December 2025

SASO has updated 4 new HS CODES and implementation from 15 Jan 2026. The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced amendments to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) integrated customs tariff, aligning with updates from the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). This includes the introduction of over 400 new HS codes and more than 100 sub-categories to enhance product classification accuracy and tariff application. Several existing codes have been deleted or modified, affecting products under various technical regulations such as textiles, building materials, electrical equipment, and vehicles.

Existing Product Certificates of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificates of Conformity (SCoC) remain valid until expiry, with new codes assigned during customs clearance. The changes take effect on the SABER platform starting January 1, 2026. Stakeholders should review updated codes on SABER to ensure compliance and avoid delays in imports.

REMINDER About the enforcement date of USB TYPE-C starts 01 JAN, 2026

We would like to remind you of the announcement outlined below:

According to the announcement by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Communication Space and Technology Commission (CST) of the mandatory stages of unifying charging ports for mobile phones and electronic devices in the Saudi market, as starting in 2025, it is scheduled to require companies and suppliers to standardize the types of charging ports to be of the “USB Type-C” type. This is following the technical and administrative requirements stated in the relevant technical regulations and standard specifications, to improve users' experiences in the Kingdom without charging them additional costs, as well as providing high-quality charging and data transmission technology, in addition to supporting environmental sustainability principles by reducing the volume of electronic waste.

Imposing decision will be implemented in two stages,

1. first stage will start on January 1, 2026, It will include mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers, portable video game consoles, headphones, earphones, speakers, keyboards, computer cursors (mouse), portable navigation systems, portable speakers, and wireless routers

2. While the second stage will begin on April 1, 2026, includes portable computers (laptops).