What does SABER stand for ?
SABER is a legal requirement for enterprises or companies registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) that will import products for commercial or personal use. A new required computer system based on importers, the SABER portal system enables online certification of imports into Saudi Arabia. The long-term goal is for the SABER platform to take the role of the SASO COC as the sole verification mechanism for goods clearing through Saudi Arabian customs. A Product COC and a Shipment COC must be issued by SABER for all shipments coming into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The SABER system regulation’s implementation
How will the Saber System alter the Saudi Arabian import market?
The SABER system regulation’s implementation will result in a change in who is in charge of organizing the products' customs clearance. Now, it is the importer's responsibility to register their business, goods, and shipments on the SABER website if they are based in Saudi Arabia (KSA). It is necessary to have a Saber certificate.
There we UFO Back-Office is able to keep an eye on and support our clients when they acquire the SABER.
There we UFO Back-Office is able to keep an eye on and support our clients when they acquire the SABER.
Is it easy to use the SABER portal?
Yes it is but rejected files are a problem for SABER system users due to lack of knowledge. Although the system may seem easy to use, it is more difficult to adhere to the mandated technical regulations than the SASO COC. Many people have discovered that when a file is denied, funds paid to system are not refundable. So here you can get assistance from UFO Back-Office, and we will pre-evaluate all files before any payments are issued, so you can be certain of compliance before taking the chance of losing money.
Does the SABER system support global HS codes?
Saudi Arabia operates Using its own 12-digit HS customs codes,. The technical requirements that must be met and whether SASO or SABER is necessary are determined by the Saudi HS customs code for the product. The SA 2 digit HS Code does not usually match several 6 to 8 digit international HS custom codes. To find the correct HS customs code for your products, you must carefully review them 90% of the time. Based on the KSA Customs Tariff Code . There we UFO Back-Office team can enter the product details in the system for you.
Categories on the SABER portal:
There are two categories, regulated and non-regulated, under which any product will fall under the SABER system. Only controlled cargo was required to be recorded on SABER in the past. All imported cargo must now be registered because SABER has made it essential to also register non-regulated goods as of January 1, 2021.
1. Regulated Products (Products with a High or Medium Risk) These goods fall into two categories: Additionally, included in the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Regulated Products are Medium & High-Risk Products. In accordance with this program, SASO will issue Technical Regulations with R-CABs' participation required that are conceptually similar to EU Regulations but tailored to the Saudi market. The Technical Regulations will define the applicable Conformity assessment methods if the products fall inside the scope.
2. Products Not Regulated (Low Risk Products) Through the required engagement of the R-CABs, these Regulated Products must get the Certificate of Conformity for the product and shipments through SABER portal. High-risk products are subject to conformity assessment procedures and must get the SASO Quality Mark Authorization.
Certification of Conformity (COC )
1. Product (registration) Certificate: The SABER platform's initial step is to register products according to their classification, whether they are regulated or not. A product (registration) certificate will be produced for this registration, which has a one-year expiration date.
2. Shipment Certificate: Following product registration, importers are required to provide a shipment certificate for each item they bring into the kingdom. The shipment certificate will only be good for one import for which it was issued.
Documents needed to complete a shipment certificate on the SABER portal:
• A business invoice (Commercial invoice number and invoice value will be mentioned on the shipment certificate)
• Packing order (product details like quantity and gross weight will be mentioned on the shipment certificate).
1. Regulated Products (Products with a High or Medium Risk) These goods fall into two categories: Additionally, included in the GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) Regulated Products are Medium & High-Risk Products. In accordance with this program, SASO will issue Technical Regulations with R-CABs' participation required that are conceptually similar to EU Regulations but tailored to the Saudi market. The Technical Regulations will define the applicable Conformity assessment methods if the products fall inside the scope.
2. Products Not Regulated (Low Risk Products) Through the required engagement of the R-CABs, these Regulated Products must get the Certificate of Conformity for the product and shipments through SABER portal. High-risk products are subject to conformity assessment procedures and must get the SASO Quality Mark Authorization.
Certification of Conformity (COC )
1. Product (registration) Certificate: The SABER platform's initial step is to register products according to their classification, whether they are regulated or not. A product (registration) certificate will be produced for this registration, which has a one-year expiration date.
2. Shipment Certificate: Following product registration, importers are required to provide a shipment certificate for each item they bring into the kingdom. The shipment certificate will only be good for one import for which it was issued.
Documents needed to complete a shipment certificate on the SABER portal:
• A business invoice (Commercial invoice number and invoice value will be mentioned on the shipment certificate)
• Packing order (product details like quantity and gross weight will be mentioned on the shipment certificate).
How is a Saber system certificate obtained?
In order to assist with SABER registration for your incoming shipments into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), UFO Back-Office offers a dedicated SABER system desk. If you are exporting to Saudi Arabia Contact the UFO Back-Office team without any delay
