Import Duty Calculator Bangladesh

Look up any 8-digit HS code and get an instant CD, RD, SD, VAT, AIT and AT breakdown built on the latest NBR Bangladesh customs tariff.

  1. 1 Search HS code
  2. 2 Enter CIF value
  3. 3 Review breakdown

Duty Calculator

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Choose a suggestion or enter an 8-10 digit HS code.
Type a code, product name or description.
Pick a product to see its tariff hierarchy.
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Currency on your invoice — used to calculate duty.
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Default freight: 20% of FOB
Advanced — itemise cost, freight, insurance & brokerage

Cost + Freight + Insurance auto-fill the CIF Value above. Brokerage adds to your final landed cost only.

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Pick a product or paste an 8-digit HS code, then enter a CIF value to see your full duty breakdown.

How to calculate import duty in Bangladesh

A four-step walkthrough that mirrors how customs at Chattogram and Dhaka airport assess your shipment under the NBR FY 2025–2026 tariff schedule.

  1. 1

    Find your HS code

    Find your 8-digit HS code from the catalog or the Bangladesh Customs Tariff PDF. CustomTarrif →

  2. 2

    Enter your CIF value

    Enter the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) of the shipment in BDT, USD, EUR, or GBP.

  3. 3

    Review the breakdown

    Review the auto-generated breakdown of CD, RD, SD, VAT, AIT, and AT and the resulting Total Tax Incidence.

  4. 4

    Export or share

    Add brokerage / inland freight under the Advanced section to get an accurate total landed cost. Disclaimer →

What goes into your total import cost?

Bangladesh customs stacks up to six distinct levies on every imported consignment. Here’s what each one means and roughly when it applies.

CD — Customs Duty

Levied on the assessable value (CIF). The base duty rate set by the Bangladesh Customs Tariff.

RD — Regulatory Duty

Additional duty applied to selected HS codes to regulate imports of non-essential goods.

SD — Supplementary Duty

Charged on luxury / specific goods (e.g. cosmetics, vehicles, beverages).

VAT — Value Added Tax

Charged at 15% on the cumulative assessable + CD + RD + SD value for most imports.

AIT — Advance Income Tax

Withholding tax collected at import; adjustable against the importer's annual income tax liability.

AT — Advance Tax

Standalone advance tax collected at import (separate from VAT and AIT).

TTI — Total Tax Incidence

Sum of all duties + taxes expressed as a percentage of CIF — the most useful single metric.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions importers, freight forwarders, and finance students ask about Bangladesh customs duty.

What is an HS code in Bangladesh, and why is it 10 digits?

HS (Harmonized System) codes classify every imported good under the World Customs Organization standard. Bangladesh extends the global 6-digit code to 8 digits at the heading level, and 10 digits including national tariff lines used by NBR.

How do I calculate import duty in Bangladesh?

Multiply the CIF assessable value by the applicable Customs Duty rate, then add Regulatory Duty, Supplementary Duty, VAT, AIT, and AT according to NBR's cumulative formula. Use this calculator for an instant breakdown.

What is the difference between CD, SD, and VAT?

Customs Duty (CD) is the base import tax; Supplementary Duty (SD) is an extra levy on selected luxury / restricted goods; VAT is a 15% consumption tax applied on top of CIF + CD + RD + SD.

What does TTI (Total Tax Incidence) actually mean?

TTI is the cumulative effective tax rate of all import levies expressed as a percentage of CIF — i.e. (Total Duty ÷ CIF) × 100. It is the simplest single number to compare landed cost across HS codes.

Are these the latest NBR Bangladesh tariff rates?

The calculator is seeded with the latest Bangladesh Customs Tariff rates published by NBR. Always cross-check against the official Bangladesh Customs notification before clearance.

My HS code starts with a leading zero — will the calculator find it?

Yes. The lookup tolerates 6-, 8-, and 10-digit codes and auto-pads codes that lost leading zeros from Excel exports.

What is AIT and is it refundable?

Advance Income Tax (AIT) is collected at import and is adjustable against the importer's annual income-tax liability — not refundable in cash but credited at the year-end return.

Why does my CIF value need to be in BDT?

Customs assessment uses BDT at the official exchange rate on the date of bill-of-entry submission. Foreign-currency entries here are for reference only.

Can I use this calculator for bulk shipments?

Yes — open the Bulk Calculator from the navigation bar to upload a CSV (hs_code, cif_value, currency) and get a per-line duty + TTI table.

How accurate is Duty Calculator BD?

Calculations follow NBR's official cumulative formula and seeded tariff rates. Accuracy depends on (a) the chosen HS code being correct and (b) the seeded rates still being current with the latest NBR notifications. Always verify with a licensed C&F agent before clearance.