Kuwait
KW · KWT
Al: 24/07/2026
Erdöl-Exporthub / GCC-Importmarkt
Capitale: Kuwait City
GCC (Zollunion)SeefrachtLuftfrachtStrasseIVA import: Keine Einfuhr-Mehrwertsteuer (Stand Juni 2026). Die GCC-VAT ist in Kuwait nicht umgesetzt und laut Regierungsplan nicht vor 2028 vorgesehenDogana: mittelRischio: hochPharma: mittelMerci pericolose: hochE-Commerce: mittel bis hoch
Panoramica
Kuwait (KW) sits at the northern end of the Persian Gulf between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, acting as an oil export hub and an import-dependent GCC market. The country belongs to the GCC customs union with the unified GCC customs law and a 5 percent external tariff on the CIF value; since 1 January 2025 the integrated 12-digit GCC tariff applies, administered by the Kuwait General Administration of Customs (KGAC). No VAT is levied, and none is planned before 2028. Key gateways are the container port of Shuwaikh, Shuaiba in the south and the Mina Al Ahmadi oil terminal; the Mubarak Al Kabeer deep-water port on Bubiyan Island is under construction. Air freight moves through Kuwait International Airport (KWI). By road, the Kuwait City–Basra and Kuwait City–Riyadh/Dammam axes link the country to neighbouring markets; all sea traffic passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Exports are crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals, mainly to China, India and South Korea; imports include machinery, vehicles, electronics and food from China, the US and the Gulf states.
Paesi menzionati
Termini nel glossario
Superficie17.818 km²
Popolazione5.098.539
ValutaDinaro kuwaitiano (KWD)
Area economicaGCC (Zollunion)
ContinenteAsien
ReligioniIslam
Codice ISOKW / KWT
Dogana & Import/Export
Autorità doganale
Kuwait General Administration of Customs (KGAC)Sistema import
GCC-Zollunion mit gemeinsamem Aussenzoll 5 Prozent (CIF) auf die meisten Waren; Tabak 100 Prozent; rund 417 Grundnahrungsmittel, Medizin- und Pharmaartikel zollfrei. GCC-Integrierter Zolltarif (12-stellig) seit 1.1.2025.
Sistema export
Ausfuhrabwicklung über die KGAC mit elektronischer Anmeldung; Erdöl und Erdölprodukte dominieren die Exporte. GCC-Ursprungsnachweise für den zollfreien Warenverkehr innerhalb des Golfs.
IVA all'import
- Keine Einfuhr-Mehrwertsteuer (Stand Juni 2026). Die GCC-VAT ist in Kuwait nicht umgesetzt und laut Regierungsplan nicht vor 2028 vorgesehen
- auch keine Verbrauchssteuer (Excise) in Kraft.
Complessità doganalemittel
Documenti import
- Handelsrechnung
- Packliste
- Ursprungszeugnis
- Konnossement / Luftfrachtbrief
- Einfuhrlizenz (bei beschränkten Gütern)
Documenti export
- Handelsrechnung
- Packliste
- Ursprungszeugnis
- Konnossement / Luftfrachtbrief
Prove origine / ALS
GCC-Ursprungszeugnis im Golf-Binnenmarkt; GAFTA (Grosse Arabische Freihandelszone, 40 Prozent Wertschöpfungsregel); GCC-EFTA-Abkommen seit 1.7.2014 mit EUR.1-Warenverkehrsbescheinigung.
Merci vietate
Verboten: Alkohol, Schweinefleisch, Glücksspielgeräte, pornografisches Material und Betäubungsmittel. Waffen und Sprengstoff nur mit Sondergenehmigung.
Controllo esportazioni
Umsetzung der UN-Sicherheitsrats-Sanktionen; Dual-Use-Güter über den GCC-Rahmen kontrolliert. Waffen und Sprengstoff sind genehmigungspflichtig.
Senza garanzia — verificare sempre con spedizioniere e autorità.
Dogana / Import / Export (Asia) — Processo generale
Panoramica operativa per spedizioni internazionali verso l'Asia. Requisiti prodotto, certificati e sdoganamento variano molto per destinazione.
Documenti (tipici)
- Fattura commerciale (descrizione, valore, Incoterms)
- Lista di imballaggio (pesi, dimensioni, colli)
- Codice HS / nomenclatura doganale
- Prova di origine / documenti di preferenza (se pertinente)
- A seconda della merce: certificati/documenti di conformità
Processo (semplificato)
- Preparare export (documenti, codice HS, origine)
- Sdoganamento nel paese di destinazione (dichiarazione, possibili controlli)
- Rilascio e consegna; dazi/imposte secondo classificazione e valore
Errori frequenti
- Descrizione vaga o codici HS mancanti → ritardi e chiarimenti
- Incoterms poco chiari: chi sdogana/paga gli oneri?
- Dati origine incompleti → preferenza può non applicarsi
- Documenti incoerenti (fattura vs packing list vs spedizione)
Importante: i requisiti dipendono da merce, origine, Incoterms, valore e destinatario. In caso di dubbio, verificare con spedizioniere/agente doganale e fonti ufficiali.
Link ufficiali
Nota: fonti regionali/generali. I link delle autorità per paese verranno aggiunti progressivamente.
