- Saudi Arabia has amended its Integrated Customs Tariff, effective November 27, 2025, updating HS codes and customs duty rates.
- A new HS code (98.04) is established for goods transferred between customs zones, including free zones.
- Customs duty rates are revised for a wide range of products, with some items now subject to rates up to 20%.
- New detailed HS subcategories for food and beverages, especially sweetened drinks, will apply from January 1, 2026, aligning with excise tax classifications.
- Businesses are advised to review tariff classifications and supply chains due to these changes and recent GCC tariff structure updates.
Source: mailchi.mp
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