GCC tariff system applied

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s Customs Affairs announced updated rules on customs duties for personal shipments and postal parcels, aligning with a unified customs system across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by introducing new thresholds and tax conditions for imported goods.

The revised regulations apply to incoming personal consignments and postal packages, as part of broader legal amendments to the GCC’s unified customs framework, aimed at standardising procedures across member states.

Under the new rules, shipments valued at 100 Bahraini dinars or more will be subject to customs duties, plus a 10% value-added tax (VAT), depending on the goods type and the approved customs tariff schedule.

Customs Affairs Bahrain said the measures align with internationally recognised best practices in managing and clearing personal shipments and postal parcels.

The authority added that the updated procedures are designed to improve efficiency, speed up clearance times, and enhance accuracy in customs processing, while responding to the rapid growth of e-commerce and cross-border postal traffic.