G/TFA/N/BHR/3/Rev. 2 
 
7 May  2024 
(24-3617) Page: 1/3 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLES 1.4 , 10.4.3, 10.6.2,  AND 12.2.2  
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN  
Revision  
The following communication, dated 6 May  2024, is being circulated at the requ est of the delegation 
of the Kingdom of Bahrain . 
 
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Following up from the notification dated 9 November 2022  (G/TFA/N/BHR/3 /Rev.1 ), the Government 
of Bahrain  hereby makes the following revision of its notifications in accord ance with Articles 1.4 , 
10.4.3, 10.6.2  and 12.2.2 of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation ( WT/L/931 ). 
 
Article 1, Paragraph 4  a) 
 
The official place(s) where the items in Article 1 subparagraphs 1.1(a) to (j) have been published:  
 
(a)  procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other 
entry -point procedures), and required forms and documents;  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/sites/default/files/2019 -
03/Customs%20Procedure%20Guide.pdf  
 Importing and 
exporting clearance  
 
(b)  applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or 
exportation;  
 
Customs  Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/ar/tariff -finder  Tariff Finder  
Can search for HS 
Codes for different 
categories of goods, 
their duty rate and the 
related Regulatory 
Authority if a permit is 
required.  
 
(c)  fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with 
importation, exportation or transit;  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  https://www.customs.gov.bh/sites/default/files/2023 -
05/%D8%B1% D8%B3%D9%88%D9%85%20%D8%A7%D
9%84%D8%AE%D8%AF%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA%20
%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%
D9%8A%D8%A9...pdf  View the fees for each 
Customs Service  
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  (d)  rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes;  
  
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/ar/tariff -finder  Can search for HS 
Codes for differ ent 
categories of goods, 
their duty rate and the 
related Regulatory 
Authority if a permit is 
required.  
 
(e)  laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin;  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  https://www.customs.gov.bh /sites/default/files/2021 -
01/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%8
4%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AD%D8
%AF%20 --
%20%D8%B4%D9%88%D9%94%D9%88%D9%86%20%
D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%D
9%83.pdf  Determine the criteria 
for the Origin of 
Goods.  
 
(f)  import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions;  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  
 https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/ar/prohibited -and-
declared  View the goods 
prohibited and 
restricted from import 
and export  
 
(g)  penalty provisi ons for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities;  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  
 https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/sites/default/files/201
9-03/Customs%20Procedure%20Guide.pdf  Explains penalty 
provisions for 
breaches of import, 
export, or transit 
formalities  
 
(h)  procedures for appeal or review;  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/sites/default/files/201
9-03/Customs%20Procedure%20Guide.pdf  Explains procedures 
for appeal or review  
 
(i)  agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, exportation, 
or transit; and  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  
 https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/ar/agreements   View free trade 
agreements and 
official customs 
procedures 
agreements in the 
Kingdom of Bahrain  
 
(j)  Procedures relating to the administration of tariff quotas  
 
Bahrain does not maintain tariff quotas . 
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  Article 1, Paragraph 4 c)  
 
Contact information on its enquiry point (as well as "enquiry points" referred to in Article 1.3);  
 
Customs Affairs  
Ministry of Interior  
 Name: Customer Service  
Tel.: +973 17389999  
E-mail: customerservice@customs.gov.bh  
Website: https://www.bahraincustoms.gov.bh/  
 
Article 10, Paragraph 4.3  
 
Customs Affairs was able to pool a number of regulatory entities within a unified commercial window 
that facilitates operations and the movement of goods. A number of comprehensive units that 
contribute to facilitating its utilization amongst the competent segments, namely, characterizes the 
system: customs officers, supervisors, and customs clearing brokers, regulatory entities, merchants 
and courier firms.  
 
Article 10 , Paragraph 6.2  
 
Bahrain Customs Affairs  does not require the mandatory use of Custom Broker s. 
 
Article 12, Paragraph  2.2 
 
The contact point for the exchange of information is as follows:  
 
Public Relations Management (PR)  Name: HALA SALEH ZOMAN  
Tel.: +973 17359773  
E-mail: HALA.ALZOMAN@customs.gov.bh  
Website: www.customs.gov.bh  
 
 
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