Quality Mark Certificate for Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic floor and wall tiles need a Saudi Quality Mark, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
Ceramic floor and wall tiles, including porcelain tiles, are grouped by how much water they absorb. That figure comes from the tile's test report and decides the HS code.
Ceramic tiles fall under the Technical Regulation for Building Materials, Part 4, 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 tiles
- Product details and technical data sheet
- Photos of the tiles, packaging and markings
- Declaration of conformity
- 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$272 million of ceramic tiles in 2024. US$38 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 6907, 2024
Find your HS code
The right code depends on how much water your tile absorbs. You find this figure in the tile's test report.
How it works
Step 1
Confirm your tile and code
Send us the tile type, sizes and test report. 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 ceramic tiles. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do floor tiles and wall tiles need different certificates?
No. Both need the Saudi Quality Mark and a SABER Shipment Certificate. Only the HS code changes, based on how much water the tile absorbs.
Is the Quality Mark the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The Quality Mark covers your tiles. The shipment certificate covers one shipment, so you need a new one each time you ship.
Do mosaic tiles follow the same rules?
Not always. Mosaic tiles use a different code and can follow a different route. Send us the details and we will check.
Do you provide the certificate?
Yes*. We help you get the certificates your tiles need, from preparing the documents to the final approval.
Sources
- SABER HS code list (Technical Regulation for Building Materials, Part 4) (opens in a new tab)
- MIM circular on Product Declarations, 18 June 2026 (No public link; we hold an English translation.)