Oman

Imports

• The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
• Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
• Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Bill of Lading/ Air Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List.
• For goods valued USD 2,500 or more a Certificate of Origin is required
• All imported goods into Kuwait must have the country of origin printed or embossed physically each item; for example “made in China”, “made in Japan”, etc. The country of origin must also be stated in the Commercial Invoice, failure to comply with this regulation may prohibit entry of the goods
• HS Codes must be stated clearly in Commercial Invoice.

 

Import Duties and Fees

• The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
• Customs duties is levied on CIF value
• Intoxicating liquors and tobacco products will be subjected to higher customs duty on their CIF value

 

The following are trade agreements with Oman that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required

• Arab League
• Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC)
• Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

 

Imports Required Documents

• Bill of Entry
• Original Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
• One original and two copies of Commercial Invoice
• Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce from Singapore
• Commercial invoice
• Packing List (detailed)

 

Exports

Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods:

1. Original Commercial Invoice
2. For certain goods, a strategic export license is required.

 

Important Notes

• All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities