SABER Certificate for Underwear
Underwear needs a SABER Product Certificate, and every shipment needs a SABER Shipment Certificate.
Overview
This page covers underwear, briefs, slips, nightshirts, pyjamas and bathrobes, knitted or woven.
Underwear falls under the Technical Regulation of Textile Products. 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 3 (type approval plus production assurance). After type approval, your factory needs a certified product safety management system. The certification body visits the factory before approval, which lasts three years, and then carries out periodic and unannounced audits. The textile regulation names underwear among the products that need Type 3.
- Test reports for your underwear
- Declaration of conformity
- Product details
- Photos of the product and labels
- Factory inspection documents
- 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$398 million of underwear and nightwear in 2024. US$77 million came from India.
Source: UN Comtrade, HS 6107, 6108, 6207 and 6208, 2024
Find your HS code
Underwear is coded by who it is for, how it is made and the fibre.
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 underwear. 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 underwear. We help you choose.
Why does underwear need Type 3?
The textile regulation names underwear among the products that need a factory audit as well as type approval.
Is the product certificate the same as the shipment certificate?
No. The product certificate covers your underwear. 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.