Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/294 |
G-IV§6 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
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Not specified |
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Bahrain’s trading environment is stable and transparent. There are no import restrictions except for patrimonial heritage, environmental, health or security considerations.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-III§32 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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In Bahrain, import prohibitions are maintained for various reasons, including environmental protection, health and safety, and religious and moral considerations (Table 3.5).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Measures |
Ban/Prohibition |
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Table 3.5 Prohibited imports, 2014
HS Code: 95.07.10.00; 96.01.10.00; 96.01.90.00
Product description: Ivory and articles of ivory
Reasons for prohibition: Preserve the natural environment
Responsible ministry: Ministry of Industry and Commerce
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-II§3 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Council of Ministers is headed by the Prime Minister. Entrusted with overseeing state interests, the Council of Ministers implements government policy, and supervises government business. Cabinet resolutions may only be passed when a majority of members are present and with the approval of a majority of those present. The Cabinet also submits recommendations to the King on economic, political, social, environmental, executive, and administrative matters of concern to the Government, and proposes draft law and decrees for his approval. Where a Royal Decree is required, Cabinet resolutions are submitted to the King for ratification.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-II§26 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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Under the Pan Arab Free-Trade Area (PAFTA) Treaty , in force since 1 January 1998, most trade barriers among its members were eliminated on 1 January 2005, with some products excluded from liberalization for health, environmental, security, and religious reasons. Numerous implementation problems and non-tariff barriers are still reported, such as differing standards, lengthy bureaucratic and administrative procedures at the borders, and transit fees. For products imported from PAFTA countries, local value-added of at least 40% is required in order to qualify for preferential treatment. Currently, 17 members are implementing the agreement. The principal entity responsible for implementing the programme is the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States. The PAFTA was notified to the WTO by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2006.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-II§27 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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A free-trade agreement (FTA) between Bahrain and the United States was concluded in 2004. Bahrain was the first GCC country to do so. This FTA, which entered into force in August 2006, covers trade in goods and services; it also has provisions on investment, intellectual property rights, e-commerce, labour, environment, and dispute settlement. It provides for tariff elimination in agricultural and non-agricultural goods over a maximum of ten years, although a large share of products were granted duty-free access immediately.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-II§43 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Measures |
Other measures, Ban/Prohibition |
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Investment is prohibited or restricted for domestic and foreign investors in: gambling; alcoholic drinks manufacturing; narcotics manufacturing; weapons manufacturing; import of all types of waste and treatment; storage and dumping of radioactive materials and toxic waste in Bahrain; import, manufacturing, and dealing of asbestos and its by-products (not including asbestos removal); import and industrial use of restricted chemicals; pearl farming; cigarette manufacturing; import of automatic cigarette vending machines; postal services (exclusive to Bahrain Post).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.8 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Measures |
Not specified |
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Table 3.8 Restricted exports, 2014
HS Code: ...
Product description: Garbage, wastes
Authority: Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, and Wildlife Environment
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Waste
Wildlife
Environment
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/294/REV.1 |
S-III§60 |
Bahrain, Kingdom of |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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The Bahrain Standards and Metrology Directorate (BSMD) within the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) is the standardization body and the national enquiry point in Bahrain. The BSMD is responsible for standardization, metrology, conformity, and quality assurance. The BSMD prepares, revises, amends, and publishes approved Bahraini technical regulations and conformity assessments as well as Bahraini national standards, to meet international demands for quality, design, performance, safety and environmental impact of products and services. The BSMD also accepts and adopts, as appropriate, the technical regulations, standards, guides, recommendations of other foreign countries and of regional (Gulf and Arab States) and international organizations. The BSMD regulates eight product categories (Table 3.9).
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/292/REV.2 |
S-Summary§26 |
Malaysia |
2014 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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(…) Equitable and sustainable growth depends on implementing diversification and improved total factor productivity - enhancing structural reforms especially those aimed at addressing fiscal consolidation, tax reform and expenditure rationalization concerns. These and related reforms would increase the flexibility of the Malaysian economy and its ability to respond to growing external competition.
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