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 844720000000

- Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines

- آلات تصنير مستقيمة؛ آلات تجميع بالغرز

Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Kuwait Public Authority for Industry — GCC tariff workbook, row 16829.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • - Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines

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 844720000000: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for - Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines.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
844720000000
Description
- Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines
Chapter
84 —
Heading
8447
Subheading
844720
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 16829

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
844720000000
Chapter
84 —
Heading
8447
Subheading
844720

Compare HS code 844720000000 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 8447)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
844711000000- - With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844712000000- - With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790000001Machines for making nets or net weaving5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790000002Machines for making twine or tulle5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790000003Machines for making embroidery threads5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790000004Machines for making knotting threads5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790000005Tupper machines5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790000006Priming machines for making embroideries and toppers5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
844790009999Other Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net tufting.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.