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China to Saudi Arabia Import Cost Calculator

Calculate landed import costs from China to Saudi Arabia including customs duties, VAT, and shipping

🚢 Sea Freight: 15-25 days✈️ Air Freight: 3-5 days📊 VAT: 15%

🇨🇳 China (Origin)

Export VAT Rate:13%
Currency:CNY
Major Ports:Shanghai, Shenzhen

Trade Note: China offers export tax rebates for many products, potentially reducing your costs.

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Destination)

Import VAT Rate:15%
Currency:SAR
Major Ports:Jeddah, Dammam

GCC Advantage: Saudi Arabia is part of GCC customs union with preferential rates for regional trade.

Popular Shipping Routes

🚢 Sea Freight Routes

  • Shanghai → Jeddah15-18 days
  • Shenzhen → Dammam16-20 days
  • Ningbo → Jeddah17-21 days

✈️ Air Freight Routes

  • Shanghai → Riyadh3-4 days
  • Shenzhen → Jeddah4-5 days
  • Beijing → Riyadh3-5 days

Sample Cost Breakdown

Example: $10,000 Electronics Shipment

🚢 Sea Freight (Shanghai → Jeddah)

  • Product Value:$10,000
  • Sea Freight (2.5%):$250
  • Import Duty (5%):$500
  • Subtotal:$10,750
  • VAT (15%):$1,613
  • Total Landed Cost:$12,363

✈️ Air Freight (Shanghai → Riyadh)

  • Product Value:$10,000
  • Air Freight (8%):$800
  • Import Duty (5%):$500
  • Subtotal:$11,300
  • VAT (15%):$1,695
  • Total Landed Cost:$12,995

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