Wherever it is in the world, eCommerce is like unstoppable ways of trading and eventually becoming lifestyles. Please also see my article : eCommerce in The Phillipines
In 2022, ecommerce growth rate will far exceed the growth rate of in-store sales or grow at more than six times. eCommerce Cross border has been proven to remove the Complexity of Traditional Export Methods. traditional business trade model to new model produced under the change.
Cross border ecommerce offers a route into exporting that’s so cost effective and increasing manufacturers’ profit margins. It also allows you to test new markets more easily. You have full control over your route to new markets and can manage your sales strategy from one central point. It also removes constraints in terms of geographical and language differences. You can direct customer feedback and market trends and build your own branding.
Some other immediate benefits of eCommerce for all stake holders are like its larger product assortment accessibilities: Free from the restrictions of physical space, retailers can showcase their entire assortment online.
A tailored and personalized product offering is also using an advanced search engines and product reviews by enabling consumers to access relevant information and find products quickly, without having to sort through lots of items first. Other than those are its Competitiveness and transparency in pricing models whereby Customers can easily compare prices across retailers online. Price transparency leads to more competitive prices.
Cool right ??
In view of payments , eCommerce enables users to do quick and secured payments system so its like letting customers to make seamless, one-click purchases online with enhanced security. And most importantly as well, on advanced supply chain models, he deliveries of purchased items within eCommerce platforms can be made so faster than ever – in hours or minutes – through advanced distribution systems. E.g eBooks purchased can be delivered in a second to your reading platforms right after payments.
And lastly, eCommerce platforms could manage to organize their added values services that will increase the comfort of their customers like providing reverse logistics services and cash on deliveries features.
By those advanced, seamless and simplified models , this is time for you to grow your business globally. And we will share with you specific market information to penetrate King Saudi Arabia’s markets.
Happy reading ….
As other countries business developments, one of the key success for selling your products cross border that you recognize sold items that can be accepted , being controlled or even forbidden ( unacceptable ) on certain mode of transportation:
ACCAPTABLE
Airline tickets , Invoices with particular foreign letterheads of any company , Printouts , Color printer/colour photocopier , Computer Parts , Electric fans & spare parts , Handset , Laptop , Mobile Phones , Mother board and electronic board , TV , candies, , Squash , Dried Fish , Protein, vitamins , Blood , Others , Bank Draft , Bonds , Debit or Credit Card , Deeds , Normal Batteries (Does not contain Lithium) , New Clothes , Fabrics Clothing (of asbestos) , Perfumes , Shoes , Bicycles spare parts , Motorbikes & spare parts , Tires ,
CONTROLLED
Leather products , Antiques , Artwork (General) , Painting , Newspaper , Passports , Presswork (printing Films) , Printouts , Stamps , Antenna , Any mobile or machine linked to the GPS service , CCTV (camera, receiver, connector, converter, etc.) , CITC Devices and GPRS , Color printer/color photocopier , Communication Devices , Electric fans & spare parts , Electronic Passports , Handset , Laptop , Lighting equipment (LED light) , Medical Equipment , Phone Card , Satellite Equipment , TV , TV cards / Satellite cards , Two Way Radio Receivers such as Walkie Talkie , Voice changing devices , Mobile Phones , Chili spices , Chocolate , Coffee , Flavor , Fruits , Honey , Juices , Nuts , Tea , CDs, DVDs , Diskettes(with data or blank) , Goods having the photos or names of famous characters on them , Movies , Musical greeting cards , musical notes , Photos , Software/CD ROM , Tape , Cosmetics , Personal Effects , Watches , Any other Pharmaceutical products , Medicines , Psychotropic drugs , Vitamins , Flowers , Herb/Natural Products , Seeds , Soil , Wheat or Corn , Aircraft Parts , Heavy duty car stereo amplifiers , Mobile Accessories , Advertising Material , Military technical equipment , Mobiles Chargers (Wire & Wireless) , Dishwashers , Eclectic water pump , Laptops & Tablets , Portable computers , Power banks , Television sets , Water pumps ,
UNECCAPTABLE
