In Bangladesh, the bill of entry is filed with customs under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) using ASYCUDA World, declaring importer IRC, HS codes, invoice value, and duties before goods are released.
NBR and the bill of entry
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) administers customs in Bangladesh. Importers declare goods through a bill of entry (goods declaration) that NBR assesses for customs duty, VAT, supplementary duty, and other charges under the Customs Act and related rules.
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Importer Registration Certificate (IRC)
Most commercial importers require a valid IRC. The IRC number and business details must match the ASYCUDA declaration and commercial invoice. Renew IRC before filing to avoid system holds.
Duties and taxes on import
- Customs duty per HS heading in Bangladesh tariff
- Regulatory duty and supplementary duty where notified
- VAT (and AIT/advance tax per policy)
- Other surcharges per budget notifications
Your clearing agent calculates lines before filing; NBR may re-assess on audit or examination.
Major entry points
Chattogram (Chittagong) seaport handles most containerized cargo. Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka) serves air freight. Each location has local C&F procedures after customs release.
Clearing agents (C&F)
Licensed clearing and forwarding agents file on ASYCUDA using their credentials. Importers supply documents early to avoid demurrage.
Bangladesh bill of entry guides
Full Bangladesh cluster — editable in Admin → Guide Pages.
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