Bangladesh Import Regulations

Inspection

Right-Hand Drive vehicles

• Vehicle imported in Bangladesh should be a right hand drive vehicle.
• Importation of used cars, jeeps, microbus, minibus including other old vehicles and tractors are allowed under the following conditions:
• Vehicle should not be more than four years old.
• Importation of used vehicle should be done only from the country of origin. Importation of used vehicle is not allowed from any third country
• A certificate issued by Japan Auto Appraisal Institute (JAAI) should contain age, model number and chassis number of the used car. That certificate should be submitted to the customs authority.
• To determine the age of the imported car, the date will be calculated from the first day of the next year of manufacture of chassis.

Time of Shipment

Vessel Schedule

Import Tax Rate on Used Vehicles Imported in Bangladesh

Documents Required for Port Clearance

• Original Passport and copy of Work Permit
• Certificate of Title and Registration
• Registration, Invoice to determine age
• Country of Origin Certificate
• Original Bill of Lading
• Vehicle Condition Report
• Letter of Authorization
• Import Permit from Chief Controller, Import and Export for foreigners.