Shipment Certificate of Conformity
The per-shipment certificate that completes customs clearance, issued instantly when your batch matches its PCoC.
Turnaround
Typically issued same day, within hours of submission for files with no discrepancies.
Validity
Valid for the specific shipment only; no time-based expiry.
Accredited body
SASO · GSO · ISO 17065
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What is this?
The Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) is the electronic document confirming that a specific shipment, identified by batch number, serial range or production date, corresponds to a valid Product CoC already on file.
It is required for every regulated shipment entering the Kingdom and is the certificate that customs inspectors verify electronically through FASAH before releasing your goods.
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Who needs it
Importers shipping any regulated product into Saudi Arabia.
Manufacturers exporting directly to Saudi customers under a Saudi importer.
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How it works
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Shipment details submission
Importer enters shipment data on SABER: batch / serial / production date, quantity, invoice details, port of arrival.
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Cross-check with PCoC
RACS verifies that the shipment data is consistent with the parent PCoC, same product family, manufacturer, and within the certificate's validity.
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Electronic issuance
The SCoC is issued instantly and made available on SABER, with the certificate reference number ready for customs.
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FASAH verification & release
Customs verifies the SCoC electronically through FASAH and releases the shipment upon data match.
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Required documents
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Reference number of a valid Product CoC.
Commercial invoice with batch / serial details.
Packing list.
Bill of lading or airway bill.
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Why RACS
Same-day issuance for clean submissions.
Direct human review on borderline data so you don't lose a day to back-and-forth.
Visibility from submission to FASAH release.
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Frequently asked questions
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SASO Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
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