Import preparation checklist
Organize shipment details and documents, then review your brief before sharing it with Sent.
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Downloadable guides
Original Sent editions — July 2026. Requirements can change; consult the current online guide before shipping.
Saudi Import Playbook
Sent’s practical reference for preparing imports and customs clearance in Saudi Arabia.
Read the online guideSaudi Import Certification Decision Tree
A visual reference to help you navigate product certification and SABER requirements.
Read the online guideGuides to help you prepare
Start with the requirements, then plan the right next step for your shipment.
SABER guide: prepare products and shipments for Saudi Arabia
Understand product conformity, shipment certificates and the information to prepare before importing. A practical guide for buyers, suppliers and logistics teams.
Read the guideSaudi customs clearance guide: from preparation to delivery
Plan your Saudi import with a clear sequence for classification, approvals, documents, pre-arrival filing and onward delivery. Adapted from Sent’s Saudi Import Playbook.
Read the guideSaudi customs clearance: an enquiry checklist
Organise shipment facts and available documents for a conversation about clearance and onward movement.
Read the guideUpdates & perspectives
Official updates and practical perspectives for shipment planning and operations.
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