Bangladesh HS Code Detail
34011900 — Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars, Etc, Nes
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HS code 34011900 covers Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars, Etc, Nes. Under the Bangladesh customs tariff for FY 2026-2027, importers pay Customs Duty (CD) of 25.00%, Regulatory Duty (RD) of 20.00%, Supplementary Duty (SD) of 60.00%, 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 189.20% on the assessable value.
Product Scope & Commercial Context
Practical description and commercial identification for customs clearance in Bangladesh.
Official Tariff Description: Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars, Etc, Nes
Commercial Explanation:
This classification covers commercial shipments belonging to Heading 3401 under Chapter 34. Products classified under 8-digit code 34011900 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 () | 20.0% | ৳ 124559.36 | ৳ 24911.87 |
| SD () | 60.0% | ৳ 180611.07 | ৳ 108366.64 |
| VAT () | 15.0% | ৳ 288977.72 | ৳ 43346.66 |
| AIT () | 5.0% | ৳ 124559.36 | ৳ 6227.97 |
| AT () | 7.5% | ৳ 288977.72 | ৳ 21673.33 |
| Total Estimated Landed Cost | ৳ 360225.67 | ||
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
34011900
Description
Soap And Organic Surface-Active Products In Bars, Etc, Nes
Heading
3401 — Soap And Organic Surface — Active Products In Bars, Etc, For Toilet Use
Chapter
Chapter 34 — Soap, organic surface — active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster