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Kuwait Customs Revises Licensing Rules for Public Warehouses, Tightens Security and Operational Standards

  • Kuwait Customs updated licensing rules for public customs warehouses, effective under Customs Instruction No. 17 of 2026.
  • Warehouses can only store imported goods under customs suspension, not local market goods or prohibited imports.
  • Licenses are valid for three years and can be renewed.
  • New requirements cover operational, technical, and security standards, including space, inspection areas, X-ray scanners, and surveillance.
  • Operators must integrate with the customs automated system, follow security and data protection rules, and face fines for non-compliance.

Source: mailchi.mp

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.



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