SABER Certificate for Leather Shoes
Leather shoes need a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers shoes with leather uppers for men, women and children, and shoe uppers.
Leather shoes fall under the Technical Regulation for Shoes and their Accessories. 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 (type approval). A SASO-accepted certification body reviews your technical file and tests a representative sample. There is no factory audit. Footwear for infants under 36 months needs Type 3.
- Test reports for your leather shoes
- Declaration of conformity
- Product details
- Photos of the product and labels
- 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$136 million of leather shoes and shoe uppers in 2024. US$8.9 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 6403.91, 6403.99 and 6406.10, 2024
Find your HS code
Leather shoes are coded by who they are for: men, women or children.
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 leather shoes. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do leather sandals use these codes?
Some do. Sandals with straps over the instep can fall under different lines. Send us your design.
Do I need a certificate for each model?
Usually one certificate can cover a range of models from the same factory. We help you group them.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your leather shoes. 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.