SASO Expands MOCI-Controlled Product List – New Requirements Effective 18 June 2026
According to the latest notification from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), the list of products subject to MOCI (Ministry of Commerce and Industry) declaration requirements has been significantly expanded, adding 135 new product categories, effective 18 June 2026.
Key Changes Under the New Rule
The core of this update is that for products on the newly expanded list, importers must obtain an approved “Product Declaration Form” (i.e., the MOCI declaration) from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) before applying for a Shipment Certificate (SC) through the SABER platform.
- Impact on process: Without this approved MOCI declaration, the SABER platform will not approve the SC, and the goods will be unable to clear Saudi customs.
- HS code applicability: If the tariff code (HS) listed in the notification is 8 digits, the requirement applies to all sub‑categories under that code.
Overview of Newly Added Controlled Product Categories
The expanded list covers a wide range of industrial, construction, electrical, mechanical, and consumer goods, including:
- Paints and chemical products: e.g., acrylic or vinyl polymer paints, varnishes, acrylic polymers, polyurethane panels, etc.
- Building materials – this is a major focus of the expansion, including:
- Surface treatment agents: for exterior walls, floors, and other non‑refractory surfaces.
- Plastic and cement products: plastic products for construction, cement/concrete/artificial stone products.
- Steel products: various steel billets, hot‑rolled steel coils, etc.
- Textiles: e.g., carpets, rugs, and synthetic fibre dresses.
- Mechanical and electrical equipment: including elevators, conveyor systems, distribution boards, circuit breakers, air conditioning units, generator sets, transformers, etc.
- Others: water tanks, building hardware, wooden and prefabricated buildings, and certain automotive parts.
Critical Impact and Recommendations for Exporters
- Primary action: verify HS codes – Work closely with your Saudi local importer or customs broker to check the 12‑digit tariff code recognised by Saudi Customs to confirm whether your product falls under the new controls. Do not rely solely on the 10‑digit codes commonly used in China or product descriptions.
- Plan ahead to avoid delays – The additional MOCI declaration step extends the overall certification and shipping timeline. It is strongly recommended to initiate and submit the MOCI declaration application before starting other certification procedures, so as not to disrupt production, shipment, or customs clearance schedules.
The products and customs codes (HS codes) covered in this notice are as follows:
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NO. |
HS Code |
Product Description |
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1 |
32082090 |
Other paints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers in a non-aqueous medium |
|
2 |
32149000 |
Other filling pastes or surface treatments |
|
3 |
39069090 |
Other acrylic polymers in primary forms |
|
4 |
39211300 |
Sheets, plates, strips, films, etc., made of polyurethanes |
|
5 |
39259000 |
Other builders’ ware of plastics |
|
6 |
57033910 |
Carpets, rugs, and mats |
|
7 |
62044300 |
Dresses, made of synthetic fibers, unsewn |
|
8 |
68101990 |
Other articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone |
|
9 |
72071100 |
Steel Ingot Products (Billets) |
|
10 |
72071900 |
|
|
11 |
72072000 |
|
|
12 |
72071200 |
Iron Bar Products |
|
13 |
72082500 |
Hot-Rolled Flat Products |
|
14 |
72082600 |
|
|
15 |
72082700 |
|
|
16 |
72083600 |
|
|
17 |
72083700 |
|
|
18 |
72083800 |
|
|
19 |
72083900 |
|
|
20 |
72085200 |
|
|
21 |
72085300 |
|
|
22 |
72085400 |
|
|
23 |
72089000 |
|
|
24 |
72111300 |
|
|
25 |
72111400 |
|
|
26 |
72111900 |
|
|
27 |
72091600 |
Cold-Rolled Flat Products |
|
28 |
72091800 |
|
|
29 |
72092600 |
|
|
30 |
72092700 |
|
|
31 |
72092800 |
|
|
32 |
72099000 |
|
|
33 |
72255000 |
|
|
34 |
72104100 |
Galvanized Sheet Metal Products |
|
35 |
72106900 |
|
|
36 |
72122000 |
|
|
37 |
72125000 |
|
|
38 |
72126000 |
|
|
39 |
72259100 |
|
|
40 |
72124000 |
Colored Steel Products |
|
41 |
72132000 |
Al-Salik Roll Products |
|
42 |
72139100 |
|
|
43 |
72139900 |
|
|
44 |
72141040 |
Reinforcing Steel Products |
|
45 |
72142090 |
|
|
46 |
72149900 |
|
|
47 |
72161000 |
Light Steel Profile Products |
|
48 |
72162100 |
|
|
49 |
72165000 |
|
|
50 |
73041900 |
Seamless Pipe Products |
|
51 |
73042300 |
|
|
52 |
73042900 |
|
|
53 |
73043900 |
|
|
54 |
73049000 |
|
|
55 |
73043100 |
Cold-drawn round-section steel pipes and tubes |
|
56 |
73045900 |
Other circular-section tubes and pipes, made of other alloy steels |
