Key facts
- Currency
- Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- De minimis
- No duty up to SAR 1,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff
- Qatar
- Customs union
- Gulf Cooperation Council
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SAR 1,000 pay no customs duty. Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).
Currency and customs tariff
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).
Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar.
De minimis in Saudi Arabia
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SAR 1,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Saudi Arabia, went live on border.bot on 9 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Saudi Arabia use for customs?
Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in SAR.
What is the de minimis threshold in Saudi Arabia?
Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to SAR 1,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
Which customs tariff does Saudi Arabia use?
Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar.
Sources and updates
The de minimis thresholds for Saudi Arabia come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.