Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme (KUCAS) for Exports to Kuwait

The Public Authority for Industry of the State of Kuwait (PAI) implemented specific guidelines to verify the conformity of all 'Regulated Products' that are exported to Kuwait.' These guidelines are diligently enforced, and form the Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme (KUCAS).

To assure Kuwaiti consumers of the quality and safety of imported goods, the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) of the State of Kuwait requires all Regulated Products to be verified against Kuwait's technical regulations and approved standards before entering the market. These requirements form the Kuwait Conformity Assurance Scheme (KUCAS), applied to imported and domestic products alike.

Consignments containing Regulated Products must be accompanied by a Technical Evaluation Report (TER) and a Technical Inspection Report (TIR) to clear Kuwaiti Customs. As an approved Certification and Inspection Body (CIB) under PAI, Intertek is authorised to issue both — supporting exporters from product evaluation through to smooth customs clearance.

The scheme in brief:

Consignments containing Regulated Products must be accompanied by a TER and a TIR, issued before shipment by a PAI-approved Certification and Inspection Body (CIB) such as Intertek.
The TER confirms that the product complies with the relevant Kuwait technical regulations and approved international, regional, or Kuwaiti standards.
The TIR confirms that the consignment meets Kuwait's importation requirements.
Both TER and TIR are required for smooth customs clearance; PAI's Conformity Unit relies on a valid TIR to release goods.
The Kuwaiti authorities may take random samples from imported consignments to verify compliance.

Products Requiring a TER and TIR

Every consignment of Regulated Products exported to Kuwait requires a TER and a TIR for clearance at Kuwaiti Customs. The KUCAS Regulated Products List is divided into six major product groups.

Regulated Products:

Electrical Toys
Household & Commercial Electrical & Gas Appliances
Automotive (New and Used Vehicles, Motorcycles, and New Tyres)
Chemical Products (Engine, Gear and Brake fluids; Paints and Putties; Detergents)
Building Materials (Ceramic tiles, Cement and Gypsum, Electrical conduits, Sanitaryware, Water pipes and fittings, Steel reinforcement bars, Masonry units)
Others (Tobacco and e-Tobacco products, Melamine dinnerware, Vacuum ware, Polyurethane foam Mattresses & Pillows)

Certain products within these groups are subject to specific PAI approval or inspection arrangements. To confirm whether your product is regulated and the requirements that apply, please contact your local Intertek office.

Why exporters choose Intertek

Intertek has supported the KUCAS programme since its inception, and our Technical Inspection Report is recognised and trusted by PAI and Kuwait Customs. Our specialists understand Kuwaiti, GSO, and international standards and PAI's procedures end to end, and we operate one of the world's largest networks of laboratories accredited to test to Kuwait's requirements. From a single point of contact, we handle evaluation, inspection, testing, and certification — helping your shipments reach Kuwait compliant and on time.

Getting your shipment certified:

Contact your local Intertek office to discuss your product and shipment.
Receive a quotation from an Intertek export consultant, with applicable terms.
Submit your documentation — invoice, packing list, HS/GCC tariff codes, test reports, and existing conformity evidence (including GSO / G-Mark certificates where applicable).
TER and TIR issued on satisfactory evaluation and inspection, supporting clearance through PAI's Conformity Unit and Kuwait Customs.

Contact Intertek

For assistance in exporting to Kuwait, please contact your local Intertek office. Our team will guide you through the certification process from start to finish.