|
57 |
73051100 |
Welded Pipe Products |
|
58 |
73051200 |
|
|
59 |
73051900 |
|
|
60 |
73052000 |
|
|
61 |
73053100 |
|
|
62 |
73053900 |
|
|
63 |
73059000 |
|
|
64 |
73061900 |
|
|
65 |
73062900 |
|
|
66 |
73063000 |
|
|
67 |
73065000 |
|
|
68 |
73065010 |
|
|
69 |
73065020 |
|
|
70 |
73065030 |
|
|
71 |
73066100 |
|
|
72 |
73069000 |
|
|
73 |
73061100 |
Corrosion-Resistant Welded Pipe Products |
|
74 |
73062100 |
|
|
75 |
73064010 |
|
|
76 |
73064020 |
|
|
77 |
73064030 |
|
|
78 |
73082000 |
Towers and lattice masts of iron or steel structures |
|
79 |
73083010 |
Non-insulated doors made of iron or steel |
|
80 |
73083021 |
|
|
81 |
73083029 |
|
|
82 |
73083031 |
|
|
83 |
73083039 |
|
|
84 |
73083041 |
|
|
85 |
73083049 |
|
|
86 |
73083051 |
|
|
87 |
73083059 |
|
|
88 |
73083061 |
|
|
89 |
73083069 |
|
|
90 |
73090010 |
Water tanks for domestic use exceeding 300 liters capacity |
|
91 |
73181500 |
Other bolts and nuts made of iron or steel |
|
92 |
73269070 |
Fence posts of iron or steel |
|
93 |
73269099 |
Other manufactured articles of iron or steel |
|
94 |
76109090 |
Other structures and parts of structures of aluminum |
|
95 |
83099090 |
Other stoppers, caps, and lids of base metal |
|
96 |
84185000 |
Refrigerating or freezing counters, cabinets, display counters, and the like |
|
97 |
84281010 |
Elevators and Lifts |
|
98 |
84281020 |
|
|
99 |
84281030 |
|
|
100 |
84281040 |
|
|
101 |
84281090 |
|
|
102 |
84283300 |
Other continuous-action elevators and conveyors, belt type |
|
103 |
84314900 |
Other parts of machines and apparatus classified under headings 8426, 8429, or 8430 |
|
104 |
84799000 |
Parts of machines and mechanical appliances having individual function |
|
105 |
84818090 |
Other tools used in the faucet manufacturing industry |
|
106 |
84839000 |
Parts for drivetrains, gearboxes, transmissions, and other components |
|
107 |
85352900 |
Other Electrical Circuit Breakers |
|
108 |
85371000 |
Electrical current regulators and boards for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V |
|
109 |
85381000 |
Panels and other components for controlling, regulating, or distributing electrical curren |
|
110 |
86090000 |
Containers designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport (including for fluids) |
|
111 |
89010000 |
Other cargo ships and ships that carry both passengers and cargo |
|
112 |
89040000 |
Tugs and pusher craft |
|
113 |
89060000 |
Other vessels |
|
114 |
90328900 |
Other self-regulatory or self-monitoring mechanisms |
|
115 |
94036090 |
Other wooden furniture |
|
116 |
94061040 |
Residential or school buildings made of wood |
|
117 |
94062000 |
Prefabricated modular building units of steel |
|
118 |
94069029 |
Other prefabricated buildings, of iron |
|
119 |
94069044 |
Prefabricated buildings for housing or schools, of fiberglass |
|
120 |
94069090 |
Prefabricated buildings of other materials |
|
121 |
73081000 |
Bridges and bridge-sections |
|
122 |
722530000000 |
Other flat products obtained by rolling from ferromagnetic alloys that have not undergone any process other than hot rolling, in coils |
|
123 |
760611000000 |
Sheets, plates, and strips of aluminum with a thickness of more than 0.2 mm, made of unalloyed aluminum |
|
124 |
760612100001 |
Plates and sheets of aluminum alloys, thickness > 0.2 mm but <= 8 mm, un-coated |
|
125 |
760612100002 |
Plates and sheets of aluminum alloys, thickness > 0.2 mm but <= 8 mm, coated |
|
126 |
760692100002 |
Coils and strip of flat aluminum alloys, thickness 0.2 mm to 8 mm, coated/varnished, heat-treated |
|
127 |
841510100001 |
Air conditioning units using Freon |
|
128 |
843131109999 |
Other parts designed exclusively for use with lifts or bucket elevators |
|
129 |
850211000000 |
“Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), with a power output not exceeding 75 kVA. |
|
130 |
850212000000 |
Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines, output 75 kVA to 375 kV |
|
131 |
850213000000 |
“Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375 kVA.” |
|
132 |
853521000000 |
Electrical transformers having a voltage rating of less than 725 kV. |
|
133 |
854231000000 |
Processors and controllers, even if they incorporate memory, switches, logic circuits, amplifiers, watch components, timing circuits, or other circuits |
|
134 |
870110000000 |
Single axle tractors |
|
135 |
870840009999 |
Other Parts (Auto Parts) |
Other MOCI-regulated product list
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NO. |
Product Name |
HS Code |
Circular Date |
Circular Date |
|
1 |
Tissue rolls |
48030010 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
2 |
48030090 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
3 |
Manhole covers |
