📄 Documents and customs for shipping at Bangladesh
Bangladesh is outside the EU: Every consignment passes through the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Required documents:
- commercial invoice or proforma in English
- detailed description of the goods
- free export declaration
- EORI for corporate shipments
Duties and taxes
Bangladesh imposes customs duties that can be high on certain categories (electronics, cosmetics, clothing). The The VAT rate in Bangladesh is 15%. Shipments with a value of less than approximately 25,000 BDT (around €200) for personal use may be eligible for simplified procedures, but you should always check the specific circumstances.
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Prohibited or restricted products
🚫 Narcotics, weapons, pornographic material, alcohol (Bangladesh is a predominantly Muslim country: alcohol is prohibited except in authorised establishments), items deemed offensive to the Islamic faith, and uncertified plants and seeds.
🍝 Industrially packaged food: generally permitted in small quantities for personal use, subject to a customs declaration.
💡 Always describe the items accurately: “Men’s cotton shirt – 2 items – €40 – made in Italy” rather than “clothes” or “gift”.