Key Duty Rates
Standard GCC Common External Tariff on most imports
GCC-origin goods (with Certificate of Origin)
Tobacco products and energy drinks (excise)
Clearance Process
Submit Declaration
File customs declaration on the Bahrain Customs ASYCUDA system with HS code classification.
Pay Duties & VAT
Pay customs duty + 10% import VAT on (CIF value + duty). VAT is recoverable on your next return.
Inspection & Release
Green channel (auto-release) or red channel (physical inspection). Authorized Economic Operator status speeds clearance.
Special Regimes
🔄 Temporary Admission
Import goods duty-free for exhibitions, repairs, or testing. Must re-export within 6 months.
🏭 Bonded Warehousing
Store imported goods without paying duty until released for domestic consumption or re-exported.