Import duty on garments from India to Saudi Arabia
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Dress in cotton, woven · India → Saudi Arabia
5% import duty
the standard rate; India has no trade agreement with lower garment duty here.
Plus 15% VAT at import, which VAT/GST-registered importers usually recover.
Full breakdown and calculator →Duty on garments from India to Saudi Arabia, by product and fabric, from ZATCA Integrated Customs Tariff Inquiry. Choose a product for HS codes by fabric, a worked example and a calculator.
All garments at a glance
| Product | Usual HS heading | Standard (MFN) duty | With India preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresses | 6204.42 / 6104.43 | 5% | — |
| Kaftans | 6204.42 | 5% | — |
| Skirts | 6204.52 / 6104.53 | 5% | — |
| Scarves and stoles | 6214.90 / 6117.10 | 5% | — |
Trade agreement with India
India has no trade agreement in force with Saudi Arabia, so garments from India pay the general GCC rate.
Saudi import VAT 15%
VAT at 15% is charged on all imports. Taxable value = customs value (already includes freight and insurance to the Saudi port of entry) plus customs duty and any other charges, excluding VAT.
Getting it back with a VAT/GST registration
A VAT-registered importer of record deducts import VAT as input tax under the normal deduction rules, provided the goods are used in its taxable activity.
Sourcing from India? We make these garments.
KK Fashion Exports manufactures and exports kaftans, dresses, skirts, scarves and resortwear from India. We issue the certificate of origin for every qualifying shipment and help your broker claim the lower duty.
Sources
- ZATCA Integrated Customs Tariff Inquiry — eservices.zatca.gov.sa. Checked 2026-10-07.
- ZATCA Guideline on Imports and Exports under VAT Provision — zatca.gov.sa. Checked 2026-10-07.
Indicative estimate built from official tariff sources, not a customs ruling. The duty your customs authority charges depends on the exact classification, origin proof and valuation of your shipment; confirm with your customs broker before you rely on it.
