SABER Certificate for Transformers
Transformers need a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers liquid-filled power and distribution transformers.
Transformers fall under the Technical Regulation for General Requirements for Machinery Safety. 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 transformers
- 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$758 million of liquid-filled transformers in 2024. US$12 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 8504.21 to 8504.23, 2024
Find your HS code
Liquid-filled transformers are coded by their power rating.
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 transformers. You can review the prepared request and send it through WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Do dry-type transformers use these codes?
No. Dry-type transformers fall under 8504.31 to 8504.34.
Does the buyer need extra approvals?
Utility buyers often have their own specifications. We focus on the SABER certificates; check tender rules with your buyer.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your transformers. 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.