Bangladesh HS Code Detail
16041900 — Prepared Or Preserved Fish (Not Minced), Nes, Whole/Inpieces
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HS code 16041900 covers Prepared Or Preserved Fish (Not Minced), Nes, Whole/Inpieces. Under the Bangladesh customs tariff for FY 2026-2027, importers pay Customs Duty (CD) of 25.00%, Regulatory Duty (RD) of 5.00%, Supplementary Duty (SD) of 0.00%, Value Added Tax (VAT) at 15.00%, Advance Income Tax (AIT) of 5.00% and Advance Tax (AT) of 7.50%, giving a total tax incidence of approximately 64.25% on the assessable value.
Product Scope & Commercial Context
Practical description and commercial identification for customs clearance in Bangladesh.
Official Tariff Description: Prepared Or Preserved Fish (Not Minced), Nes, Whole/Inpieces
Commercial Explanation:
This classification covers commercial shipments belonging to Heading 1604 under Chapter 16. Products classified under 8-digit code 16041900 are assessed based on custom valuation rules at Bangladesh sea, land, and air ports.
Import Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
Mandatory agency clearances and regulatory conditions for releasing cargo at Chittagong Port and other entry ports.
- Commercial Invoice & Packing List
- Bill of Lading (B/L) / Airway Bill
- Letter of Credit (L/C) / Import Permit
- Country of Origin (COO) Certificate
Tariff Rate Summary
These statutory rate fields drive the sequential import duty and tax calculation for this HS code.
Sample Duty Calculation ($1,000.00 USD Invoice)
Indexable reference calculation based on a $1,000.00 USD CIF invoice converted at BDT 123.33.
| Tax Layer | Statutory Rate | Applied Base | Tax Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD () | 25.0% | ৳ 124559.36 | ৳ 31139.84 |
| RD () | 5.0% | ৳ 124559.36 | ৳ 6227.97 |
| SD () | 0.0% | ৳ 161927.17 | ৳ 0.00 |
| VAT () | 15.0% | ৳ 161927.17 | ৳ 24289.08 |
| AIT () | 5.0% | ৳ 124559.36 | ৳ 6227.97 |
| AT () | 7.5% | ৳ 161927.17 | ৳ 12144.54 |
| Total Estimated Landed Cost | ৳ 204588.75 | ||
How Duty Is Applied
Bangladesh import duty is calculated step by step on an increasing base, not as one flat percentage.
Classification Notes
Use these fields for quick reference before customs costing or tariff review.
HS Code
16041900
Description
Prepared Or Preserved Fish (Not Minced), Nes, Whole/Inpieces
Heading
1604 — Prepared Or Preserved Salmon (Not Minced) Whole/Inpieces
Chapter
Chapter 16 — Preparations of meat, of fish, of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or of insects