It is important to take care of quarantine and import regulations when sending any package or shipment from India to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has strict customs and health authorities, especially if the package contains food, medicines, or herbal products, which I will inform you about.
1.Allowed and prohibited items:
Cloth, shoes, educational material, personal documents, perfumes, watches, and medicines can also be sent along with the doctor’s prescription. Pig meat and its products are banned in Saudi Arabia. Sending alcohol, drugs, medicines, homemade foods non-Islamic books, and dangerous chemicals is strictly prohibited.
2.Documentation:
For sending anything from India to Saudi Arabia, complete documentation is required. This documentation is done during the customs clearance and quarantine process. Inside the package, a detailed seal of the item is written. The name of the item, its quantity and price, the name of the item, and its estimate (weight and dimensions).
Packing styles are also known, like boxes, envelopes, or crates. The address of the sender and receiver, the contact number of the receiver, and the bar code or tracking number of the courier company. If the package contains foods, medicines, or herbal products, then it is necessary to attach the issued certificate of the health authorities’ envelopes.
Apart from this, if the shipment is commercial, then the sender and the receiver must have import and export licenses. The estimated value of the package and the list of contents are for the customs authorities. It is necessary for international shipment, if the package is insured then it is necessary to get the certificate of the insurance company.
3.Quarantine Regulation:
Before sending any package from India to Saudi Arabia, it is necessary to take care of quarantine rules. These rules have been imposed by the health and agricultural departments of Saudi Arabia so that harmful diseases, pests, and containments do not reach the country. Only that food can be sent which is sealed and packaging.
Expiry date must be written on it. Halal certification is required for meat and related products. Fruits, vegetables, and meat items are allowed only after quarantine inspections. Certification for pest-free and contamination-free items is necessary. Apart from this, a phytosanitary certificate is required for sending plants or seeds to Saudi Arabia.
Clearance of chemicals, fertilizers, and such items that pose environmental or health risks is necessary in her international package. The Saudi Customs and Quarantine Department inspects it. The quarantine inspection may take some time (1 or 2 weeks).
4.Courier Service:
For sending packages from India to Saudi Arabia it is necessary to choose a good and reliable courier service. The advantage of a good courier is that the packages reach safely on time and as per customs regulations.
Some good and reliable international courier services are available DHL, FedEx, Aramex, Blue Dart (FedEx’s partner), UPS, and India Post (EMS service) these services provide options for all types of personal and commercial shipments. I will also tell you about the choice of a courier. If the package is urgent then one should take the option of express delivery.
For heavy or bulk items, one should choose economical or freight services. An important feature of a good courier service is that You can track your package online. The tracking number is mentioned on the courier receipt. The courier charges depend on the weight, dimensions, and delivery speed of the packages.
- Express Delivery: It is expensive but arrives quickly, (3-5 days).
- Economy Service: It is cheaper, but delivery takes longer, (7-15 days).
Estimated Rates:
- For 1kg package
- DHL/FedEx Express: ₹3,000 – ₹5,000.
- Aramex Economy: ₹2,000 – ₹3,000.
- India Post EMS: ₹1,500 – ₹2,500.
5.Customs Duty:
Customs Duty is a tax that is levied on your package or goods when you import or export to another country (like India to Saudi Arabia). This duty is a way of generating revenue for the government of the country and it ensures that imported goods are regulated.
6.Time Frame:
Time frame means the time or duration in which your package or shipment takes to reach the destination (e.g., Saudi Arabia). Time frame depends on many things, such as shipment type, courier service, and customs clearance.
