Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 522927: Handling of air fright cargo and Mail

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 522927

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 522927 designates Handling of air fright cargo and Mail (مناولة الشحن الجوي للبضائع والبريد) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

Detailed Description: Carrying out Logistics activities at airports to handle air freight cargo, export, transport and import, or handle incoming and outgoing mail, or both, and process relevant documents and customs, implement any security measures stipulated by the regulations agreed upon between the parties in airport facilities and freight warehouses without direct interaction with airplanes.

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`522927`
Official Title (EN)	Handling of air fright cargo and Mail
Official Title (AR)	مناولة الشحن الجوي للبضائع والبريد
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section H — Transportation and storage
Parent Entity Code	`5229` — Other transportation support activities
Supervisory Authority	General Authority of Civil Aviation
Licensing Entity	General Authority of Civil Aviation
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`522911`	Customs clearance activities	أنشطة التخليص الجمركي	View Code 522911 →
`522912`	Activities of sea freight agencies	أنشطة وكالات النقل والشحن البحري	View Code 522912 →
`522913`	license of authorized air cargo agency	وكالات الشحن الجوي المعتمد	View Code 522913 →
`522914`	packing and unpacking activities of shipping boxes	أنشطة التعبئة والتفريغ من صناديق الشحن	View Code 522914 →
`522915`	Sampling for inception activities	أنشطة فحص وأخذ عينات من البضائع	View Code 522915 →
`522916`	Aircraft brokerage services	خدمات سماسرة الطائرات	View Code 522916 →
`522917`	weight activities	أنشطة الكيالة والوزن	View Code 522917 →
`522918`	brokerage of aircraft spare parts and simulators sales	الوساطة في بيع قطع غيار الطائرات والأجهزة التشبيهية	View Code 522918 →
`522922`	Directing taxis	توجيه مركبات الأجرة	View Code 522922 →
`522923`	Receiving and unpacking goods and products from vehicles and arranging them on shelves	استلام وتفريغ السلع والمنتجات من الناقلات وصفها وترتيبها على الرفوف	View Code 522923 →
`522924`	Ships supply except for fuel in all its forms	تموين السفن ماعدا الوقود بجميع أشكاله	View Code 522924 →
`522925`	Preparing technical reports for oil spills or any other contaminants inside the sea	مباشرة وإعداد التقارير الفنية لحوادث تسرب الزيت أو أي ملوثات أخرى داخل البحر	View Code 522925 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 522927 cover?

SSIC 522927 covers Handling of air fright cargo and Mail (مناولة الشحن الجوي للبضائع والبريد) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 522927?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of General Authority of Civil Aviation.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 522927?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 522927 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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