Customs declaration requirements for Kuwait
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs declaration, filed electronically (mandatory via a licensed Kuwaiti customs broker) via the MicroClear system under Kuwait General Administration of Customs (KGAC) for Kuwait’s own customs authority, in Arabic, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Customs declaration, filed electronically (mandatory via a licensed Kuwaiti customs broker) via the MicroClear system under Kuwait General Administration of Customs (KGAC)
- Issuing authority
- Kuwait General Administration of Customs
- Primary language
- Arabic
- Accepted languages
- Arabic
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
Importers into Kuwait must hold an import license from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and register with the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Covered products additionally require pre-shipment testing/certification under Kuwait's International Conformity Certification Program (ICCP, in force since March 2003) by a single designated private certification company. Imported toys specifically require the GSO (GCC Standardization Organization) seal, mandated since 2011.
Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry / Public Authority of Industry (PAI)
Import prohibited
Import into Kuwait is prohibited for alcoholic beverages (non-alcoholic beer up to 0.05% alcohol is permitted), pork and pork products, gambling machines, pornographic materials, and narcotics. Used automobiles over 5 years old and used medical equipment generally cannot be imported. Firearms and explosives require special import procedures (Ministry of Interior approval).
Kuwait Ministry of Commerce and Industry / Ministry of Interior
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- Exempt
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Kuwait
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Kuwait require?
Kuwait’s import declaration is the Customs declaration, filed electronically (mandatory via a licensed Kuwaiti customs broker) via the MicroClear system under Kuwait General Administration of Customs (KGAC), issued by Kuwait General Administration of Customs.
Which languages does Kuwait accept on a customs declaration?
Arabic