Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority clarifies vehicle import rules for individuals
Saudi customs authority confirms 5% duty and 15% VAT apply to imported vehicles for individuals, with possible reassessment of customs value.
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AIA question was submitted to the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority by a follower, asking: "Hello, I would like to ask about importing a car from Kuwait for personal use in Saudi Arabia. I am a resident, not a Saudi citizen. What are the conditions and procedures until the car is received inside the Kingdom?"
The authority responded via its 'Ask Zakat, Tax and Customs' account on X, stating that individuals can review the vehicle import regulations through the following link: zat.ca/J4Buc0.
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The authority explained that a customs duty of 5% is charged on the vehicle’s value, and a value-added tax (VAT) of 15% is applied to the total value of the vehicle, including customs duties and any other fees.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority also noted that it reserves the right to reassess the customs value based on the valuation principles outlined in the Unified Customs Law and its executive regulations.