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January 20, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Laptop USB Type-C Charging Ports Mandatory from 1 April 2026

Saudi Arabia mandates USB Type-C ports on laptop computers from April 1, 2026, compliance via SASO/SABER.

January 4, 2026 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Replaces the JEEM1 System with Certification Applications via the Saudi Business Center

SASO has discontinued JEEM1. All certification applications must now be submitted via the Saudi Business Center, with MANEH supporting compliance assessments.

December 15, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SASO Announces Key HS Code Updates on SABER Platform for Metals and Alloys

SASO updates HS codes for metals, alloys, and shelves on SABER; effective Dec 15, 2025, with compliance required within 30 days.

November 20, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Updates Refrigerant Regulations: R-22 to Be Fully Banned by 2030

Saudi Arabia confirms R-22 as restricted until 2029 and fully banned from 2030. Compliance enforced by SASO via SABER certification.

November 18, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SABER System Update: Key HS Codes to Change in Saudi Arabia from January 1, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s SABER system updates HS codes on Jan 1, 2026; existing certificates stay valid, and customs will auto-assign new codes at clearance.

September 8, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

SABER Update: New Ministry-Attested Declarations Required for Certain Products

SABER now requires MIM-approved declarations for certain products from Sept 15, 2025; shipment certificates won’t be issued without them.

August 26, 2025 Regulatory Update

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Shipment Certificate Now Mandatory Before Customs Clearance

Saudi Arabia now requires a SABER Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) to be issued before customs clearance for all imported products from 1 October 2025.