Oreem handles customs clearance in Bahrain for air, sea and land shipments — document checks, the customs declaration, 5% GCC duty and 10% VAT calculated upfront, then door-to-door delivery to your office, warehouse or customers. Commercial importers, online stores and individuals get one team from arrival to doorstep.
Thousands of customers and stores across Bahrain and the GCC trust Oreem for fast, reliable delivery and international shipping.
Clearing goods through Bahrain Customs is simple when Oreem handles it for you. We check your documents before the shipment lands, file the declaration, settle duties and VAT, and release the goods to you — no queues at the port and no paperwork headaches.
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps:
Send us your invoice, packing list and shipping documents We file the customs declaration and settle duty and VAT We deliver the cleared goods to your door or warehouseFor commercial imports, Bahrain Customs requires a valid Commercial Registration (CR) and a clearing agent authorised through OFOQ, the customs single-window system. The core documents are the commercial invoice, the packing list with weights for each item, the certificate of origin, the bill of lading or air waybill, and the delivery order from the carrier. Regulated goods such as food or chemicals also need an import permit from the relevant ministry before they arrive.
Most goods imported into Bahrain pay a 5% GCC customs duty on the CIF value, which is the cost of the goods plus insurance and freight, and 10% VAT on top. Some items are exempt and others are restricted. Oreem works out the charges from your invoice before the shipment arrives, so you know your full landed cost and nothing is held at the border.
We clear air cargo arriving at Bahrain International Airport, LCL and FCL sea freight at Khalifa Bin Salman Port, and trucks crossing the King Fahd Causeway from Saudi Arabia and the GCC. One clearance partner for every mode, whichever way your goods arrive in Bahrain.
Customs clearance is only half the job. Once your goods are released, Oreem delivers them door-to-door anywhere in Bahrain, including Manama, Muharraq, Riffa, Isa Town and Hamad Town, stores them in our warehouse, or ships them on to your own customers with cash on delivery in Bahraini Dinar.
Most hold-ups come from paperwork, not the goods. A missing or inconsistent invoice, undervalued goods, the wrong tariff code, a missing permit for restricted items, or consumer products without the required Arabic labelling can all stop a shipment. We review every document before arrival and keep you updated with live tracking and WhatsApp notifications until delivery.
Your total depends on the value of the goods (the CIF value), their tariff classification, the shipping mode and size of the shipment, any permits the goods require, and where we deliver after clearance. Oreem gives you one clear quote covering clearance, duties and delivery before you ship, with no surprises at the door.
Official sources: Bahrain Customs · NBR (VAT)
Wherever your goods start, Oreem clears them through Bahrain Customs and delivers them to your door, tracked and with duties calculated upfront. Pick your origin:
Business stock and online orders from American and British suppliers, by air or sea, cleared on arrival.
Shipping from the UK to Bahrain
Shipping from USA to Bahrain
Daily air and road shipments from Dubai and the Emirates, cleared and delivered across Bahrain.
Trucks and parcels over the King Fahd Causeway, with the GCC paperwork handled for you.
Sea containers and air cargo from Chinese factories and suppliers, cleared at Bahrain ports.
Air and sea shipments from Indian suppliers, with invoices and origin documents checked before arrival.
Road and air freight from Turkey, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar, cleared and delivered door to door.
Shipping from Turkey to Bahrain
Shipping from Oman to Bahrain
For commercial imports, yes. Bahrain Customs requires the importer to hold a valid Commercial Registration (CR) and to authorise a clearing agent through the OFOQ single-window system. For personal parcels bought online, Oreem handles the clearance for you as part of our shipping service.
Most goods pay a 5% GCC customs duty on the CIF value, which is the cost of the goods plus insurance and freight. In addition, 10% VAT applies. However, some items are exempt and others are restricted, so Oreem confirms the exact charges before your shipment arrives.
Typically, you need the commercial invoice, a packing list, the certificate of origin, the bill of lading or air waybill, and the delivery order from the carrier. Moreover, regulated goods such as food or chemicals need an import permit from the relevant authority.
It depends on the goods and the paperwork. Generally, shipments with complete and accurate documents clear fastest, while restricted goods that need a permit take longer. Therefore, Oreem checks your documents before arrival and confirms the timeline with your quote.
Yes. After clearance, we deliver door-to-door anywhere in Bahrain, to your office, shop or warehouse. In addition, we can store your goods and deliver to your own customers with cash on delivery.
Yes. Oreem clears shipments arriving in Bahrain by air, sea and land, then delivers them to your office, warehouse or customers.
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Time & cost
How long does customs clearance take?
It depends on the goods and the documents. Complete, accurate paperwork clears fastest, while restricted goods that need a permit take longer. Oreem confirms the timeline with your quote.
What affects the cost of customs clearance?
The value of the goods, their tariff classification, the shipping mode, any permits required, and delivery after clearance. We give you an all-in quote upfront.
Customs & duties
How much is customs duty when importing to Bahrain?
Most goods are subject to a 5% GCC customs duty on the CIF value, plus 10% VAT. Some items are exempt or restricted. Oreem calculates it upfront and clears it for you.
Do I need a Commercial Registration to import?
For commercial imports, yes. You need a valid CR and a clearing agent authorised through the OFOQ system. Oreem guides you through it.
Delivery & payment
Do you deliver to my door in Bahrain?
Yes. After clearance we deliver to your exact address in any governorate, including offices, shops and warehouses.
Do you collect cash on delivery in Bahraini Dinar?
Yes. We collect cash or card on delivery in BHD and settle it back to the sender.
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