Due to the distance involved, the cost of shipping American cars in Saudi Arabia is usually determined by the availability of transport carriers at the time requested. There are specific restrictions on Saudi Arabia cars being imported into the country that you should be aware of. Some of these restrictions include:
- No vehicles older than 5 years old are allowed into the country
- No salvage titles or accident damaged vehicles are allowed into the country
- Vehicles that have previously been used as a taxi or a police vehicle are not welcome
By carefully researching and fully understanding the whole process before going through with your plan, you would enjoy a painless and worry-free transport of your American cars in Saudi Arabia. We encourage you to speak with one of our representatives about the type of vehicle you have, the age of the vehicle, and its running condition, so that we can assist you.
Some salient points you also need to consider when shipping American cars in Saudi Arabia
- If you bought a new car, then your name must be listed on the front of the Title as the registered owner
- If the car has been sold, then both the seller and buyer have to sign the back of the Title in the spaces provided on the back of the Title
- For safety reasons, the vehicle must not exceed ¼ of the gas tank
- You can only import 1 vehicle per year into Saudi Arabia without a commercial permit
Required documents for shipping a car to Saudi Arabia
- A clear Title of Ownership with no Liens on the Title (must be verified by the Saudi Embassy or the US Chamber of Commerce)
- Passport and entry visa
- Importer authorization
- Police clearance
- Bill of lading
- Conformity Certificate
- Export Declaration from United States Customs
Most common ports for Saudi Arabia cars import
- Dammam
- Jeddah
- King Abdullah
- Riyadh
Taxes and Duties
The Saudi Arabia Customs usually verify the value of a vehicle based on the pricelist issued by the manufacturer, and also by considering the depreciation rates based on the age of the vehicle.
- A vehicle that is 6 months old or newer is considered new and no deduction is taken from it
- A vehicles that is older than 6 months, but below a year is granted a deduction rate of 2%
- A vehicles that is between 2 years to 5 years old is granted a monthly deduction rate of 1%
- The customs tax is calculated based on the value of the vehicle plus the cost of freight and insurance
- The customs duty rate is 5% for motor vehicles and 12% for trucks
You can rely on us to provide you with up-to-date information regarding any changes in the rules and regulations of shipping American cars in Saudi Arabia. You can also contact the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Washington DC for the latest import rates.