Rebar Bender Shipment Notes for Saudi Arabia

SABER (SASO) certification is mandatory. Two certificates are required: PCoC (Product Certificate, valid for 1 year) and SCoC (Shipment Certificate for each batch).
SCoC must be obtained before vessel departure. Late application after arrival will result in cargo detention, heavy demurrage or return.
The Saudi importer initiates the application on saber.sa. The supplier shall provide HS code, machine datasheet, motor nameplate, electrical schematic, risk assessment, test reports, nameplate draft and bilingual manual.
If contactors, inverters and motors fall under GCC regulated scope, GCC/GCTS certificate is additionally required.
Machinery safety shall comply with EN ISO 12100. Emergency stop, safety guards and warning devices must be fully equipped.
All nameplates and warning labels shall be printed in Arabic + English. English-only labels will be rejected during inspection.

Permanent metal nameplate: Model, power rating, voltage 230V/60Hz, IP grade, manufacturer, MADE IN CHINA, SABER certificate number.
Operation & maintenance manual: bilingual (Arabic + English), including installation, operation, lubrication, troubleshooting and safety instructions.
Shipping marks (main & side marks):
- Mandatory: MADE IN CHINA (non-removable)
- Content: Consignee, PO number, destination port, commodity: Rebar Bender, gross/net weight, outer dimension, package number
- No Israeli logos, sensitive religious or offensive patterns. Arabic + English marks are recommended.

Solid wooden cases, pallets and wooden supports: IPPC stamp (HT heat treatment preferred). No bark or insect holes.
Plywood / multi-layer board frames: exempt from IPPC mark.
Anti-rust treatment for ocean shipment: apply anti-rust oil on shafts, gears and bearings. Wrap key parts with anti-rust film, then cover the whole machine with waterproof PE film before packing to avoid condensation corrosion.
Spare parts (blades, sleeves, seals) packed separately with waterproof bags, listed independently on packing list.
Bolt and fix machine base tightly to avoid deformation and collision during transit.

Commercial Invoice: Describe goods as Rebar Bender + model, quantity, unit price and total value. Show importer CR number. Do not under-declare value; Saudi ZATCA VAT audit is strict (15% VAT).
Packing List: Separate list for main machine and spare parts, with NW/GW, volume and package count.
Bill of Lading: Consignee info must match invoice and SABER system. Importer CR number to be shown on invoice and B/L if required.
Certificate of Origin (CO), certified by CCPIT as requested.
Electronic copies of SABER PCoC and SCoC.
Supporting files: motor test report, electrical drawing, safety risk assessment, bilingual manual.

✅ Saudi standard: 230V/400V 60Hz

Option 1: Custom motor & inverter for 60Hz, marked clearly on nameplate.
Option 2: If supplied with domestic 50Hz unit, state clearly in contract: end-user to provide transformer/inverter, with written disclaimer.
Emergency stop, protective covers and foot switch protection must be complete. SASO inspectors focus on shear and crush hazards.
Cables, contactors and switches with GCC recognized reports are preferred to speed up SABER review.

GCC common tariff: generally 5% customs duty + 15% VAT, calculated on CIF value, subject to HS code.
Port notes: Jeddah (Red Sea), Dammam (Persian Gulf). Inland delivery to Riyadh incurs extra inland freight and customs warehouse charges.
Recommended terms: FOB / CIF. DDP is not recommended, due to complicated local tax and clearance rules.
Reserve enough time for SCoC approval (3–7 working days) before cut-off time.

Clarify in contract: voltage & frequency, whether 60Hz motor is included, who is responsible for SABER application, document scope.
List spare parts separately on packing list and invoice. Do not hide spare parts inside main machine without declaration.
Agree spare parts delivery channel with client for fast site service.