Industries

Vehicles & Equipment

From sedans to heavy equipment — professional clearance

We Serve Major Saudi Auto Dealers and Distributors

OBOOR works with dealers and distributors of leading auto brands in the Saudi market. We understand the sector’s needs: speed in clearing large shipments, accuracy in duty calculation, and flexibility for project cargo.

Whether you are:

  • A dealer importing large lots
  • A used-car showroom
  • A spare-parts importer for workshops
  • A leasing company refreshing its fleet
  • A factory needing production equipment
Vehicle and equipment shipping — OBOOR

Relevant Regulators

We deal with all of them on your behalf

New Vehicles

For dealers and official showrooms. Fast clearance of large lots.

Used Vehicles

SASO conditions: max 5 years for passenger vehicles. We handle technical inspection and the Energy Efficiency certificate.

Trucks & Heavy Equipment

Max 10 years for trucks. Specialized expertise in project cargo, construction equipment, and bulldozers.

OEM Spare Parts

Require SABER certificates. We handle registration and conformity certificate issuance.

Mandatory Requirements

What every shipment needs

Model within the allowed age (5 years passenger, 10 trucks, 30+ classic)
SASO Energy Efficiency certificate
GCC standards (GSO) conformity
Clear, unmodified VIN
Free of flood and fire damage
Not a former police or taxi vehicle (Salvage)
Arabic-language user manual
Commercial Registration for commercial imports

Duties: 5% customs + 15% VAT = ~20% of the vehicle value. For used vehicles: 10% annual depreciation (max 50%). GCC-origin vehicles are exempt from customs duty.

Product Types We Handle

Comprehensive sector experience

Sedans & SUVs

Pickups

Trucks

Heavy equipment

Motorcycles

Electric vehicles

Spare parts

Classic cars

What We Provide

End-to-end solutions in one package

Customs clearance for new-vehicle shipments
Clearance for individual and commercial used vehicles
Coordinate technical inspection at the port
Obtain the SASO Energy Efficiency certificate
Accurate duty and tax calculation
Handle GCC-origin exemptions
Spare parts clearance with SABER certificates
Coordinate transport from port to showroom/workshop
Project cargo and heavy equipment expertise

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the allowed age for used vehicles?

5 years for passenger vehicles (sedans, SUVs, pickups), counted backwards. Trucks max 10 years. Classic vehicles 30+ years allowed under special conditions.

Which vehicles are prohibited from import?

Prohibited: former police or taxi vehicles (Salvage), vehicles past the allowed age, vehicles with modified VIN, vehicles with flood or fire damage history.

When are extra efficiency fees applied?

On vehicles that don’t meet energy efficiency standards: sedans below 10.3 km/L, SUVs and pickups below 9.0 km/L. Extra fees start at SAR 20,000.

Can electric vehicles be imported?

Yes — with special regulations. They require SASO conformity certificates, with battery and electrical systems verification.

Do spare parts require SABER certificates?

Yes — auto spare parts fall under SASO technical regulations. They need SABER registration and a Product (PC) or Shipment certificate.

Need professional clearance for your vehicle shipment?

Our team understands SASO requirements and accelerates your procedures

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