Legal status & classification
- ZATCA’s integrated customs tariff lists line 2404.91.30.00.00, “Tobacco free single-use oral nicotine pouches and the like”, with the restriction “ممنوع استيراده” (import prohibited).ZATCA 1
- The tariff’s required procedure is referral to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) on import, which decides whether the goods are released.ZATCA 1
- SFDA’s Products Classification Guidance (version 9.0) classifies nicotine pouches intended for a medical purpose or claim as drugs.SFDA 2
- Locally produced pouches are reported to be on sale; that does not open an import route.Verify locally
Minimum age
- The Anti-Smoking Law’s executive regulations ban selling tobacco and its derivatives to people under 18. Whether this covers tobacco-free pouches was not confirmed.Verify locallyMinistry of Health 4
Nicotine strength limit
- We found no SFDA technical regulation for nicotine pouches, so there is no published strength limit.Verify locallySFDA 3
Flavor rules
- We found no SFDA flavor rules for nicotine pouches.Verify locallySFDA 3
Labelling & health warnings
- We found no pouch-specific labelling regulation from the SFDA.Verify locallySFDA 3
Notification & registration
Import documents & HS code
- The tariff line carries a 100% customs duty and the import-prohibited restriction.ZATCA 1
- ZATCA’s excise goods include all items in Chapter 24 of the GCC unified customs tariff.ZATCA 5
| Tariff code | 2404.91.30.00.00 · Saudi integrated tariff, oral nicotine pouches; import prohibited, 100% dutyZATCA 1 |
|---|---|
| Shipped by JADEHARE | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, batch COA, SDS, ingredient list and label proof |
| Confirm with your broker | Final tariff line, duty and excise, and any import licence or permit your goods need |
Which JADEHARE SKUs fit Saudi Arabia?
- No JADEHARE SKU can be imported while ZATCA marks the oral nicotine pouch line import-prohibited.ZATCA 1
- Before any shipment, ask the SFDA for a written product classification.SFDA 2
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Primary sources
- Integrated Customs Tariff Inquiry (search heading 2404) · ZATCA
- Products Classification Guidance, version 9.0 · SFDA
- SFDA regulations and guidance · SFDA
- Executive Regulations of the Anti-Smoking Law · Ministry of Health
- Excise tax · ZATCA
Sources checked 16 October 2026. JADEHARE supports labels and documents, but the importer remains responsible for market authorization.
