Customs Clearance Flowers & Plants for Saudi Arabia
Aircargo.nl handles the complete customs clearance for Flowers & Plants to and from Saudi Arabia. AEO-F certified, experienced with the specific permits, certificates, and origin documents for this combination.
Shipments of Flowers & Plants between the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia have specific customs considerations. On one side, product-specific rules apply for Flowers & Plants (HS codes, certificates, possibly DGR). On the other side, the trade regime between the EU and Saudi Arabia (Derde land zonder akkoord) determines which import duties and origin documents apply.
Below you will read the combination: what specifically applies to Flowers & Plants, plus what applies specifically to Saudi Arabia, plus how Aircargo.nl handles this combination daily.
Specific Rules for Flowers & Plants
Flowers and plants are phytosanitary sensitive. For every shipment from a third country, Dutch Customs plus the NVWA require a valid phytosanitary certificate. For CITES species (orchids, certain cycas varieties) a CITES permit is additionally required. Inspections are consistently more stringent than for ordinary goods due to strict visual inspection protocols.
HS Code Examples:
Cut flowers — chapter 06: 0603.11 roses, 0603.12 carnations, 0603.19 other fresh cut flowers. Live plants: 0602.90 other live plants. Bulbs and tubers: 0601.10. For export use 8-digit CN codes, for import 10-digit TARIC codes.
Specific Rules for Saudi Arabia
No free trade agreement between the EU and Saudi Arabia. Saudi customs are known for strict documentation requirements: legalized Certificate of Origin (by both Chamber of Commerce and Arab Chamber of Commerce) and SABER conformity registration for many product categories. Alcohol and pork products are prohibited. SFDA registration is required for luxury goods and cosmetics.
Typical Documents:
Commercial invoice in English, packing list, Air Waybill, double legalized Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce + Arab Chamber of Commerce), SABER conformity for industrial products, and possibly SFDA for cosmetics/pharmaceuticals.
Import Duties and Charges for Flowers & Plants Saudi Arabia
Import duties on cut flowers from non-EU countries generally range from 5-12% depending on type and season. Under free trade agreements (Kenya under EBA, Israel, Morocco) duties are often 0%. On top of import duties there is 9% VAT for fresh flowers in the Netherlands.
Under which regime: Saudi Arabia falls under “Derde land zonder akkoord.” Origin document for preferential tariff: factuurverklaring. We calculate exactly what you owe in advance and prepare the correct origin document.
Our ACE license (Authorized Consignor) allows flower shipments to come directly from Schiphol to our facility in Aalsmeer — crucial due to the short shelf life. With our DPO license (Deferred Payment), we invoice import duties grouped instead of per shipment.
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FAQ on Flowers & Plants Saudi Arabia
How long does customs clearance take for Flowers & Plants from Saudi Arabia?
With correct documentation, clearance typically occurs within a few hours at Schiphol. For Saudi Arabia shipments, we use 2-4 hours at Schiphol; 1-3 days on the Saudi side as a benchmark. For Flowers & Plants, additional inspections (phytosanitary, veterinary, NVWA) may require extra time — we notify you in advance to minimize waiting times.
What documents do I need for Flowers & Plants Saudi Arabia?
For Flowers & Plants: see the product-specific certificates above. For Saudi Arabia: see typical documents above. The combination means we gather both sets and coordinate them. You provide commercial invoice, packing list, and any certificates — we validate and prepare the declaration.
Can I pay import duties for this flow in a grouped manner?
Yes. Under our DPO permit (Deferred Payment Option), you can pay import duties and VAT for Flowers & Plants from Saudi Arabia collectively — monthly instead of per shipment.
Which origin document do I use for preferential tariff?
factuurverklaring. We prepare this document under our authorization as customs agents, provided the origin rules (including product-specific rules for Flowers & Plants) are met.
How does your service work in practice?
We handle the entire process: pre-declaration (Pre-Lodgement), import declaration (DMS), any NVWA notifications for Flowers & Plants, and payment processing under DPO if desired. You get a single point of contact for the whole clearance.
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