SABER Certificate for Adhesives
Adhesives need a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers prepared glues and adhesives, including adhesives based on polymers or rubber.
Adhesives fall under the Technical Regulation for Adhesive Materials, Tapes, Glue and Related Products. Before the first shipment, an approved certification body reviews your test reports and issues a SABER Product Certificate. Each shipment then needs its own SABER Shipment Certificate before it can clear Saudi customs.
Documents required
SABER certificate type: Type 1a or Type 3, depending on the product. Type 1a is type approval: the technical file is reviewed and a sample tested. Type 3 adds a certified product safety management system with factory audits. Wax glue and liquid glue need Type 3; other adhesives need Type 1a.
- Test reports for your adhesives
- Declaration of conformity
- Product details
- Photos of the product and labels
- Factory inspection documents (Type 3 products only)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
This is our default preparation list. Actual requirements depend on the product, HS Code, applicable regulation, certification route and shipment details. We verify the list for your product before proceeding.
The market
Saudi Arabia imported US$70 million of prepared glues and adhesives in 2024. US$3.2 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 3506.91 and 3506.99, 2024
Find your HS code
Polymer-based adhesives and other prepared glues have separate codes.
How it works
Step 1
Confirm your product and code
Send us the product details and test reports. We confirm the right HS code and requirements.
Step 2
Get the product certificate
We help prepare the SABER product certificate application and the documents asked for.
Step 3
Ship with a certificate
For each shipment, we help with the SABER Shipment Certificate.
Request a quote
Tell us about your adhesives. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do adhesive tapes use these codes?
No. Tapes fall under heading 3919.
Do retail tubes of glue use these codes?
Glue in retail packs of 1 kg or less falls under 3506.10. Send us your pack size.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your adhesives. The shipment certificate covers one shipment, so you need a new one each time you ship.
Do you provide the certificate?
Yes*. We help you get the certificates your product needs, from preparing the documents to the final approval.