Saudi Arabia: SASO Regulatory Updates

SASO approved Conformity Body, Intertek, has informed us of several important regulatory changes affecting business in Saudi Arabia:

• ​Updated Customs Tariff Codes:
  To streamline your product classifications across GCC member states, Saudi Arabia has aligned its customs codes with the new GCC Integrated Customs Tariff system. While maintaining the 12-digit structure, these updates will ensure smoother cross-border trade.
  
  Action Required:
  Please review the updated tariff codes to ensure your SABER certification requests reflect the correct classifications.
  
   
• USB-C Standardisation for Electronic Devices:
  To simplify charging solutions for consumers, Saudi Arabia is standardising charging ports to USB-C for specific electronic devices. Intertek has streamlined the certification process to make compliance seamless:
• Your Current Test Reports: Continue using existing test reports under SASO IEC 62368-1:2020 for electronic devices
• New Requirement: Include a Self-Declaration of Conformity (S-DoC) confirming USB-C compliance with

• SASO IEC 62680-1-2:2023

• SASO IEC 62680-1-3:2023