Trading Across Borders in Bangladesh

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Bangladesh. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation14290
Customs clearance and technical control3120
Ports and terminal handling5420
Inland transportation and handling3140
Totals:25970
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation20455
Customs clearance and technical control3135
Ports and terminal handling4585
Inland transportation and handling2200
Totals:291375
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Certificate of originCargo release order
Commercial invoiceCertificate of origin
Customs export declarationCommercial invoice
Packing listCustoms import declaration
Pre-shipment inspection clean report of findingsPacking list
 Technical standard/health certificate
 Terminal handling receipts