Goods that are Chargeable by Custom Duty

Several categories of goods are chargeable with customs duty by the Government of Bangladesh when they cross immigration. Whether you are travelling from abroad or importing goods, it is important to know which items are subject to customs duty, as a traveller or importer must pay this duty to bring such items into Bangladesh. The main chargeable items and their duty amounts are listed below.

Chargeable goods and duty amounts

1. Plasma, LCD, TFT, LED and similar technology televisions

Screen size	Duty (BDT)
22“ – up to 29“	5,000
30“ – up to 36“	10,000
37“ – up to 42“	20,000
43“ – up to 46“	30,000
47“ – up to 52“	50,000
53“ and above	70,000

2. Music centre / home theatre

A music centre or home theatre system with more than 4 to 8 speakers (CD/VCD/DVD/LD/MD/Blu-ray), including any number of speakers — 8,000 BDT.

3. Refrigerator / chest freezer

5,000 BDT

4. Air cooler / air conditioner

Type	Duty (BDT)
Window type	7,000
Split type, up to 18,000 BTU	15,000
Split type, above 18,000 BTU	20,000

5. Dish antenna

7,000 BDT

6. Gold bar

Highest 234 gm or 20 tola — 3,000 BDT per 11.664 gm.

7. Silver bar

Highest 234 gm or 20 tola — 6 BDT per 11.664 gm.

8. Professional cameras

HD Cam, DV Cam, Beta Cam and any camera used in professional work — 15,000 BDT.

9. Air gun / air rifle

Import permitted by the Ministry of Commerce — 5,000 BDT.

10. Chandelier

300 BDT per point

11. Carpet

Up to 15 square feet (SFT) — 150 BDT per SFT.

12. Dishwasher / washing machine / cloth dryer

3,000 BDT

Travellers and importers should confirm the current rates before bringing these items into the country, as customs duties are revised by the Finance Act each year.