, approvals and processing time maybe applicable. Additional information can be found at the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Customs Website.

These are some of the items the Saudi Arabian government prohibits:

• Dangerous Goods as defined by IATA (Intl. Air Transport Association)
• Any item contrary to the Royal Family, Saudi Arabian or Muslim beliefs or morality
• Goods either shipped from or manufactured in Israel are completely banned
• Alcohol and alcohol related items
• Items of human concealment such as: masks, artificial pearls, etc.
• Items used for gambling or games of chance
• Stuffed animals and Pokemon toys
• Any items which depict or display the female anatomy (other than for strict medical purposes)
• Electronic Cigarettes
• Watches which have cameras attached to them
• Pornography in any form
• Sex toys and other items related to sex
• All kinds of religious books (including but not limited to Qur'an, bible, Buddhism & etc.)
• Toys operated by fuel
• Spice
• Herbal Tea
• Herbal Products
• Synthetic Marijuana (K2)
• Dry Ice
• Dates
• Video Games (containing graphic material)
• Male Enhancement Supplements (creams, tablets or sprays)
• Laser Pointers
• Adult Toys
• Magic Games
• Any items that has a hidden camera or anything that can be used as a spying device like (pens, watches and etc.)
• Metal Detector (personal Use)
• Electrical Shocker (personal use)
• Tattoo Machine
• All shipments containing jewelry including but not limited to (gold, silver, platinum, pearls, stones and diamonds, precious metals and etc.) -with a declared or commercial value above USD $500 is prohibited and will be confiscated by the customs authorities.
• All commercial shipments containing jewelry including but not limited to gold, silver, platinum, pearls, stones, diamonds, precious metals and etc.

ANIMALS / PLANTS

• Live Animals or Insects
• Animal Carcasses
• Furs
• Live plants and plant materials
• Plant Seeds

HIGH VALUE ITEMS

• Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
• Precious metals and stones
• Jewelry
• Bullion

UNIDENTIFIABLE ITEMS
Including but not limited to items listed below without manufacturer label

• Substances or chemicals
• Liquids
• Non-prescription medications
• Vitamins or supplements
• Food items

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• Asbestos
• Wastes as defined in the IATA regulation
• Garbage
• Disinterred human remains
• Combustible material
• Lithium Batteries*
• Human remains, including ashes
• Embryos

MONETARY ITEMS

• Cash/Currency
• Lottery Tickets or any gambling devices that are prohibited by law

MILITARY ITEMS

• Mounted or non-mounted optics (scopes)
• Night vision and related items
• Infrared/Thermal imagers/cameras
• Range finders
• Law enforcement tactical gear or training apparatus
• Military tactical gear or training apparatus
• Training equipment
• Law enforcement uniforms, IDs and badges (genuine or imitations)
• Military uniforms, IDs and badges (genuine or imitations)

WEAPONS

• Firearms, ammunition or firearm parts and accessories
• Ammunition
• Firearm parts and accessories (Including Holsters)
• Stun Guns
• Tasers
• Pepper Spray
• Hunting Knives over 5 in Length
• Swords & Bayonets
• Air Soft Guns
• BB Guns

ALCOHOL, DRUGS, AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS

• Illegal Narcotics
• Prescription Drugs
• Alcohol
• Electronic cigarette cartridges
• Cigarettes
• Cigars

General Detail on Prohibited Items
Boxit4me prohibits any items which are prohibited by any laws, regulations, or statutes of any federal, state, or local government of any country through which the shipment may be carried. Any items that would require Boxit4me to obtain a special license to transport the shipment are also prohibited. Boxit4me prohibits items that would damage equipment, personnel, or other packages.

For an Extensive List please check below Links depending on the Service Provider of your choice;

DHL import restrictions for Saudi Arabia
FedEx import restrictions for Saudi Arabia
UPS import restrictions for Saudi Arabia