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 854089000001

Photomultiplier tubes (Photocathode area of greater than 20 cm2 with anode pulse rise time of less than 1 ns)

صمامات المضاعفات الضوئية (مساحة الكاثود الضوئي فيها أكثر من 20 سم2 ويقل زمن ارتفاع النبضة الأنودية فيها عن 1 نانو ثانية)

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 854089000001: 5 %

The reference dataset lists a duty value of 5 % for Photomultiplier tubes (Photocathode area of greater than 20 cm2 with anode pulse rise time of less than 1 ns).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
854089000001
Description
Photomultiplier tubes (Photocathode area of greater than 20 cm2 with anode pulse rise time of less than 1 ns)
Chapter
85 —
Heading
8540
Subheading
854089
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Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated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 %

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
854089000001
Chapter
85 —
Heading
8540
Subheading
854089

Compare HS code 854089000001 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.

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Data source: Kuwait PAI published GCC workbook (HS 2022); historical reference, national amendments not consolidated. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures.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.