Exporting from Turkey to Kuwait
The agreement that applies, the expected duty, and what each side asks for — for factories in Turkey selling to buyers in Kuwait.
Expected duty in Kuwait: GCC common external tariff of 5% on most goods; tobacco 100%. Many basic foods are duty-free.
VAT — Kuwait: None (no VAT as of 2026)
Other agreements (not applied): TR–GCC FTA (Not in force yet)
⚠ Before you trade
- Additional duties change often
The additional customs duty decision was amended several times in 2025 alone. Check the current İGV rate for your HS code and origin on the Ministry of Trade site before signing a contract.
Source ↗ - Partners re-imposed duties on Turkish goods
Turkish exporters should note that Morocco (2020) and Tunisia (2023) amended their FTAs to charge duties again on many Turkish industrial goods, especially textiles and clothing. Check the buyer country's current rate before quoting.
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Importing into Kuwait
- Import licence (Kuwaiti holder)
Importers must be Kuwaiti citizens or Kuwait-based companies registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The import licence is valid one year, renewable, and covers many shipments; the bill of lading must show the licence holder's name. Machinery, pharmaceuticals and some other goods need extra licences.
Source ↗ - Product conformity: KUCAS (PAI)
Under the Public Authority for Industry's KUCAS scheme, shipments of regulated products (such as automotive parts, chemicals, toys and household electrical and gas appliances) must carry a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) and Technical Evaluation Report (TER) from an approved body.
Source ↗ - GCC G-mark for toys and low-voltage goods
Products covered by GCC technical regulations, starting with children's toys and low-voltage electrical equipment, must carry the GCC conformity mark (G-mark) issued under the GSO system.
Source ↗ - Documents and legalization
Commercial shipments need a commercial invoice and certificate of origin (one original and two copies each), a packing list and the bill of lading or airway bill. The invoice and certificate of origin should be legalized by a chamber of commerce; if the goods contain foreign parts, state their origin.
Source ↗ - Arabic labelling and origin marking
Food labels must include Arabic (multi-language labels are fine) with name, batch, ingredients, expiry date, maker and storage details. All imported goods need an origin mark that cannot be removed or altered; meat and poultry labels must state halal slaughter.
Source ↗ - Banned and restricted goods
Banned: pork products, alcohol, gambling machines, pornography, narcotics, used medical equipment and cars older than 10 years. Firearms and explosives need special approval.
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