GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

Bahrain Customs Tariff for HS Code 281520000000

- Potassium hydroxide (caustic potassium)

- هيدروكسيد البوتاسيوم (بوتاس كاوي)

Direct HS code answer for Bahrain

Bahrain HS Code 281520000000: 5.5 %

The reference dataset lists a duty value of 5.5 % for - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potassium).Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

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Customs tariff summary

Country: Bahrain
HS / tariff code: 281520000000
Description: - Potassium hydroxide (caustic potassium)
Chapter: 28 —
Heading: 2815
Subheading: 281520
Reference duty value: 5.5 %
VAT / tax: Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis: Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage: GCC Integrated Tariff reference published by ZATCA

Customs Duty

5.5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code: 281520000000
Chapter: 28 —
Heading: 2815
Subheading: 281520

Compare HS code 281520000000 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Saudi ArabiaExact code listed: 5.5 %United Arab EmiratesExact code listed: 5 %Dubai Customs published reference OmanExact code listed: 5 %Oman national schedule 2026 QatarExact code listed: 5 %Qatar Customs published reference — amendment code checks completed KuwaitExact code listed: 5 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)BahrainExact code listed: 5.5 %

Related HS Codes (Heading 2815)

HS Code	Description	Duty
281511000000	- - Solid	5.5 %
281512000000	- - In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)	5.5 %
281530000001	Sodium superoxides	5 %
281530000002	potassium superoxides	5 %

Data source: GCC Integrated Tariff reference published by ZATCA. This common GCC reference has not been independently reconciled against the destination country's national system. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.