Import & Customs Blog

Import Guides · 03 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

What Is Customs Clearance? Meaning, Process and Documents

Customs clearance means getting goods approved by customs so they can enter or leave a country. Process, documents, costs and timelines in Bangladesh.

Customs Duty & Taxes · 03 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

How Import Duty Is Calculated in Bangladesh (With a Worked Example)

A step-by-step guide to how Bangladesh customs calculates CD, RD, SD, VAT, AT and AIT on an import, with a worked example and the costs the TTI leaves out.

Customs Duty & Taxes · 03 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

CD, RD, SD, VAT, AIT, AT and TTI Explained: Bangladesh Import Taxes

What each Bangladesh import tax means, what it is charged on, typical rates in the FY 2025-26 tariff, and which ones a registered business can recover.

HS Codes & Classification · 03 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

How to Find the Right HS Code for Your Product in Bangladesh

How the 8-digit Bangladesh HS code is built, a five-step method to classify your product, the rules customs applies, and what happens if the code is wrong.

Documents & Compliance · 03 Nov 2026 · 4 min read

Documents Required for Import Customs Clearance in Bangladesh

A complete checklist of registrations, banking, shipping and product documents needed to clear imports at Chattogram port and Dhaka airport, plus common mistake...

Import Guides · 03 Nov 2026 · 5 min read

Customs Clearance Process at Chattogram Port: Step by Step

What happens from vessel arrival to delivery when clearing imports at Chattogram port: bill of entry, assessment, examination, duty payment and release.