Introduction
At JAK, we are committed to ensuring your shipments are handled smoothly, securely, and in full compliance with both international and Saudi regulations.
Certain items are restricted or prohibited from being shipped due to safety, cultural, or legal considerations. To avoid delays, penalties, or confiscations, please review
this list carefully before placing your orders.
Items not allowed from Origin: USA
UEI has a list of items that are either prohibited or restricted for shipment to Saudi Arabia due to various factors, including regulatory, cultural, and safety considerations.
Prohibited Items
- Religious materials offensive to Islam: e.g., Bibles, media displaying the female anatomy.
- Pornographic materials and sexually suggestive items: e.g., sex toys, pornographic media.
- Alcohol and items containing alcohol: e.g., liquor, perfumes with alcohol, alcohol production products.
- Narcotics and illegal drugs: e.g., marijuana, substances not FDA approved but listed by DEA.
- Weapons and related items: e.g., firearms, ammunition, knives, replicas, military equipment, toy weapons.
- Pork and pork products.
- Gambling items: e.g., lottery tickets, gambling devices.
- Counterfeit goods.
- Political/military material concerning the Kingdom’s policies.
- Items offensive to Saudi Royal family, politics, traditions.
- Radioactive materials.
- Dangerous Goods: e.g., flammables, explosives, poisons, infectious substances.
Restricted Items
- Medicines (require prescription/approval, should be hand-carried).
- Foodstuffs (e.g., candy, tea; prohibited).
- DVDs/CDs (restricted, may cause delays).
- Books/media (may require censorship approval).
- Chemicals and harmful materials (require approval).
- Wireless equipment (e.g., radio-controlled devices, long-range phones).
- Antiques/archaeological artifacts (require authorization).
- Live animals (require approval).
- Agricultural seeds and plants (require approval).
- Used clothing.
- Cars older than 5 years, salvaged, police/taxi/rental cars not allowed.
Unacceptable Items at Destination: KSA
- Alcohol & Related Goods: Alcoholic beverages, perfumes/extracts containing alcohol.
- Pork & Meat Products: All pork derivatives.
- Weapons & Ammunition: Guns, explosives, accessories.
- Drugs & Narcotics: Illegal drugs, medicines without documentation.
- Adult Content: Pornography, obscene materials.
- Religious & Cultural Items: Non-Islamic books/media, crosses, Christmas trees.
- Counterfeit / Offensive Media: Celebrity imagery, offensive content.
- Used & Restricted Items: Used clothing, sculptures, restricted vehicles.
- Valuables: Precious metals, currency, securities, jewelry.
- Wireless / Signal Devices: Mobile boosters/repeaters unless licensed.Biological / Hazardous Materials: Radioactive, infectious, perishable substances.
- Chemical & Flammable Commodities: Gases, flammables, oxidizers, lithium batteries.
- Pharmaceuticals: Require prior authorization.
- Oddball Toys / Devices: Sound novelties, greeting cards, voice changers.
- Prohibited chewing smoke, tear softeners, fireworks.
- Secret camera devices: watches, pens, glasses, drones.
- Electric shocks, speed radar detectors.
- Books/publications violating Ministry of Media regulations.
- Unregistered pills, creams, sexual tonics, abortion pills, herbs.
- Nutmeg fruit/powder.
- Sexual organs, devices, toys.
- Eavesdropping devices of all kinds.
Disclaimer
This list is based on rules from Saudi authorities and international shipping regulations. It may be updated from time to time. If you’re not sure whether an item can be shipped, please contact our customer support team and we’ll be happy to guide you.