Customs & Import-Export Lawyers in Jeddah

Customs, import & export in Jeddah: Jeddah Islamic Port makes this specialty central

Jeddah's position as a major Red Sea port makes customs, import, and export matters among the specialties most needed by traders and importers in the city specifically. Customs duties are calculated first based on the goods' value (CIF), then the duty is added to the goods' value, and total VAT (15%) is calculated on the combined total, not on the goods' value alone.

Customs deferral: improving cash flow for major importers

ZATCA offers a "deferral" feature for businesses with a strong compliance record, allowing VAT payment on imports to be rolled into the monthly return instead of immediate payment at the customs point, considerably improving cash flow for high-volume importers. Eligibility for this feature usually requires a clean compliance record without repeated customs violations.

Common customs disputes: classification and valuation

Most disputes with customs arise over classifying goods (and the resulting different duty rate), assessing their actual customs value, or delayed release of a shipment for procedural reasons. Each of these disputes has a specific objection track before the Authority, and accurately documenting original invoices and certificates of origin from the start considerably reduces the chances of a dispute arising at all.

Our customs, import, and export services

• Reviewing goods classification and valuation before import to avoid duty surprises
• Applying for the customs deferral feature for eligible businesses
• Objecting to disputed customs classification or valuation decisions
• Resolving delayed shipment release and procedural issues at ports of entry

How we start

1. Send us your shipment or customs dispute details over WhatsApp
2. We review the classification and documents and determine the correct track for objection or benefiting from deferral
3. We follow up with the Authority through to resolving the issue or releasing your shipment

For a customs issue or import/export advice in Jeddah, contact us on WhatsApp.

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