Free Trade Agreements

U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement

Also known as: Bahrain FTA

A bilateral FTA between the U.S. and Bahrain entered into force August 1, 2006 — duties fully phased to zero.

The U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement is a bilateral free trade agreement implemented by Pub. L. 109-169 and entered into force August 1, 2006. Tariffs on virtually all consumer and industrial goods were eliminated immediately, with remaining categories phasing out over 10 years. Nearly all bilateral trade is duty-free as of 2026.

Origin rules. The Bahrain FTA uses a 35% value-content rule similar to Israel, Jordan, and Oman:

  1. The article must be the growth, product, or manufacture of Bahrain or the U.S.
  2. At least 35% of the appraised value must be Bahraini and/or U.S. content (cost of materials produced plus direct costs of processing in Bahrain)
  3. The article must be imported directly from Bahrain
  4. The article must undergo a substantial transformation in Bahrain

Apparel: TPL with yarn-forward backstop. Bahraini-origin apparel can qualify either through yarn-forward sourcing or through a 10-year Tariff Preference Level (TPL) that allowed non-originating yarns and fabrics. The TPL has expired, so post-2016 apparel shipments must meet yarn-forward.

Certification. No prescribed form. The importer's claim is supported by a declaration containing the required information; records retained for five years.

Claims. Use the "BH" Special Program Indicator on CBP Form 7501.

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U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement

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U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement

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Substantial Transformation

The legal test for non-preferential country of origin — processing that creates a new and different article with a distinct name, character, or use.

Preferential Origin

Country of origin determined under the rules of a specific FTA or preference program — required to claim reduced or zero duty treatment.
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