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3.27. While a full comparison between the 2021 and 2013 tariff schedules was not possible, tariff decreases were observed for 18 tariff lines. (...) Two tariff lines that were prohibited in 2013 had rates of 5% in 2021 ( (...) and worked ivory and articles of ivory). (...).

3.41. Bahrain imposes import prohibitions on certain goods (from all sources) for various reasons, (...). Over the review period, new import prohibitions were introduced on the import of waste, parings and scrap of plastic through the Supreme Council for Environment Order No. 2 of 2019. (...).

Table 3.8 Prohibited imports, 2021
HS code:05.07.10.00; 96.01.10.00
Product description: Ivory, ivory powder and waste
Justification: Protection of human, animal, or plant life or health; conservation of exhaustible natural resources; and compliance with CITES Convention
Institution: Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior (Customs Affairs), and Supreme Council for Environment

Table 3.8 Prohibited imports, 2021
HS code: Numerous [a]
Product description: Waste
Justification: Protection of human, animal, or plant life or health; conservation of exhaustible natural resources
Institution: Supreme Council for Environment

[a] For the tariff line codes affected, see WTO document G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1, 10 March 2021.

Table 3.8 Prohibited imports, 2021
HS code: Numerous [a]
Product description: Radioactive matters
Justification: Protection of human, animal, or plant life or health; conservation of exhaustible natural resources
Institution: Supreme Council for Environment

[a] For the tariff line codes affected, see WTO document G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1, 10 March 2021.

Table 3.8 Prohibited imports, 2021
HS code: 39.15.10.00; 39.15.20.00; 39.15.30.00; 39.15.90.00
Product description: Waste, parings and scrap, of plastic
Justification: Protection of human, animal, or plant life or health
Institution: Supreme Council for Environment

3.43. (...) Requests for imports of radiation sources or devices must be accompanied by a copy of the Environment Activity Licence provided by the Supreme Council for Environment for both the applicant and the user.

Table 3.11 Prohibited exports, 2021
HS code: Various [a]
Product description: Radioactive matters
Institution: Supreme Council for Environment
Rationale for prohibition: Protection of human, animal, or plant life or health; conservation of exhaustible natural resources

[a] WTO documents G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1, 10 March 2021; G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1/Add.1, 30 March 2021; G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1/Add.2, 20 April 2021; and G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1/Corr.1, 18 May 2021.

Table 3.12 Restricted exports, 2021
HS code: Various [a]
Product description: Waste
Conditions for release: Licence required from Supreme Council for Environment; requirements include formal letter, official document, and contract from company receiving waste in destination country
Institution: Supreme Council for Environment

[a] WTO documents G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1, 10 March 2021; and G/MA/QR/N/BHR/1/Rev.1/Add.1, 30 March 2021.

3.75. Bahrain provides grants and operates various loan schemes with zero or subsidized interest rates; these are largely offered by the BDB (...) The BDB supports key industries including (...) recycling, (...) energy saving, and other services (...).