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 490290200002

Arabic Magazines

مجلات عربية

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Bahrain HS Code 490290200002: Exempted

The reference dataset lists a duty value of Exempted for Arabic Magazines.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: 490290200002
Description: Arabic Magazines
Chapter: 49 —
Heading: 4902
Subheading: 490290
Reference duty value: Exempted
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

Exempted

معفاة

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code: 490290200002
Chapter: 49 —
Heading: 4902
Subheading: 490290

Compare HS code 490290200002 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: Exempted United Arab EmiratesExact code listed: 0 %Dubai Customs published reference OmanExact code listed: 0 %Oman national schedule 2026 QatarExact code listed: 0 %Qatar Customs published reference — amendment code checks completed KuwaitExact code listed: 0 %Kuwait PAI published GCC reference (HS 2022)BahrainExact code listed: Exempted

Related HS Codes (Heading 4902)

HS Code	Description	Duty
490210100001	Local Newspapers	Exempted
490210100002	Arab Newspapers	Exempted
490210100003	World Newspapers	Exempted
490210200001	Local newspapers	Exempted
490210200002	Arabic Magazines	Exempted
490210200003	Global magazines	Exempted
490210900000	- - - Other	Exempted
490290100001	Local newspapers	Exempted
490290100002	Arab newspapers	Exempted
490290100003	Global newspapers	Exempted
490290200001	Local magazines	Exempted
490290200003	Global magazines	Exempted
490290300001	Local periodicals	Exempted
490290300002	Arabic periodicals	Exempted
490290300003	Global periodicals	Exempted
490290900000	- - - Other	Exempted

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.