KUWAIT
*NOTE: THAT CUSTOMERS ARE
HAVING PROBLEMS CLEARING THE RESTRICTED ITEMS SHOWN BELOW THROUGH CUSTOMS AND
SIGNIFICANT LOSS AND DAMAGE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport (two copies of info page and
Residence Permit page)
Visa
Residence Permit (Kiama)
Temporary Import License
"No Objection Certificate" required from the
Ministry of Interior
Declaration from employer that customer is
employed by a specific firm
Letter from employer stating customer's
purpose of stay
Descriptive inventory (original) showing
brand name, make and model of all items
Invoice and Certificate of Origin (bearing
manufacturer's name and address) for new items and personal computers
Authorization letter in Arabic to clear
shipments. This can be obtained from the consigned upon arrival in
Kuwait
Copy of Civil ID (Kuwait ID
card)
Inventory showing gross weight and
number of packages
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR
CUSTOMS
Original passport required when
shipper is present for clearance
Personal effects such as clothing and
books are permitted duty-free provided they arrive by air
Used household goods are permitted,
but subject to duty
All shipments inspected
All diplomatic shipments must be
clearly noted on all documents
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Electronic items included in shipment will
delay Customs and subject to approval by Ministry of Commercial
Industry
- PC's, radio transmitters, and
wireless telephones, require a special permit and are subject to approval by
the Ministry of Telecommunications
- Medication and foodstuff (subject to special
approval and inspection by the Ministry of Health), must be packed
separately
- New items
- Pesticides/insecticides, paints, chemicals
subject to approval by Environmental Protection Authority
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Prohibited goods MUST NOT BE INCLUDED
with the goods being shipped
Prohibited items detained by customs will be
destroyed without shipper's consent
All types of weapons, ammunition and
explosives, including antique and ornamental examples
Narcotics and drugs
Pork products
Alcoholic beverages of any type,
including beer and wine-making kits
Gambling equipment
Pornographic or political, military
literature or controversial materials
Objects or images which could be
construed as a graven image or contrary to Islamic morality
*ALL PRINTED MATTER, BOOKS,
PICTURES, RECORDS, DVDs, FILMS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS,
COMPUTER SOFTWARE, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE
PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS)
Items made out of ivory
Any prohibited items in shipment will
be confiscated and may be destroyed without the customer's consent
Products of Israeli origin
Political or religious literature
which may be deemed offensive to the Kuwait government or the Islamic
faith
MOTOR VEHICLES
- OWNER'S PRESENCE REQUIRED AT CUSTOMS
CLEARANCE FOR ANY VEHICLE
- Non-Kuwaiti individuals/firms are not
allowed to import vehicles into Kuwait
- Vehicles subject to duties
- Used vehicles over five years old are not
permitted
- Owner of the vehicle must have a valid
Residence Permit in order to import an auto
- Contact destination agent prior to
importation to obtain current regulations
- Documents required:
- Registration Certificate
- Purchase Invoice
PETS
- Importation discouraged due to
climate
- Rabies vaccination and valid health
certificate
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination
and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held
liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from
non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or
consulate.