Bangladesh HS Code Detail
85198910 — Other Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, In CKD condition, nes
Review customs tariff rates for this HS code, calculate landed cost from CIF value, and open related tariff codes for nearby classifications.
HS code 85198910 covers Other Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, In CKD condition, nes. 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: Other Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, In CKD condition, nes
Commercial Explanation:
This classification covers commercial shipments belonging to Heading 8519 under Chapter 85. Products classified under 8-digit code 85198910 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
85198910
Description
Other Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, In CKD condition, nes
Heading
8519 — Apparatus operated by coins, banknotes, bank cards, tokens ..other means of payment
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles