# Saudi Arabia: import VAT and de minimis

> Saudi Arabia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%. 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).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/saudi-arabia
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 15%
- De minimis: No duty up to SAR 1,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: [Qatar](https://border.bot/countries/qatar)
- Customs union: [Gulf Cooperation Council](https://border.bot/countries/gulf-cooperation-council)
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Currency and customs tariff

Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).

Saudi Arabia uses the tariff lines of Qatar.

## Import VAT and other taxes in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%.

## 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 import taxes for Saudi Arabia, went live on border.bot on 11 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 VAT rate on imports into Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%.

### 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 import taxes for Saudi Arabia come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

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.

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