SABER Certificate for Printing Paper
Printing paper needs a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers uncoated and coated paper for printing and writing, including A4 copy paper.
Printing paper falls under the Technical Regulation for Paper and Cardboard. 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.
- Test reports for your printing paper
- 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$477 million of printing and writing paper in 2024. US$21 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 4802 and 4810, 2024
Find your HS code
Paper is coded by coating, weight and whether it comes in rolls or sheets.
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 printing paper. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Quality Mark instead of a SABER product certificate?
Yes. SABER accepts either a SABER product certificate or the Saudi Quality Mark for printing paper. We help you choose.
Does tissue paper use these codes?
No. Toilet paper and tissues have their own codes. See our toilet paper page.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your printing paper. 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.