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Counterfeiting
Manufacturers of consumer products and automobile spare parts are particularly concerned about the widespread availability of counterfeit products. Anti-counterfeiting laws exist, and the U.S. Government has urged the Saudi authorities to step up enforcement actions against perpetrators. In some popular consumer goods, manufacturers estimate that as much as 50% of the entire Saudi market is counterfeit. In order to restrict the entry of counterfeit products, the Saudi Customs Authority recently implemented a new directive requiring all imported goods to clearly display the “Country of Origin” or “Made in ….” on the items in an irremovable manner either by engraving, knitting, printing, or pressing based on the nature of the imported items. This requirement is strictly enforced. While comprehensive data on seizers of counterfeit goods is not available, the SAG makes public announcements on local and social media when large seizures are made.
For Information about exporting to Saudi Arabia contact:
Habeeb Saeed
U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Commercial Specialist - Auto & Smart Mobility Team
+966-1-488-3800
Tires & tubes
Workshop Tools
Service equipment
Body and Chassis parts
Automobile transmission and drive train and spare parts
Automotive chemicals, lubricants, oils, adhesives
Car batteries
Maintenance and diagnostic equipment
Brakes and emission systems tools
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