Importing Into 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
National Board of Revenue — Customs Department
15%
US$18
De Minimis Threshold
US$18
2000 BDT
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Personal-import parcels under BDT 2,000 (≈USD 18) duty-free; above attracts 25-37% combined customs + AIT + AT + RD. Bangladesh maintains relatively high consumer-electronics tariffs to protect domestic industry.
As of: 2023-07-01
VAT / GST on Imports
15%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration via ASYCUDA World |
| 02 | Passport for traveler clearance |
| 03 | DGDA permit for prescription medications above 90-day supply |
| 04 | BTRC type-approval for non-personal-quantity electronics |
| 05 | Cash declaration for amounts over USD 10,000 |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms / ammunition (Ministry of Home Affairs permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (DGDA permit for personal imports above 90-day supply)
- ⚠Currency over USD 10,000 (declaration required)
- ⚠Telecommunications equipment requires BTRC type-approval
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Alcoholic beverages (for Muslim travelers without permit)
- ✗Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
- ✗Pork products
- ✗Materials offensive to Islamic values
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods
- ✗Pornographic / obscene material
Special Notes
- 01ASYCUDA World handles automated customs clearance.
- 02Returning Bangladeshi expats receive Transfer of Residence personal-effects allowance after 6+ months abroad.
- 03Cash control: BDT export by residents capped at BDT 10,000 cash; foreign currency limited to declared inbound.
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