Trusted by Chinese Exporters Across Industries
From defense contractors to IT infrastructure providers
Why Chinese Manufacturers Choose Safe Hands
Chinese Compliance Expertise
We understand Chinese export regulations and work with your compliance team to ensure smooth Saudi import clearance.
Direct China Origin Coverage
Full coverage from Ningbo, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. DDP delivery to Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, or NEOM.
Vision 2030 Project Ready
We deliver project cargo to sites across the Kingdom, coordinated with your main contractor and to each site.s own access requirements.
Our IOR Process
Seamless transition from factory in China to your site in Saudi Arabia.
Document Validation
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin
Compliance Check
HS code verification, SABER PCoC/SCoC, restricted items review
FASAH Pre-clearance
Filing ZATCA declaration before vessel/flight arrival
Customs Clearance
Duty & VAT payment, physical inspection facilitation if flagged
Final Delivery
To your warehouse, Amazon.sa fulfillment center, or NEOM project site
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is an Importer of Record in Saudi Arabia?
An Importer of Record (IOR) is a legally registered Saudi entity that handles customs declarations, duty payments, VAT, and regulatory approvals on behalf of foreign companies that do not have a local Saudi entity.
QCan I import to Saudi Arabia without a local company?
Yes. By using a licensed IOR service provider like Safe Hands Shipping Line, you can import commercial goods into Saudi Arabia without establishing a local company or obtaining a Commercial Registration (CR).
QWhat is SABER and do I need it?
SABER is Saudi Arabia's mandatory product conformity platform. Most imported goods require a Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) before customs clearance. As your IOR, we manage this process.
QHow long does customs clearance take in Saudi Arabia?
Clearance time depends on the channel ZATCA assigns and on how complete your documents are. We file ahead through FASAH so the declaration is ready when the shipment lands, which is the part we control.
QDo I need a Chinese export license to use IOR services?
No. You export normally from China. We act as the Importer of Record in Saudi Arabia only.
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