{"id":9901,"date":"2025-09-29T11:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/?post_type=advisories&#038;p=9901"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:06:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:06:45","slug":"mandatory-shipping-instruction-si-requirements-for-exports-to-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"advisories","link":"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/zh-hans\/advisories\/mandatory-shipping-instruction-si-requirements-for-exports-to-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory Shipping Instruction (SI) Requirements for Exports to Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of ongoing compliance with the Saudi Customs Authority (ZATCA) and the Saudi Standards, Metrology &amp; Quality Organization (SASO), we would like to remind you of the mandatory requirements for Shipping Instructions (SIs) when exporting cargo to Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accurate and timely submission of SIs is essential, as they are used to prepare the Bill of Lading (BL) and import manifest. Any errors, omissions, or late submissions may result in customs rejection, manifest holds, fines, or shipment delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image.png 897w, https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-768x236.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alignment with Documentation: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uf0b7 All SI details must match the Commercial Invoice and Bill of Lading, including weights, volumes, and consignor\/consignee information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uf0b7 Documents must be authenticated by the exporter\u2019s Chamber of Commerce (consular legalization not usually required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uf0b7 Importer to ensure SABER certificate are obtained for regulated products. Effective 1st October, Saber Guarantee will not be accepted by Customs. Customs will accept only valid SABER certificates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Product-Specific &amp; Prohibited Items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uf0b7 Food Shipments: Must include handling\/storage instructions and, where applicable, Halal certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uf0b7 Country of Origin: All cargo packaging must clearly display COO marking (e.g., Made in [Country]). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\uf0b7 Prohibited Imports: Weapons, alcohol, narcotics, pork products, pornography, used tires\/clothing, and vehicles older than 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-compliance with these requirements may result in shipment delays, manifest rejection, or customs penalties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For further guidance, please contact your local representative or our documentation team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your cooperation and continued support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customer Service <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Emirates Shipping Co. Ltd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Agent for ESL Saudi Arabia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-9901","advisories","type-advisories","status-publish","hentry","advisories-tag-advisory","advisories-tag-kingdom-of-saudi-arabia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Mandatory Shipping Instruction (SI) Requirements for Exports to Saudi Arabia - ESL | Emirates Shipping Line<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emiratesline.com\/advisories\/mandatory-shipping-instruction-si-requirements-for-exports-to-saudi-arabia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"zh_CN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mandatory Shipping Instruction (SI) Requirements for Exports to Saudi Arabia - 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