Saudi customs duty and VAT calculator

This calculator estimates customs duty and VAT on goods imported into Saudi Arabia: it adds the goods value, freight and insurance to get the customs value, applies the duty rate, then charges 15% VAT on the customs value plus duty.

Input currency

With US dollars selected, amounts are converted at 3.75 riyals per dollar and results are shown in riyals.

Goods value (per invoice)

Freight to the port

InsuranceLeave empty if you don't know the insurance value.

Customs duty rate (%)

The rate is set by the customs tariff for your goods' HS code. Look up your code in the customs tariff and enter the rate here.

Other duties or taxes in SAR (optional)Such as excise tax or anti-dumping duty, if they apply. They are included in the VAT base.

Add the customs declaration processing fee0.15% of the customs value, minimum SAR 15 and maximum SAR 500 per declaration, according to ZATCA's schedule of fees for customs services.

Estimated result

Customs value: SAR 0.00
Customs duty: SAR 0.00
Other duties or taxes: SAR 0.00
VAT base: SAR 0.00
VAT 15%: SAR 0.00
Total duties and taxes: SAR 0.00
Total cost after customs: SAR 0.00

Estimate for planning only. The final amount is set by the customs declaration. Clearance fees, transport and storage are not included.

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How the calculator works

Customs value = goods value + freight + insurance.
Customs duty = customs value × duty rate.
VAT base = customs value + customs duty + any other duties or taxes (including the declaration processing fee if selected).
VAT = VAT base × 15%.
Total duties and taxes = customs duty + other charges + VAT.

Example with illustrative figures

Goods worth SAR 100,000, freight of SAR 8,000 and insurance of SAR 1,000 give a customs value of SAR 109,000. At a 5% duty rate the duty is SAR 5,450, the VAT base SAR 114,450 and VAT SAR 17,167.50. Total duties and taxes: SAR 22,617.50.

For the full explanation, read our guide to customs duty and VAT on imports.

Calculator questions

How is Saudi customs duty calculated?

Customs duty is the customs value of the goods multiplied by the duty rate for their tariff line. The customs value usually includes the price of the goods plus freight and insurance up to entry into Saudi Arabia, and the rate depends on the goods' HS code.

How is VAT on imports calculated?

VAT is charged at 15% on the customs value plus customs duty and any excise tax or other charges; VAT itself is not part of the base. It is paid when the goods enter the Kingdom, and a VAT-registered importer recovers it through the VAT return.

Is the calculator result final?

No. The result is an estimate for planning. The final amount is set by the customs declaration, based on the accepted value and the correct HS code. The calculator does not include additional fees, excise tax or anti-dumping duties unless you enter them under other charges.