The south Asian country of Bangladesh occupies the world's largest river delta, from which a civilisation has been fed for millennia. Today, the world's eighth most populated nation covers an area only a bit bigger than Canada's 3 maritime provinces.
And though e-commerce revenue is small on a per capita basis, forecasts call for it to double by 2023. This will only increase as the country's under 15 population (50-plus million) grow into connected consumers
That will make the country's economy roar like the famed Bengal tiger!
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Bangladesh through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Bangladesh. in case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Bangladesh
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Mymensingh, MY, BD
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Dhaka, DH, BD
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Bogra, BO, BD
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Sonargaon, SO, BD
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
Pickup Scan
Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Bangladesh before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Gifts may be shipped to Bangladesh from Canada duty and tax free providing its value is Tk. 1,50,000 (about $2250 CAD) or less. This may occur each financial year
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
Each financial year, a gift may be shipped from an individual in Canada to an individual in Bangladesh exempt from duty and taxes if the shipment's value is Tk. 1,50,000 or less (about $2250 CAD).
Shipments from Business-to-Business
There is no information at this time regarding gift shipments from a business in Canada to a business in Bangladesh.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
There is no information at this time regarding gift shipments from a business in Canada to an individual in Bangladesh.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If there are multiple gifts in one shipment, then wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
There is no information at this time regarding shipping students' personal effects for a temporary move to Bangladesh.
Non-Students
There is no information at this time regarding shipping personal effects for a temporary move to Bangladesh
Moving Permanently
If you are moving permanently to Bangladesh from Canada, you may ship your personal effects duty-free providing you have lived continuously in Canada for a minimum of 2 years.
The duty-free allowance applies to:
New and used clothes
Books
Bedding
Professional equipment (up to $1000 USD - about $1350 CAD)
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Commercial Sample Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Advertising Material
Advertising materials may be shipped to Bangladesh from Canada exempt from duties and taxes - once per financial year - up to a value of Tk 3,00,000 (about $4500 CAD)
Examples of advertising materials include:
Brochures
Calendars
Pamphlets
Posters
Technical literature
Objects with the company name printed or engraved upon them - pens, key rings, lighters
Advertising Material Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for Resale' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
There is limited information available regarding shipping equipment for repairs to and from Bangladesh.
Items Under Warranty
No GST will be charged for equipment and items under warranty that are repaired in Bangladesh and returned to Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
GST will be charged if an item is sent to Bangladesh for repairs and is no longer under warranty. GST will be applied to the value of the repair work plus any parts added for the repair, and on any duties charged.
Sending Product for Repair to Bangladesh
There is no information at this time regarding sending equipment for repair to Bangladesh.
Returning Repaired Product to Bangladesh
There is no information at this time regarding sending repaired equipment from Canada to Bangladesh.
NOTE: In case of import of goods as warranty replacement and consequently for returning the defective goods to the supplier, approval is to be obtained from the import and export control authority.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Bangladesh or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Equipment and machinery may be temporarily imported into Bangladesh for display at an exhibition or for demonstration purposes.
Temporary imports are exempt from duties and taxes providing:
They are returned to Canada within 1 year of their import
A bond or guarantee is presented at the time of importation
ATA Carnets
At this time Bangladesh does not allow temporary imports using an ATA Carnet. Discussions are underway that may allow their use in the near future.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Sold goods will incur duties and taxes, regardless of their value.
Occasional Shipper
No permission is required for Bangladeshi importers - individuals and institutions - to purchase goods valued up to $7,000 USD (about $9,300 CAD) providing they are for their personal use.
NOTE: Goods imported as described may not be sold for a period of 1 year after import.
Regular Shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Bangladesh, we recommend the use of a licenced Bangladeshi customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Fakir Lalon Shah Lalon Shah Rd. Kushtia 7001 Bangladesh
Phone: +880 1673-322327
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Bangladesh. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Bangladesh, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
Goods shipped to Bangladesh will incur duties and VAT, which are calculated using the CIF value (sum of the customs value, insurance, and freight costs)
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By knowing the CIF value of a shipment, you will be able to predict the duties owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
All imports to Bangladesh, regardless of value, will incur and VAT. There are no thresholds or de minimis values.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Bangladesh from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
