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*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
- 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
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Electronic items included in shipment will delay Customs
and subject to approval by Ministry of Commercial Industry
- 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
- PC's, radio transmitters, and wireless telephones
require a special permit and are subject to approval
by the Ministry of Telecommunications
- All types of weapons, ammunition and explosives, including
antique and ornamental
- 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, FILMS,
TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER
SOFTWARE, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION
(MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS)
- Prohibited goods MUST NOT BE INCLUDED with the goods
being shipped
- Any prohibited items in shipment will be confiscated
and may be destroyed without the customer's consent
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 certificat
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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, Rinkens Moving International
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.
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