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 550111000001

Aramid filamentary materials (having a specific modulus of 12.7 × 10^6 m or greater and a specific tensile strength of 23.5 × 10^4 m or greater)

خصل من شعيرات تركيبية مصنوعة من أراميدات (لها معامل نوعي أكبر من أو يساوي 12.7 × 10^6 متر ومقاومة شد نوعية أكبر من أو تساوي 23.5 × 10^4 متر)

This line has not been reconciled with the Kuwait published schedule. Its value is from the historical GCC reference collected in March 2026 and must not be treated as a verified Kuwait duty.

Direct HS code answer for Kuwait

Kuwait HS Code 550111000001: 5 %

The reference dataset lists a duty value of 5 % for Aramid filamentary materials (having a specific modulus of 12.7 × 10^6 m or greater and a specific tensile strength of 23.5 × 10^4 m or greater).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: 550111000001
Description: Aramid filamentary materials (having a specific modulus of 12.7 × 10^6 m or greater and a specific tensile strength of 23.5 × 10^4 m or greater)
Chapter: 55 —
Heading: 5501
Subheading: 550111
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Source / vintage: Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code: 550111000001
Chapter: 55 —
Heading: 5501
Subheading: 550111

Compare HS code 550111000001 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: 5 %United Arab EmiratesExact code listed: 5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified OmanExact code listed: 5 %Oman national schedule 2026 QatarExact code listed: 5 %Qatar Decree 31/2026 — exact code and published duty checked KuwaitExact code listed: 5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified BahrainExact code listed: 5 %

Related HS Codes (Heading 5501)

HS Code	Description	Duty
550111000000	-- Of aramids :	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
550111009999	Other aramids	5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
550119000000	-- Other	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
550120000000	- Of polyesters	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
550130000000	- Acrylic or modacrylic	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
550140000000	- Of polypoylene	5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
550190000000	- 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.