Import Fees from China — Everything You Need to Know
Before ordering, understand the real cost — here we break down every import fee clearly.
Import cost components
Product cost (China price)
The actual price in CNY or USD, converted to SAR at the daily exchange rate.
Example: 100 CNY ≈ 52 SAR
Shipping fees
Depends on shipment weight and shipping type. Air is faster and more expensive; sea is slower and cheaper.
Air: ~35-60 SAR/kg | Sea: ~8-15 SAR/kg
Saudi customs duties
Shipments under 1,000 SAR are duty-free. Above that, rates range from 5-20% by product type.
Electronics: typically 5% | Clothing: may reach 20%
VAT (15%)
15% applied to (product cost + shipping + customs). Mandatory on all imports.
300 SAR item + 50 shipping = 350 × 15% = 52.5 SAR VAT
Service fee
Farq Pro's fee for supplier coordination, customs clearance, shipping, and delivery.
Transparent and included upfront in the quote — no surprises
📊 The full cost formula
Total cost =
Product price + Shipping + Customs + 15% VAT + Service fee
Farq Pro calculates all components upfront in one transparent quote.
Shipping types comparison
| Type | Transit time | Approx. cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Express air | 7-15 days | 35-60 SAR/kg | Electronics, gifts, samples |
| 📦 Standard air | 15-25 days | 20-35 SAR/kg | Most general products |
| 🚢 Sea freight | 30-60 days | 8-15 SAR/kg | Furniture, large items, bulk |
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