Betel leaf (Paan) export from Bangladesh to Bahrain
Contract-farmed betel leaf from traceable blocks, hand sorted, pre-cooled and flown within a day of cutting, with salmonella testing per consignment. On the Bahrain lane, clearance runs through GSO standards and OFOQ customs clearance.
| HS code | 1404.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air |
| Transit time | 6-8 hours |
| Gateways | Bahrain (BAH) air; Khalifa Bin Salman Port sea |
| Temperature | +8 to +12 C |
| Packing | Bamboo basket or 5 kg vented carton with moist liner |
| Minimum order | 50 kg per air consignment |
| Season | Year round |
| Entry system | GSO standards and OFOQ customs clearance |
| Regulator | Ministry of Health, Public Health Directorate |
Compliance route into Bahrain
Food import clearance
Consignments are cleared by the health directorate against GSO standards with documentary and physical checks.
GSO labelling
Arabic labelling to GSO technical regulations, identical to the artwork used for Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Health and phytosanitary certificates
Issued per consignment as applicable to the commodity.
Onward movement
If goods move on to the Saudi Eastern Province, origin and conformity documents must remain valid for the second entry.
Why this lane works for betel leaf (paan)
Bahrain buyers on this line are typically wholesale importers, grocery chains, catering suppliers. On the air route the consignment is 6-8 hours from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 10 to 14 days from harvest leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Betel leaf (Paan) product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Bahrain market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does betel leaf (paan) need to enter Bahrain?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through GSO standards and OFOQ customs clearance, administered by Ministry of Health, Public Health Directorate.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
50 kg per air consignment. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
6-8 hours on the air route, plus clearance at Bahrain (BAH) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.