Stable with slight increase of 3% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (USBFTA) for qualifying goods with proper documentation (Certificate of Origin).
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Bahrain Trade Agreement Boosts Rubber Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the US and Bahrain has reduced tariffs on compounded rubber (HS Code: 4005) exports from the US to Bahrain, increasing demand for unvulcanized rubber products in primary forms, plates, sheets, or strips.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters due to reduced tariffs and increased market access in Bahrain.
Bahrain Increases Import of US Rubber for Industrial Use
Bahrain's growing industrial sector has led to a surge in imports of compounded rubber from the US, with a focus on unvulcanized rubber in primary forms for manufacturing purposes.
2023-09-20
Impact: Increased demand strengthens trade ties and boosts US export volumes to Bahrain.
Global supply chain disruptions have temporarily slowed the export of compounded rubber (HS Code: 4005) from the US to Bahrain, causing delays in shipments of unvulcanized rubber products.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential delays in delivery and increased costs.
Policy Updates
US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Amendment
An amendment to the US-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement has further reduced import duties on compounded rubber (HS Code: 4005) products, facilitating smoother trade of unvulcanized rubber in primary forms, plates, sheets, or strips.
