Quality Mark Certificate for Cement
Cement needs a Saudi Quality Mark, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers Portland cement, including white and sulphate-resisting cement, in bulk or bags.
Cement falls under the Technical Regulation for Building Materials, Part 3: Hydraulic Binders, and SABER lists the Saudi Quality Mark for these codes. The Quality Mark is a licence from SASO, granted after product testing and a factory review. Each shipment then needs its own SABER Shipment Certificate before it can clear Saudi customs. Since 18 June 2026, your Saudi importer also needs an approved MIM Product Declaration for these codes before the shipment certificate can be issued.
Documents required
- Test reports for your cement
- Product details and technical data sheet
- Photos of the product, packaging and markings
- Declaration of conformity
- MIM Product Declaration form
- 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$7.5 million of Portland cement in 2024. Almost none came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 2523.21 and 2523.29, 2024
Find your HS code
Cement is coded by type and by whether it is shipped in bulk or in bags.
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 Quality Mark
We help prepare the Quality Mark application and the documents SASO asks for.
Step 3
Ship with a certificate
For each shipment, we help with the SABER Shipment Certificate and your importer's declaration.
Request a quote
Tell us about your cement. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do my shipments of cement need the MIM Product Declaration?
Yes. These codes are on the MIM list, so your importer's declaration must be approved before the shipment certificate is issued.
Do all codes in this group follow the same route?
No. Other cement types under 2523.29.90 need a SABER product certificate instead of the Quality Mark. Check your exact code in our HS code checker or send us your product.
Is the Quality Mark the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The Quality Mark covers your cement. 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.
Sources
- SABER HS code list (Technical Regulation for Building Materials, Part 3: Hydraulic Binders) (opens in a new tab)
- MIM circular on Product Declarations, 18 June 2026 (No public link; we hold an English translation.)