How Much Does a SABER Certificate Cost?
There is no single published price for a SABER certificate. The total cost depends on what your product needs to become compliant — a straightforward, already-tested product costs far less to certify than one that requires new laboratory testing or a factory audit. Rather than quote a headline figure that would be misleading, we assess your product first and give you a complete, itemised estimate before any work begins, so there are no surprises later.
Broadly, the SABER certification fee is built from up to five components: the PCoC (Product Certificate of Conformity) fee, the per-shipment SCoC (Shipment Certificate of Conformity) fee, product testing (only if required), a factory audit (only for certain high-risk product types), and our coordination service fee. The mandatory SADAD government fee is also collected through the SABER platform.
What Makes Up the SABER Certification Fee?
Understanding the individual cost components makes the total far easier to plan for:
- PCoC fee — charged by the Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) to certify a product model. Paid once per model and valid for up to 12 months, so it is spread across every shipment of that product during the year.
- SCoC fee — charged for each individual shipment. Because it recurs per consignment, frequent shippers should factor it into every export.
- Product testing — only applies where valid, accredited test reports do not already exist. Testing is usually the largest single variable and depends on the product category and the number of tests the Technical Regulation requires.
- Factory audit — required only for certain product types certified under a scheme that includes a production assessment. Most products do not need one.
- SADAD government fee — the mandatory fee collected through SABER (currently SAR 402.50, subject to change), paid by the Saudi importer.
- Service fee — our charge for regulation identification, document review, submission and coordination with the CAB and laboratory.
PCoC Cost vs SCoC Cost
The two certificates are priced differently because they do different jobs. The PCoC is a model-level certificate — you pay for it once and it covers every shipment of that product for up to 12 months, so its cost is effectively amortised across the year. The SCoC is a per-shipment certificate — a smaller fee, but one that is incurred again for every consignment. When you estimate your annual compliance budget, it helps to think of the PCoC as a fixed yearly cost per product and the SCoC as a variable cost per shipment.
What Affects the Cost of Your SABER Certificate?
Two exporters shipping different products will rarely pay the same. The main factors that move the price are:
- Whether your product is regulated or non-regulated — regulated products need a PCoC; non-regulated products need only an SCoC.
- Whether you already hold valid, accredited test reports, or new testing must be arranged.
- The product category and the number of tests the applicable Technical Regulation demands.
- The number of product models to be certified and the number of shipments per year.
- Whether the certification scheme for your product requires a factory audit.
Because testing is the largest variable, the single most useful thing you can send us is your product name and HS code, plus any existing test reports. We can then tell you quickly whether testing is needed — and give you a realistic total.
How to Get an Accurate SABER Cost Estimate
The fastest way to a reliable figure is a short product assessment. Send us the product name, HS code, destination and any test reports you already hold. We identify the applicable Technical Regulation, confirm whether a PCoC and/or SCoC is required, check what testing (if any) is outstanding, and return a complete itemised estimate covering every component above. There is no charge for the assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a SABER certificate cost?
There is no fixed price. The total is the sum of the PCoC fee, the per-shipment SCoC fee, product testing (only if required), a factory audit (only for certain products), the SADAD government fee and our service fee. Testing is usually the largest variable. We provide a complete itemised estimate specific to your product before any work begins.
Is the SABER certificate cost the same as the certification cost?
Effectively, yes — they describe the same spend from two angles. The "certificate" is the document you receive; the "certification" is the process of obtaining it. The fees you pay cover that process and deliver the certificate.
How much is the SADAD government fee?
The mandatory SADAD fee is currently SAR 402.50, subject to change. It is paid by the Saudi importer through the SABER platform. We can guide your importer through the payment if needed.
Why is testing the biggest cost?
Testing must be carried out at an accredited laboratory against the standards named in the applicable Technical Regulation. The number and type of tests vary widely by product, which is why testing is the largest and most variable component. If you already hold valid accredited test reports, this cost may be reduced or avoided.
Do I pay the SCoC fee for every shipment?
Yes. The SCoC is issued per consignment, so its fee recurs with every shipment. The PCoC, by contrast, is paid once per product model and covers all shipments of that model for up to 12 months.