SABER Saudi Valve Documentation Checklist for Importers
Technical guide · Supreme Valves India · Updated 2026-10-28
Direct answer: For Saudi valve imports, prepare a technical file (datasheets, EN 10204 3.1 MTCs, test reports) plus a clean commercial set, then run SABER/PCoC through the importer’s conformity process. Treat this as a working checklist — not legal advice.
Document matrix
| Document | Usually from |
|---|---|
| Datasheet / GA for shipped sizes | Manufacturer |
| EN 10204 3.1 MTC | Manufacturer |
| API 598 / hydro report | Manufacturer |
| Commercial invoice + packing list | Manufacturer / exporter |
| Certificate of origin | Exporter / chamber as applicable |
| SABER / PCoC filings | Importer + CAB coordination |
| Project TPI release | TPI at works if PO requires |
RFQ notes that save time
- Destination port (Jubail, Yanbu, Dammam, Jeddah)
- Incoterms (FOB Mundra / CIF Saudi common)
- SABER required yes/no
- TPI agency if any
Package RFQ: Saudi Arabia industrial valve package. Broader export docs: export checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Does the manufacturer obtain SABER certificates alone?
Usually the Saudi importer / conformity assessment process drives SABER/PCoC. The manufacturer supplies the technical file (datasheets, MTCs, test reports, packing list, invoice). Coordinate early — this is not legal advice.
What technical documents should be in every shipment file?
EN 10204 3.1 MTCs, API 598 or equivalent test reports, GA/datasheet for the shipped sizes, certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list matching the marks.
Is third-party inspection the same as SABER?
No. TPI (BV, Lloyd's, TUV, SGS) is project inspection at works. SABER is a Saudi market conformity pathway. Projects may require both.