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Kuwait Customs Tariff for HS Code 843820009999

Other manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate

آلات وأجهزة أخر لصناعة المصنوعات السكرية أو الكاكاو أو الشوكلاتة

Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Kuwait Public Authority for Industry — GCC tariff workbook, row 16674.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • Other manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate

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 843820009999: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for Other manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate.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.

Customs tariff summary

Country
Kuwait
HS / tariff code
843820009999
Description
Other manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate
Chapter
84 —
Heading
8438
Subheading
843820
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 16674

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
843820009999
Chapter
84 —
Heading
8438
Subheading
843820

Compare HS code 843820009999 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.

Related HS Codes (Heading 8438)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
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843810000005Casting machines for the manufacture of bakery products and machines for the manufacture of pasta or spaghetti5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843810000006Stuffing machines, machines and equipment for the manufacture of bakery products, and machines for the manufacture of pasta or spaghetti5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843810000007Laminating presses for the manufacture of bakery products and machines for the pasta or spaghetti industry5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843810009999Other machinery and equipment for the manufacture of bakery products and machines for the manufacture of pasta, spaghetti or similar products5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843820000001molding machineries and devices manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843820000002Milling machines and sinks manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843820000003Machinery and devices for peeling and extraction of cores manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843820000004Machines and devices for kneading and mixing of cores manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843820000005machines and devices for sgrinding, mashing and pressing of cores manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843820000006Machines and devices for dilution and sleeking of cores manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843830000001Machines for juice extractors from sugar cane Or beet5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843830000002Machines for extracting sugar from sugary juice5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843830000003Sugar refinement machines5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843830009999Other Machinery for sugar manufacture5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843840000000- Brewery machinery5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
843850000001Slaughtering machines5 %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.