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Bangladesh
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IntroBangladesh's customs administration is under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) using ASYCUDA World for electronic clearance. Every commercial importer/exporter needs an Import Registration Certificate (IRC) or Export Registration Certificate (ERC) from the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCI&E). Bangladesh graduates from LDC status in Nov 2026.
Primary authorities
  • National Board of Revenue - CustomsCustoms entry, ASYCUDA filings, valuation, AEO.
  • CCI&E (MoC)IRC/ERC registration, Import Policy Order administration.
  • BSTIMandatory product certification, standards.
  • DGDAPharma import registration.
Licensing regimes
  • IRC (Import Registration Certificate)Mandatory for commercial imports; annual renewal. · CCI&E
  • ERC (Export Registration Certificate)Mandatory for commercial exports; annual renewal. · CCI&E
  • BSTI licence155+ mandatory items - electrical, food, packaging. · BSTI
  • LCA Form + LCLetter of Credit Authorisation - Bangladesh Bank policy. · Authorised Dealer bank
Prohibited goods
  • · Publications and content contravening state policy.
  • · Certain agricultural products (specific timings) to protect local growers.
  • · Second-hand certain machinery and appliances.
  • · CITES-listed species and derivatives.
Restricted goods
  • · Vehicles - age limits, high supplementary duty.
  • · Yarn/fabric - protective duties for RMG value chain.
  • · Rice, wheat - state-trading agency imports.
  • · Precursor chemicals - Department of Narcotics Control.
Labelling requirements
  • · Bangla/English labelling on prepackaged consumer goods.
  • · BSTI mark on regulated products.
  • · DGDA registration number on pharma labels.
  • · Import supply/manufacturing/expiry dates on food.
Sanctions overlay
  • · UNSC measures implemented via Anti-Terrorism Act & UN Convention Act.
  • · No autonomous sanctions regime.
  • · Bank screening of OFAC/EU/UN for USD trade.
Dispute resolutionCustoms objection to Commissioner within 90 days; Customs Appellate Tribunal; High Court on questions of law. BIAC (Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre) is the domestic institutional forum. NY Convention party since 1992.
Official sources
Comparison is decision-support only. Regulatory positions change frequently - confirm every action with the named authorities or licensed local counsel.