Bangladesh HS Code Detail
49019920 — Text books for primary and secondary education.
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HS code 49019920 covers Text books for primary and secondary education.. 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 0.00%, Advance Income Tax (AIT) of 5.00% and Advance Tax (AT) of 7.50%, giving a total tax incidence of approximately 44.75% on the assessable value.
Product Scope & Commercial Context
Practical description and commercial identification for customs clearance in Bangladesh.
Official Tariff Description: Text books for primary and secondary education.
Commercial Explanation:
This classification covers commercial shipments belonging to Heading 4901 under Chapter 49. Products classified under 8-digit code 49019920 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 () | 0.0% | ৳ 161927.17 | ৳ 0.00 |
| AIT () | 5.0% | ৳ 124559.36 | ৳ 6227.97 |
| AT () | 7.5% | ৳ 161927.17 | ৳ 12144.54 |
| Total Estimated Landed Cost | ৳ 180299.68 | ||
How Duty Is Applied
Bangladesh import duty is calculated step by step on an increasing base, not as one flat percentage.
Classification Notes
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HS Code
49019920
Description
Text books for primary and secondary education.
Heading
4901 — Printed Books, Brochures, Leaflets, Etc, In Single Sheets
Chapter
Chapter 49 — Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans