Kingdom Of Bahrain Import Prohibitions & Shipping Guidelines

All shipments with a value over $650 will require a Formal Clearance Process, hence, Bahrain Customs may require additional documentation from consignee.

Additional clearance charges, approvals and processing time maybe applicable. Additional information can be found at the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Customs Website.

These are some of the items the Kingdom of Bahrain government prohibits:

• All types of Narcotic Drugs (Heroin, Cocaine, Hashish, Pills having drugs effects etc..)
• Indian Pagan and Derivatives
• Used and reconditioned Tires
• Cultured Pearls
• Advertisement material for all types of Cigarettes
• Radio/ Remote controlled Model Aircraft
• Children’s Toy Guns capable of firing projectiles
• Goods of Israeli origin or bearing Israeli trademarks or logos
• Printed publications, photographs, pictures, books, magazines sculptures and mannequins which contradict Islamic teachings, decency, or immorality.
• Seditious or Treasonable material
• Asbestos or Items containing Asbestos
• Raw Ivory, Ivory articles and Rhinoceros Horn
• Live Swine
• Any other items, whose importation is prohibited under Kingdom of Bahrain Customs laws, or any other laws of the country

For an Extensive List please check below Links depending on the Service Provider of your choice:

DHL import restrictions for Kingdom Of Bahrain
FedEx import restrictions for Kingdom Of Bahrain
UPS import restrictions for Kingdom of Bahrain