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Saudi Arabia is the largest consumer market in the Gulf, driven by Vision 2030 mega-projects, hospitality, healthcare and a growing population.
Tissue parent reels are classified under HS 4803; imports are subject to customs duty (the rate for tissue stock should be confirmed via ZATCA) and 15% VAT.
Sanitary paper products are regulated under the SASO technical regulation for paper and cardboard; the SABER Product Certificate (PCoC) and Shipment Certificate (SCoC) are required for clearance.
Converters source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.
Saudi Arabia is the largest economy and consumer market in the Gulf. The Vision 2030 program, large hospitality and entertainment developments, expanded healthcare and education, new tourism destinations and a young, growing population have all increased demand for finished tissue products and the parent reels used to produce them.
The country has local tissue manufacturers, but demand growth — combined with the need for specific grades, softness and embossing-ready stock — creates import opportunities for Chinese suppliers. Converters and distributors are concentrated around Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Mecca, Medina and the Eastern Province. Sanitary paper is a regulated category, so importers must plan for both the tax stack and SASO/SABER conformity requirements.
Rapid demand growth from mega-projects, hospitality and healthcare.
Grade and softness gaps for premium facial, hotel and printed serviette products.
Competitive pricing for container-quantity parent reels.
Exact machine specs including widths and 76 mm cores.
Tissue stock is classified under HS 4803. The import tax stack includes customs duty and VAT, and sanitary paper is subject to conformity requirements:
Component | Rate / requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Customs Duty | Confirm via ZATCA | Rates for tissue stock vary; verify the exact 12-digit code |
VAT | 15% | On CIF + duty |
SABER PCoC | Required | Product Certificate of Conformity, per product |
SABER SCoC | Required | Shipment Certificate, per consignment |
Note: Sanitary paper products fall under the SASO Technical Regulation for Paper and Cardboard, which requires a certificate of conformity from an accepted body (Type 3). Since 2025, SABER PCoC/SCoC are broadly mandatory; arrange them before shipment — certificates arranged after arrival may not be accepted. Confirm the exact duty rate via ZATCA.
Major ports include Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdullah Port, King Abdulaziz Port (Dammam) and Riyadh Dry Port. Clearance is handled through Fasah/ZATCA with:
Commercial Registration (CR) of the importer;
Commercial invoice and packing list;
Bill of Lading and delivery order;
Certificate of Origin;
SABER PCoC and SCoC;
Pulp/GSM declarations and the customs declaration.
Accurate product classification, origin and conformity documentation are essential to avoid clearance delays; raw materials and production inputs may follow specific market-access procedures.
Converted product | Typical GSM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Toilet tissue | 14–22 | Virgin / blended |
Facial tissue | 14–18 | Soft, low dust |
Napkin / serviette | 16–22 | Embossing/printing-ready |
Kitchen towel | 32–40 | High wet strength |
Core | 76 mm (3") | Width 200–2850 mm available |
Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for an RFQ;
Confirm samples and arrange SABER PCoC for the product;
Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);
Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);
We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP), provide the SCoC and full document set for Fasah clearance.
VAT is 15% (applied on CIF plus duty); confirm the exact customs duty for the 12-digit HS code via ZATCA.
Yes. Sanitary paper products are regulated; the SABER PCoC (per product) and SCoC (per shipment) are required for clearance and should be arranged before shipment.
Tissue parent reels are classified under HS 4803; finished converted tissue falls under HS 4818.
Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdullah Port, Dammam and Riyadh Dry Port are the main gateways.
About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.
T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.
Importing tissue paper jumbo rolls into Saudi Arabia? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation, samples and SABER support. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.
