Since 19 May 2026, parcels valued at BHD 100 or more (CIF) are charged 5% customs duty plus 10% VAT, while parcels below BHD 100 are usually exempt. Oreem clears Bahrain customs on your behalf, shows charges up front, and collects any duty with cash on delivery in BHD.
Shop or ship from anywhere and we take care of the paperwork, duty and VAT so your parcel reaches your door with no surprises. How it works — 3 simple steps:
✔You shop abroad or hand us your parcel
✔We clear Bahrain customs and calculate any duty and VAT
✔We deliver door-to-door and collect any charges by cash on delivery
On 19 May 2026, Bahrain Customs Affairs updated the rules for personal shipments and postal parcels. Here is what applies now:
✔Standard customs duty is 5% of the CIF value for most goods
✔VAT is 10%, calculated on the CIF value plus any customs duty
✔Parcels under BHD 100 (CIF) are usually exempt from both
✔A few categories differ: tobacco around 200%, alcohol around 225%
| Type of goods | Customs duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Most goods (electronics, clothing, accessories) | 5% | 10%* |
| Basic necessities (many foods, medicines) | 0% | 10%* |
| Tobacco | ~200% | 10%* |
| Alcohol | ~225% | 10%* |
*10% VAT applies once the parcel CIF value reaches BHD 100. Figures are 2026 guidance and depend on tariff classification; always confirm current rates with Bahrain Customs Affairs and the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR).
Charges are based on the CIF value — the cost of the goods plus insurance and freight. A worked example for a BHD 120 order:
✔Customs duty (5% of 120) = BHD 6.00
✔VAT (10% of 120 + 6) = BHD 12.60
✔Total added: BHD 18.60
✔Consolidate orders with a free Oreem shipping address
✔Declare an accurate value to speed up clearance
✔Choose economy air or sea freight to lower the CIF
✔Check restricted items before you ship
Thousands of customers and stores across Bahrain and the GCC trust Oreem for fast, reliable delivery and international shipping.
No. Since 19 May 2026, only parcels with a CIF value of BHD 100 or more are charged customs duty and 10% VAT. Parcels below BHD 100 are usually exempt.
The standard rate is 5% of the CIF value for most goods. A few categories differ, such as tobacco (around 200%) and alcohol (around 225%), while some basic necessities are zero-rated.
Yes. Bahrain applies 10% VAT on imported goods, charged once the parcel reaches the BHD 100 threshold and calculated on the CIF value plus any customs duty.
It is based on the CIF value, which is the price of the goods plus insurance and freight. If that total is under BHD 100, your parcel is usually exempt.
Yes. Oreem clears Bahrain customs on your behalf and can collect any duty and VAT with cash on delivery, so there are no surprises at the door.
Basic necessities such as many foods and medicines carry 0% customs duty, while most goods such as electronics, clothing and accessories pay 5%. VAT of 10% still applies once a parcel reaches the BHD 100 threshold.
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