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For HS 620342 (men’s/boys’ trousers & shorts of cotton, not knitted) from India to Saudi Arabia:

1) Duty in Saudi Arabia

• Import duty: 5% MFN (applied) on this HS code.
• This is the standard customs duty rate used for Saudi imports under the cited tariff context.
• No FTA preference is indicated in the engine context for this lane, so plan on the 5% duty unless you have a specific Saudi-origin preference or special ruling.

2) Export benefit from India

• RoDTEP benefit: 4.3% of FOB value
• This is the main export incentive indicated for India on this product.
• To claim it, make sure your shipment and exporter are RoDTEP-eligible and supported by the correct shipping bill and documentation.

3) Documents you should prepare

For this India → Saudi Arabia garment shipment, keep these ready:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
• Certificate of Origin
• RCMC (needed to claim DGFT export incentives like RoDTEP)
• GST details/registration
• IEC (Import Export Code) of the exporter
• Insurance certificate if insured separately
• If the buyer requests it: inspection certificate or product/quality declaration

4) Saudi import/compliance points to watch

For apparel shipments into Saudi Arabia, the practical issues are usually:

• Correct HS classification as 620342
• Country of origin marking
• Arabic labeling/marking expectations where applicable
• Invoice consistency with packing and shipment documents
• If shipping under a buyer’s compliance program, they may ask for fabric composition, size breakdown, and product description

5) Practical benefit summary

• Saudi duty cost: 5%
• India export benefit: 4.3% FOB via RoDTEP
• Global market relevance: HS 620342 is a large trade item; India is already a recognized exporter in this category

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a landed cost example for Saudi Arabia, or

2. a shipment document checklist specifically for garments.