732510100001 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
4 |
732510100002 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
5 |
732510109999 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
6 |
732599100001 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
7 |
732599109999 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
8 |
732690300001 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
9 |
732690300002 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
10 |
Polyester fibers |
5503200000 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
11 |
5509529000 |
16/06/2022G |
31/07/2022G |
|
|
12 |
Shadow Windows |
560819009999 |
25/07/2023G |
25/07/2023G |
|
13 |
Ceramic tiles |
69072300 |
08/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
14 |
Iron and steel |
72103000 |
10/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
15 |
72104900 |
10/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
|
16 |
72107000 |
10/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
|
17 |
72142040 |
10/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
|
18 |
72163320 |
10/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
|
19 |
72171000 |
10/05/2023G |
10/05/2023G |
|
|
20 |
Ductile pipes |
73030000 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
21 |
73071900 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
22 |
73072100 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
23 |
73072200 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
24 |
73072300 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
25 |
73079100 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
26 |
73792000 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
27 |
White cement |
252321000001 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
28 |
252321000002 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
29 |
252321000003 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
30 |
252321000004 |
25/07/2023G |
30/07/2023G |
|
|
31 |
Warehouse shelves |
73089020 |
20/11/2023G |
30/11/2023G |
|
32 |
Paper cups |
482369000004 |
20/11/2023G |
30/11/2023G |
|
33 |
Concrete additives / admixtures |
382440000000 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
34 |
Car batteries |
85071000 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
35 |
85072000 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
|
36 |
Rebars (Reinforcing steel) |
72131000 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
37 |
Painted steel flat products |
72109000 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
38 |
Galvanized steel flat products |
72123000 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
39 |
72259200 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
|
40 |
72259900 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
|
41 |
Ceramics and porcelain |
69072100 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
42 |
69072200 |
06/06/2024 |
27/06/2024 |
|
|
43 |
Carton paper |
480511000000 |
08/04/2025 |
17/04/2025 |
|
44 |
480524000000 |
08/04/2025 |
17/04/2025 |
|
|
45 |
Formica sheets / panels |
441194000000 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
46 |
Formica sheets / panels |
441299000000 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
47 |
Baby diapers (Garments) |
620920000008 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
48 |
961900100000 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
|
49 |
Plastic pipes |
391729000001 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
50 |
391729000002 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
|
51 |
391729000003 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
|
52 |
391740000000 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
|
53 |
Clay pipes |
690600000000 |
08/04/2025G |
17/04/2025G |
|
54 |
Galvanized flat products |
72106100 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
55 |
Optical fiber cables |
854470000000 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
56 |
Other structures or parts of iron/steel |
73089090 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
57 |
Props and equipment for scaffolding |
73084000 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
58 |
Large warehouse shelves (permanent) |
730890200003 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
59 |
Scaffolding steel structures/parts |
730890400001 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
60 |
Large shop shelves (permanent) |
730890200001 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
61 |
Aluminum, non-alloy |
76011000 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
62 |
Flat-rolled iron/steel (width >= 600mm) |
721011000001 |
08/08/2025 |
10/09/2025 |
|
63 |
Cold-rolled steel flat products |
72091700 |
16/04/2026G |
01/05/2026G |