GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

Kuwait Customs Tariff for HS Code 170490300001

Cashews candy

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Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked 2026-09-14.

Kuwait Public Authority for Industry — GCC tariff workbook, row 2498.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)

Cashews candy

Historical GCC reference published by Kuwait Public Authority for Industry, not a consolidated current Kuwait duty. The workbook is labelled 2022; the authority links it for the 2025 code transition. Neither label establishes a 2026 rate or a line-level effective date. Later amendments, national exceptions, trade remedies, preferential origin and import permissions require separate confirmation.

Amendment history and additional sources

Kuwait PAI official tariff download page

Kuwait PAI notice — 12-digit codes for industrial exemption certificates from 1 January 2025

Direct HS code answer for Kuwait

Kuwait HS Code 170490300001: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for Cashews candy.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

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Customs tariff summary

Country: Kuwait
HS / tariff code: 170490300001
Description: Cashews candy
Chapter: 17 —
Heading: 1704
Subheading: 170490
Reference duty value: 5 %
VAT / tax: Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis: Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage: Kuwait Public Authority for Industry — GCC tariff workbook, row 2498

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code: 170490300001
Chapter: 17 —
Heading: 1704
Subheading: 170490

Compare HS code 170490300001 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Saudi ArabiaExact code listed: 8 %United Arab EmiratesExact code listed: 5 %Dubai Customs published reference OmanExact code listed: 5 %Oman national schedule 2026 QatarExact code listed: 5 %Qatar Customs published reference — amendment code checks completed KuwaitExact code listed: 5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)BahrainExact code listed: 8 %

Related HS Codes (Heading 1704)

HS Code	Description	Duty
170410100000	- - - Chewing gum, sugar-coated	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170410200000	- - - Chewing gum, sugar-coated and flavored	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170410300000	- - - Chewing gum, without sugar	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170410400000	- - - Chewing gum, without sugar flavored	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100001	Candy drops	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100002	Sugar candies	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100003	Chocolate candies	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100004	Candies, of different flavors	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100005	Jelly candies	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100006	Ground-nuts candies	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100007	Candies, of cantaloup flavor	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100008	Candies, of grape flavor	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100009	Candies, of strawberries flavor	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100010	Candies, of different flavors	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100011	Ground-nuts rolls	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100012	Candies, of cola flavor	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100013	Sour candies fingers, of cola flavor	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100014	Sour candies fingers, of strawberries flavor	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490100015	Nuts, with sugar	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
170490109999	Other	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)

Data source: Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.