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Saudi Arabia: Prohibited Cargo

Following an enforcement by Saudi customs, we are sharing a reminder of the regulation for the IN-TRANSIT cargo in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Kindly note that as per Saudi customs regulations, while prohibited cargo (indicative list provided below) is not allowed for import/transhipment containers however for IN TRANSIT, the prohibited cargo has to be declared prior vessel arrival at any Saudi Arabian port.

Prohibited cargo :

  • Alcohol
  • Spirits
  • Wine beverages with alcohol
  • Drugs & Narcotics
  • Pork meat
  • Pork products
  • Pornographic articles
  • Religious and political literature

To generate the on-board reports on timely manner, please indicate the exact commodity HS CODE(minimum last 4 digits) at booking stage to avoid any implications from the Saudi customs authority

Yu can check all restricted items to Saudi Arabia  on
https://www.maerskline.com/countries/saudi-arabia/import





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