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Kuwait Customs Tariff for HS Code 852581900003

Solid-State cameras or electron tube cameras with a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less

كاميرات الحالة الصلبة أو كاميرات تحتوي على صمامات إلكترونية عالية السرعة تبلغ فيها سرعة احتجاز الصورة (الغلق) وشدة إضاءة الصور 50 نانو ثانية أو أقل

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 852581900003: Exempted

The reference dataset lists a duty value of Exempted for Solid-State cameras or electron tube cameras with a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less.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
852581900003
Description
Solid-State cameras or electron tube cameras with a fast image gating (shutter) time of 50 ns or less
Chapter
85 —
Heading
8525
Subheading
852581
Reference duty value
Exempted
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Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated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

Exempted

معفاة

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
852581900003
Chapter
85 —
Heading
8525
Subheading
852581

Compare HS code 852581900003 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: ExemptedUnited Arab EmiratesExact code listed: ExemptedHistorical GCC reference · not nationally verifiedOmanExact code listed: 0 %Oman national schedule 2026QatarExact code listed: 0 %Qatar Decree 31/2026 — exact code and published duty checkedKuwaitExact code listed: ExemptedHistorical GCC reference · not nationally verifiedBahrainExact code listed: Exempted

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852582200000- - - Radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant digital cameras for still images0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
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852582900000- - - Other radiation-hardened or radiation-tolerant cameras0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
852583100000- - - Video cameras for night vision0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
852583200000- - - Night vision digital cameras for still images0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
852583300000- - - Night vision television cameras for security surveillance only0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
852583900000- - - Other night vision cameras0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
852589100000- - - Video cameras0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
852589200000- - - Digital cameras for still images0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)
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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.