Lemon, satkora & citrus export from Bangladesh to Kuwait
Zara lebu, kagoji lebu, ada lebu and satkora, the citrus lines that Bangladeshi kitchens abroad cannot substitute with anything sold locally. On the Kuwait lane, clearance runs through GSO standards and PAFN clearance.
| HS code | 0805.50 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air |
| Transit time | 6-8 hours |
| Gateways | Kuwait (KWI) air; Shuwaikh and Shuaiba sea |
| Temperature | +8 to +10 C |
| Packing | 5 kg vented carton with perforated liner |
| Minimum order | 100 kg per air consignment |
| Season | Year round; satkora peaks June to October |
| Entry system | GSO standards and PAFN clearance |
| Regulator | Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN) |
Compliance route into Kuwait
PAFN clearance
Consignments are inspected and released by the food authority. Complete, matching paperwork is the single biggest factor in clearance speed.
GSO labelling
Arabic labelling to GSO regulations with production and expiry dates in the prescribed format.
Health certificate
Fish lines travel with a health certificate; fresh plant lines with a phytosanitary certificate.
Additive declaration
Every additive in a processed grocery line is declared against the permitted list before shipment.
Why this lane works for lemon, satkora & citrus
Kuwait buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, grocery chains, catering suppliers. On the air route the consignment is 6-8 hours from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 21 to 30 days leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Lemon, satkora & citrus product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Kuwait market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does lemon, satkora & citrus need to enter Kuwait?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through GSO standards and PAFN clearance, administered by Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
100 kg per air consignment. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
6-8 hours on the air route, plus clearance at Kuwait (KWI) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.