- Bahrain updated customs rules for personal shipments and postal parcels to align with a unified GCC customs system.
- Shipments valued at 100 Bahraini dinars or more will be charged customs duties and a 10% VAT, depending on the goods and tariff schedule.
- The changes are meant to standardize procedures across GCC states and follow international best practices.
- Bahrain says the new rules will speed up clearance, improve efficiency and accuracy, and address growing e-commerce and cross-border parcel traffic.
Source: newsofbahrain.com
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