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What are the primary requirements to import chemicals/hazardous goods to Saudi Arabia?

Licenses and approvals from authority, Warehouse facilities and set up

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Question added by Noushad Poolakkal , Import Manager , United Electronics Company
Date Posted: 2017/02/02
Francesco saverio Bianco
by Francesco saverio Bianco , Phase dock chief \ Electric and environmental Control systems on Boeing , ITAF

I have no clue but in any case customer service can upgrade any one have any intention to import that material. Obviusly this is a matter that belongs to a chemical company. 

vivek singh singh
by vivek singh singh , Purchase Executive , Garnet Interior Pvt.Ltd

Import License from Ministry of Trade and Industry.

 

 

 

Valid Commercial Registration.

 

 

Civil  Defense Permit for Storage facility for Hazardous Goods/Chemica

Mario Scotto
by Mario Scotto , President , Innovare Hotel Management

Valid liceense, Commercial records,Approved Certificates

Noushad Poolakkal
by Noushad Poolakkal , Import Manager , United Electronics Company

 

Import License from Ministry of Trade and Industry.

 

Valid Commercial Registration.

 

Civil  Defense Permit for Storage facility for Hazardous Goods/Chemical.

 

 

 

The following documents needs to be submitted to MOT to get approval.

 

  • Legalized Commercial Invoice.

  • Legalized Certificate of Origin.

  • Packing List

  • MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

  • DG Certificate

  • Test Analysis Certificate

 

Submit the MOT approval to Customs Department for respective Sea port/Airport approval.

 

Provide the Customs Approval to the Shipping Line/Airline to process the booking.

 

 

 

Shaik Alavudeen Amanullah
by Shaik Alavudeen Amanullah , Business Development & Operation Executive , Saadi Saad Al Harbi & Partners Company

Most important thing is

1.       Approval required from Ministry of Trade in Saudi Arabia ( NOC from restricted items department in Riyadh)

2.       SASO certificate attestation from chamber of commerce – (Origin)

3.       Sample for lab test and undertaking letter to customs on arrival

4.       Proper HS Code

5.       Full set of commercial documents

Below Process with shipping line and Load port agent are must

1.     Consignee/importer to submit the approval form to port customs for verification of import approvals and obtain no objection endorsement to discharge their cargo in Saudi Arabia.

2.     Consignee/importer to submit verified form to the shipping agent.

3.     Shipping agent to complete the form by inserting Bill of Lading number, port of loading, vessel name / voyage, date of arrival and submit the form along with the Hazardous cargo manifest to Jeddah port authority before ship arrival.

4.     Any chemicals shipment without prior permit will be retained on board the vessel.

 

5.     Shipping Line will not be liable for shipments retained on board due to incomplete documentation formalities.

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