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KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: In a significant development for intra-GCC trade, the Director General of Kuwait’s General Administration of Customs, Abdullah Al-Sharhan, announced the issuance of Customs Instructions No. 21 of 2024. Aligned with recommendations from the Gulf Cooperation Council Customs Union Authority, these instructions address the previous redundancy of customs duty payments for vehicles transferred between GCC member states.

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Effective April 23, 2024, the new directive introduces a direct tax transfer mechanism. It is designed to expedite customs clearance processes for both new and used cars. This system allows vehicles to obtain customs clearance within a two-year window from the initial duty collection point in the first GCC country of import.

The primary objective of this initiative is to eliminate the duplication of customs taxes within the GCC. It fostering smoother cross-border movement of vehicles. Notably, this measure removes the prior requirement for GCC citizens to engage local agents. Also rely on the first importer for customs duty notifications.

The issuance of Customs Instructions No. 21 underscores the GCC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation. Also achieve standardization within its customs framework. This implementation signifies the GCC’s commitment to promoting greater efficiency and transparency in customs procedures, ultimately benefiting individuals and businesses engaged in cross-border trade and transportation of vehicles.