Furs , Leather products , Live and dead animals , Vermin , Antiques , Artwork (General) , Painting , All types, clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics… , Anti-government propaganda documents , Presswork (printing Films) , Stamps , Binoculars which can be used in the dark or for taking photographs , Electrical Zappers , Laser eyeglasses , Laser pointers , Any mobile or machine linked to the GPS service , Phone Card , Radar Detectors , Satellite Equipment , Spy Cameras and Spy Glasses , TV cards / Satellite cards , Two Way Radio Receivers such as Walkie Talkie , USB and flash Memories , Voice changing devices , smart watch , Wireless communications equipment’s (walky talky /ICOM) , all items contains hidden camera , all kinds of telescopes , all kinds items related to Eavesdropping devices. , 6- all kinds of Drones with Camera/ without camera. , Chocolate , Coffee , Flavor , Frog meat , Fruits , Honey , Juices , Meat , Non halal food (like pork, ham) , Nuts , Tea , Weight Loss, Slimming, Fattening or Sensual Enhancement products , Body Remains, bones, etc.. , Blood , Others , Urine , Any kind of lighters , Batteries, any devices containing lithium , Any kind of magical items , Metal Detectors , CDs, DVDs , Diskettes(with data or blank) , Goods having the photos or names of famous characters on them , Movies , Musical greeting cards , musical notes , Photos , Software/CD ROM , Tape , Cash , Coins , Fake money , Examples: Hereon, Opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.. , Normal Batteries (Does not contain Lithium) , Cosmetics , Hair , Personal Effects , Toiletries , Watches , All materials to hide car plates . , Any other Pharmaceutical products , Medicines , Psychotropic drugs , Sliming Capsule , Stopped drugs (listed as per international convents) , Vitamins , Cocoa leaves , Flowers , Herb/Natural Products , Seeds , Soil , trees , Wheat or Corn , CDs, DVDs, machines, toys, Printed materials , Diamonds , Gold , Ivory , Jewelry , Precious stones , Silver , List origin of goods not allowed to be imported , Anti Islamic materials , The star of David , Translation of Holy Quran without Arabic text , Aircraft Parts , Alcohol, Wine, etc… , Tools and equipment used for producing Liquors , Cigarette, Cigars, Electronic Cigarettes, Tobacco, Advertising Material , Remote Controlled / High Speed Cars , Remote Controlled Helicopter/plane , all kinds of sexual items (including message devices). , Ammunitions , Bullets , Explosives , Firearms , Knives , Military technical equipment , all weapons part , Fake Clothes , Clothes with inappropriate stickers on/ pictures , All Holy Books , Carpets & fabric with holy verses or any words , Drone or snap chat sunglasses , Birds speaker or any items related to it , Electronic Pipes/ Cigarette
You may also refer to these below information for any supporting documentation requirements hence your products may be passing through the Customs safely.
MINISTERY OF COMMUNICATION approval
Any mobile or machine linked to the GPS service, Phone Card, Satellite Equipment, TV cards / Satellite cards, Voice changing devices, Heavy duty car stereo amplifiers,
MINISTERY OF DEFENCE
Military technical equipment, Weapon related e.g Military technical equipment
MINISTERY OF HEALTH
Pharmaceutical items, Medical Equipment,
SFDA
Pharmaceutical items, Herb/Natural Products, Plants
CITC (Royal Communication and Information Technology Commission)
Electronics and Technology Products ; Phone Card, Satellite Equipment, TV cards / Satellite cards
SFDA ( Max 5 kgs )
Food Products; Chilli spices , Chocolate , Coffee , Flavour ,Fruits , Honey , Juices , Nuts , Tea ,
SASO (Saudi Arabian Standards Organization) + COO
Spare Parts and Accessories e.g Mobile Accessories
MINISTERY OF INTERIOR
Plants products like Soil
IECEE certificate
from consignee side /allowed quantity for individuals is 1 item/shipment
(International Electrotechnical Commission (standard) for Electrical Equipment).
Electronics and Technology Products like Dishwashers, Eclectic water pump
IECEE certificate from consignee side /allowed quantity for individuals is 2 items/shipment
Electronics and Technology Products Devices Chargers (Wire & Wireless) such as Devices Chargers (Wire & Wireless),Mobile phones batteries, Mobiles Chargers (Wire & Wireless),Vehicles Chargers, Laptops & Tablets Power banks, Television sets, Water pumps,
MINISTERY OF INFORMATION approval
Artworks, Antiques, Artwork (General),Painting
Documents, Newspaper, Presswork (printing Films),Printouts
Media Products ; CDs, DVDs, Diskettes(with data or blank),Photos, Software/CD ROM, Tape , Stamps
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION INSPECTION
Artworks: Antiques, Artwork (General),Painting,
Documents ; Newspaper, Presswork (printing Films),
Media Products : CDs, DVDs, Diskettes(with data or blank),Goods having the photos or names of famous characters on them, Movies, Musical greeting cards, musical notes, Photos, Software/CD ROM, Tape,
SHIPMENTS VALUES :
Low Value shipments which are less than 100 USD no need for an invoice to clear it.
As for High Value shipments
- Over 100 USD invoice and Cnee A.L (cnee Authorization Letter)& CR( cnee Registration Copy ) is required
- Over than 13000 USD needs original attested invoice and COO (country of origins) from shipper and authorization letter from the consignee
See you in the next articles
Salam sehat semangat sukses
Bambang Purnomo , SS-BA, CSCA, CAVM Solution Consultant
By Bams – May 20, 2022
