Politics · Saudi Arabia · 15 hrs ago
Saudi Arabia bars transit trucks from stopping in cities without notice
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has set rules for trucks carrying goods across the country in transit.
Transit trucks cannot stop in cities without notifying the authority or move cargo to another truck without its approval and supervision.
Carriers must follow assigned routes and time limits, keep tracking devices working, and report breakdowns.
Goods passing through Saudi Arabia for Gulf countries or elsewhere avoid duties and taxes during transit under the approved rules.
But shipments intended for Gulf markets must have duties and taxes paid at Saudi Arabia’s first entry point.
Carriers also need an account on the Fasah platform, an authorized customs broker, and the required shipping documents.
Customs seals and accessible cargo support inspection, and alternative transport can be used only under the authority’s supervision.
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority says transit trucks may not stop in cities without notifying it.
Carriers must follow specified routes and timeframes to reach exit points.
Transferring goods between trucks or using a replacement vehicle requires the authority’s approval and supervision.
The authority’s guide also requires carriers to maintain tracking devices and notify it if a vehicle breaks down.
Transit goods can cross Saudi Arabia without customs duties and taxes being paid during transit, subject to regulations.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority set out the requirements for carriers transporting transit goods.
- What
- Transit trucks cannot stop in cities without notifying the authority. Transfers between trucks and use of replacement vehicles require its approval and supervision.
- When
- The guide was issued in October 2026.
- Where
- In Saudi Arabia, for goods crossing the country in transit.
- Why
- The guide sets requirements for transit shipments, including routes, tracking, customs seals and inspection.
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The authority issued its guide for the transit of goods.
Okaz reported the transit requirements.
- Authority
- Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
- Guide issued
- October 2026
- City stops
- Authority notification required
- Routes and timing
- Carriers must follow specified routes and timeframes
- Transit duties and taxes
- Not paid during transit, subject to approved regulations
- Platform
- Fasah account required
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