Commercio
Infrastruttura merci & rete di trasporto
Rilevanza del trasporto
Aria
altoMarittimo
altoStrada
medioFerrovia
n/aFluviale
n/aAeroporti cargo
- Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Porti marittimi / di accesso
- Shuwaikh (Hauptcontainerhafen)
- Shuaiba (Süden, Container/Industrie)
- Doha (Kleinhafen/Dhows)
- Mina Al Ahmadi (Öl-Terminal)
- Mubarak Al Kabeer (im Bau, Bubiyan-Insel)
Corridoi stradali & valichi di frontiera
- Kuwait-Stadt - Basra (Irak)
- Kuwait-Stadt - Riad/Dammam (Saudi-Arabien)
Principali rotte commerciali
- Kuwait - China
- Kuwait - Indien
- Kuwait - Südkorea
- Kuwait - Japan
- Kuwait - USA
Rischi & note operative
Rischio logisticohoch
Rischio ritardo doganalemittel
Rischio congestione portualehoch
Note di rischio
Regionale geopolitische Spannungen am Golf können Schifffahrt und Versicherungskosten beeinflussen. Hohe Importabhängigkeit bei Lebensmitteln und Konsumgütern.
Rischi stagionali & meteo
Extreme Sommerhitze (oft über 50 Grad Celsius) und Sandstürme können Umschlag und Kühlketten belasten.
Note logistiche attuali
Golfkrise: Schiffsbewegungen im Hafen Shuaiba ausgesetzt, Shuwaikh nach Drohnentreffer vom 27.3.2026 nur mit Einschränkungen in Betrieb (beide Häfen ISPS Level 2). Hormuz-Transit läuft nur kontrolliert/phasenweise gemäss Verkehrsplan Omans. KGAC führt elektronische Vorabverzollung ein (Instruction 24/2026); Mubarak Al Kabeer im Bau. (Stand 2026-07-24)
Al: 2026-07-24
Note operative senza pretesa di completezza. Verificare con lo spedizioniere.
Festività
Al: 24 lug 2026
| Data | Festività | Tipo | Dogana chiusa | Trasporto interessato | Nota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gen 2026 | Capodanno | Nazionale | |||
| 25 feb 2026 | Festa nazionale del Kuwait | Nazionale | Together with Liberation Day (26 Feb) usually a multi-day closure of government offices and customs. | ||
| 26 feb 2026 | Giorno della Liberazione | Nazionale |
Capodanno
1 gen 2026
Dogana chiusa
Festa nazionale del Kuwait
25 feb 2026
Dogana chiusa
Together with Liberation Day (26 Feb) usually a multi-day closure of government offices and customs.
Giorno della Liberazione
26 feb 2026
Dogana chiusa
Fonti: Civil Service Commission Kuwait / gesetzlicher Fixtermin (NBK-Feiertagsliste 2026) · Gesetzlicher Fixtermin 25. Februar (Kabinettsbeschluss via Gulf News) · Gesetzlicher Fixtermin 26. Februar (Kabinettsbeschluss via Gulf News) · Civil Service Commission Kuwait / gesetzlicher Fixtermin · Gesetzlicher Fixtermin 25. Februar · Gesetzlicher Fixtermin 26. Februar
Aeroporti in questo paese
Kuwait International Airport
KWI · Kuwait City
Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
XIJ · Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Ali Al Salem Air Base
Al Damaikhi
Al Abdaliyah Highway Strip
Al Abdaliyah
Skydive Kuwait Airport
Al-Khiran
Udairi Army Air Field
Camp Buehring
Al Adan Heliport
Hadiya
Al-Nuwaiseeb Heliport
Al-Nuwaiseeb
Failaka Heliport
Az Zawr
KOC Heliport
Al Ahmadi
Kubbar Island Helipad
Kubbar Island
Marina Waves Heliport
Salmiya
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Fonti & Affidabilità
hochVerificato: 2026-07-24
Fonti ufficiali
- cs.kgac.gov.kw
- kpa.gov.kw
- paci.gov.kw
Fonti senza garanzia. Per decisioni legali/fiscali, consultare le autorità ufficiali.
FAQ
Which customs system does Kuwait use?
Kuwait belongs to the GCC customs union and applies the unified GCC customs law. The Kuwait General Administration of Customs (KGAC) is responsible. The common external tariff is 5 percent on the CIF value of most goods; declarations are filed electronically.
Is there a value-added tax (VAT) in Kuwait?
No. Kuwait currently (as of June 2026) levies no value-added tax. The GCC VAT has not been implemented and, according to the government's four-year plan, is not expected before 2028. An excise tax is also not yet in force.
Which duty rates and exemptions apply?
The standard rate is 5 percent (CIF). Tobacco products are charged at 100 percent. About 417 basic foodstuffs as well as medical and pharmaceutical items are duty-free. Since 1 January 2025 the GCC Integrated Customs Tariff with 12-digit codes applies.
Which ports and airports handle the cargo?
The main container port is Shuwaikh, followed by Shuaiba in the south; both are operated by the Kuwait Ports Authority. Oil is loaded via terminals such as Mina Al Ahmadi. Air freight runs through Kuwait International Airport (KWI).
Which goods are prohibited or restricted on import?
Prohibited items include alcohol, pork, gambling devices, pornographic material and narcotics. Weapons and explosives may only be imported with special authorisation.
Which free trade agreements can Kuwait use?
As a GCC member, Kuwait benefits from the Gulf internal market as well as the GCC-EFTA agreement (in force since 1 July 2014, with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA). Preferences require valid proofs of origin.
Which currency is used in Kuwait?
Legal tender is the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD), one of the world's highest-valued currencies. It is pegged to a currency basket in which the US dollar carries a strong weight.
Quali partner commerciali sono importanti per Kuwait?
Quali termini logistici sono particolarmente rilevanti per Kuwait?
Per i trasporti internazionali, questi termini sono un buon punto di partenza:
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