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Valuation

Method 1: Transaction Value

Price actually paid or payable, adjusted for: freight, insurance, commissions, royalties, license fees. Most commonly used. Must be arm's length for related parties.

Method 2: Identical/Similar Goods

Transaction value of identical/similar goods exported to Bahrain at same time. Adjusted for commercial level and quantity differences.

Method 3: Deductive/Computed

Deductive: selling price in Bahrain minus local costs. Computed: cost of production plus profit margin. Fallback: reasonable means consistent with WTO principles.

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