SABER Certificate for Shock Absorbers
Shock absorbers need a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers shock absorbers and suspension parts for vehicles.
Shock absorbers fall under the Technical Regulation for Auto Spare Parts. 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. 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
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. Original spare parts listed in the regulation need Type 1a, replacement (aftermarket) parts need Type 3, and parts not listed need only a supplier declaration.
- Test reports for your shock absorbers
- Declaration of conformity
- Product details
- Photos of the product and labels
- Factory inspection documents (Type 3 products only)
- 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$220 million of shock absorbers in 2024. US$4.3 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 8708.80, 2024
Find your HS code
Suspension systems and parts have their own 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 and your importer's declaration.
Request a quote
Tell us about your shock absorbers. 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 shock absorbers. We help you choose.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your shock absorbers. 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 Auto Spare Parts) (opens in a new tab)
- SASO Technical Regulation for Auto Spare Parts (02-04-17-162), Art. 6/2–6/4: conformity assessment procedure (opens in a new tab)
- MIM circular on Product Declarations, 18 June 2026 (No public link; we hold an English translation.)