SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Government Raises Selected Customs Duties 

The Saudi Government has raised the customs duties on imported cars, construction materials, jewellery, electrical appliances and footwear from 4% to 7%. The Director General of Customs, Mr. Hamad al-Rashudi said on 26 March that the new tariff rates, which went into immediate effect, will not apply to foodstuffs, agricultural machinery and industrial materials, which will continue to be exempted from customs duties. The...