{"id":1358,"date":"2025-11-02T17:18:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T14:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashaheenco.com\/common-mistakes-that-delay-customs-clearance-at-saber\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:42:10","slug":"common-mistakes-that-delay-customs-clearance-at-saber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashaheenco.com\/en\/common-mistakes-that-delay-customs-clearance-at-saber\/","title":{"rendered":"Common mistakes that delay customs clearance at Saber"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this article, we will review <\/span>the common mistakes that delay customs clearance in SABER<\/b>, and how to avoid them to speed up procedures and ensure the safe and smooth entry of goods. We will also discuss <\/span>the role of Abdullah Shaheen Customs Clearance Company<\/b> in helping individuals and companies overcome these issues in a professional and reliable manner.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>SABER<\/b> system is one of the electronic systems launched by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization to facilitate the process of importing goods into the Kingdom and to ensure their compliance with approved Saudi standards. Although the goal of SABER is <\/span>to speed up customs clearance procedures<\/b><\/a> and ensure product quality, many individuals and importers still face <\/span>repeated delays<\/b> in clearing their goods through customs, often due to <\/span>simple mistakes that can be avoided<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

First: What is the SABER system?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>SABER<\/b> system is an electronic platform that allows importers and manufacturers to <\/span>register products and <\/b>issue certificates of conformity<\/b><\/a> for them before entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The goal of the system is to ensure that every product introduced into the local market complies with <\/span>Saudi standard specifications<\/b> and is safe and suitable for use.<\/span><\/p>\n

Registration in SABER is an essential step for any import process, as no shipment can be customs cleared without a <\/span>certificate of conformity<\/b> issued through the system.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Second: How does the registration and clearance process work through SABER?<\/b><\/h2>\n

To understand the errors that occur, it is important to know the basic steps in the system.<\/span>
\n<\/span> The process includes the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Logging in to the SABER system through the importer\u2019s or company\u2019s account.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  2. Entering product data (name, category, country of origin, manufacturer, etc.).<\/span> <\/li>\n
  3. Selecting an approved conformity assessment body to conduct inspection and issue the certificate of conformity.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  4. Uploading the required documents such as the invoice, certificate of origin, inspection results, etc.<\/span> <\/li>\n
  5. Obtaining the Product Certificate of Conformity (Product Certificate).<\/span> <\/li>\n
  6. Issuing the Shipment Certificate of Conformity (Shipment Certificate).<\/span> <\/li>\n
  7. Submitting the certificate to customs to complete clearance.<\/span> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each of these steps requires accuracy in data and clarity in documents, and any simple mistake may lead to <\/span>a delay in the customs clearance process<\/b> or even <\/span>rejection of the shipment entirely<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Third: The most common mistakes that delay customs clearance in SABER<\/b><\/h2>\n

    1. Entering inaccurate product data<\/b><\/h3>\n

    One of the most common mistakes is <\/span>entering incorrect or incomplete information<\/b> about the product, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n