Saudi Arabia Revises Customs Tariffs, Increases Duties, and Updates HS Codes Effective 2025

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.

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