Customs Clearance Fees in Jeddah: Detailed Guide

Jeddah Islamic Port handles more than 60% of Saudi imports. If you plan to import via Jeddah, this guide explains every halala you’ll pay — without surprises.

Government Fees (Mandatory)

1. Customs Duty

5% of the CIF goods value (price + freight + insurance)

2. VAT

15% calculated after the customs duty is added

Example: A SAR 100,000 Shipment

Item	Amount
Goods value (CIF)	100,000
Customs duty (5%)	5,000
Pre-VAT total	105,000
VAT 15%	15,750
Government total	120,750

Jeddah Islamic Port Fees

Demurrage

• 5 free days per container after unloading
• Then: SAR 50–150/day for a 20-foot container
• Then: SAR 100–300/day for a 40-foot container

Container Freight Station (CFS) Fees

• LCL shipments (shared): SAR 200–500
• Pre-clearance service: SAR 100–200

Customs Broker Service Fees

Vary by shipment type:

Shipment Type	Approximate Fees
20-ft container — general goods	SAR 800–1,500
40-ft container — general goods	SAR 1,200–2,000
LCL (less than container)	SAR 500–1,000
Air shipment	SAR 400–800
With SABER/SFDA	+SAR 500–1,500

How to Save on Clearance Fees in Jeddah

1. Use pre-clearance — clearance in 2 hours instead of 5 days
2. Prepare all documents before shipment arrival to avoid demurrage
3. Choose an experienced broker who knows Jeddah Islamic Port in detail
4. Import from GCC countries for the 5% customs exemption

OBOOR’s Tip

We have a permanent field team at Jeddah Islamic Port. We handle:

• Pre-arrival shipment monitoring
• Paying duties on your behalf
• Issuing the release permit
• Coordinating transport to your warehouse

Book a free consultation — accurate fee calculation before any commitment.