December 2025

The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has announced a revision of the Harmonized System (HS) codes for various products. These changes will be implemented on the Saber platform from January 15, 2026, coinciding with the updates of the Zakat, Tax and customs authority (ZATCA). Stakeholders should review updated codes on SABER to ensure compliance and avoid delays in imports.

Existing Product Certificates of Conformity (PCoC) and Shipment Certificates of Conformity (SCoC) remain valid until expiry, with new codes assigned during customs clearance.

The enforcement date of USB TYPE-C starts January, 1, 2026

According to the announcement by the Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) and the Communication Space and Technology Commission (CST) of the mandatory stages of unifying charging ports for mobile phones and electronic devices in the Saudi market, as starting in 2025, it is scheduled to require companies and suppliers to standardize the types of charging ports to be of the “USB Type-C” type. This is following the technical and administrative requirements stated in the relevant technical regulations and standard specifications, to improve users' experiences in the Kingdom without charging them additional costs, as well as providing high-quality charging and data transmission technology, in addition to supporting environmental sustainability principles by reducing the volume of electronic waste.

Imposing decision will be implemented in two stages,

1. first stage will start on January 1, 2026, It will include mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, e-readers, portable video game consoles, headphones, earphones, speakers, keyboards, computer cursors (mouse), portable navigation systems, portable speakers, and wireless routers

2. While the second stage will begin on April 1, 2026, includes portable computers (laptops).