Kuwait Import Prohibitions & Shipping Guidelines
Kuwait do not have a minimum value and are subject to require a Formal Clearance Process depending on Commodity, Number of Pieces ETC…, hence, Kuwait Customs may require additional documentation from consignee.
Additional clearance charges, approvals and processing time maybe applicable. Additional information can be found at the Kuwait Customs Website.
These are some of the items the Kuwait government prohibits:
- Pork and pork products
- Alcohol
- Beer and wine-making kits
- Illegal drugs or associated paraphernalia
- Gambling devices, games of chance, and playing cards
- Firearms, ammunition and explosives
- Weaponry including decorative swords and daggers
- Ivory products
- Religious articles affiliated with religions besides Islam
- Materials or products of Israeli origin
- Political and/or religious materials that may be considered offensive to the Kuwait government or Islamic faith
- Pornographic material and magazines with swimsuits or under garments depicted
- Radio transmitter/communication equipment (walkie-talkie’s, short wave, VHF, marine, police band equipment, CBs, binoculars, telescopes
For an Extensive List please check below Links depending on the Service Provider of your choice:
DHL import restrictions for Kuwait
FedEx import restrictions for Kuwait
UPS import restrictions for Kuwait