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Can I import from China without commercial registration? An individual's guide

Many people think buying from China requires commercial registration, a customs clearance office and a shipping intermediary. That applies to importing containers, but it is not your route. With AladdinMiles, buy individual items: more than 700,000 products, a SAR 199 minimum, Mada payment, home delivery and 2 miles per SAR.

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Does importing from China as an individual require commercial registration?

Not when buying through AladdinMiles. You buy individual items from us, and we import, ship and deliver to your door. Order in the app as you would from a local store.

The key difference: commercial importing makes you responsible for the shipment and its paperwork. Buying through the app means responsibility stays with us until your order reaches your door.

What is the difference between buying individual items and importing a container?

A container requires commercial registration, a large minimum quantity, a shipping intermediary, a customs clearance office and much more time. Buying individual items through AladdinMiles means a SAR 199 minimum, no intermediary or paperwork for you, and delivery within 2 weeks, with a maximum of 3 weeks.

AspectContainer importingBuying individual items through the app
Commercial registrationRequiredNot required
MinimumCartons or a containerSAR 199
Paperwork and customs clearanceYour responsibilityOur responsibility
TimeMuch longerWithin 2 weeks, with a maximum of 3 weeks
MilesNone2 miles per SAR

How do I order from China as an individual, step by step?

Download AladdinMiles, open the China section with more than 200 categories, add products worth SAR 199 or more, check shipping before payment, pay with Mada or your credit card, and receive delivery within 2 weeks, with a maximum of 3 weeks.

What about credit-card holders?

They are welcome too, and can earn both sets of rewards: pay with a credit card through the app to earn AladdinMiles miles, while keeping bank card rewards on the same transaction under the bank's terms. We work with Mada, but not exclusively. We do not exclude anyone.

I have commercial registration and want stock for my store. What can I do?

Our China purchasing service for store owners buys, follows up, ships and delivers for you, with miles on the full invoice for the first time. The miles count varies with invoice value and material type. We provide a complete quote before any commitment.

Details in China purchasing service for store owners

Who we are

AladdinMiles is Saudi Arabia's first ROYALTY platform and the world's first platform to award airline miles on Mada payments. Earn when paying through the app at partner stores: restaurants, cafés and bakeries award 3 miles per SAR. China purchases in the app earn 2 miles per SAR.

Order from China as an individual, from SAR 199.

No commercial registration, no intermediary, and miles on every riyal.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need commercial registration to buy from China through AladdinMiles?

No. You buy individual items from us, and we handle importing, shipping and delivery to your door.

What is the minimum order?

SAR 199 in products. Shipping appears as a separate line before payment.

Are there charges or paperwork on receipt?

No. The price shown before payment includes tax, and shipping includes delivery to your door.

Do I earn miles as an individual?

Yes, 2 miles per SAR of product value, with a return of up to 14% per SAR.

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