How to Ship to Bangladesh from the US
Bangladesh has a large diaspora community in the US, particularly in New York, and family remittance shipments are common. Dhaka (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport) is the main air cargo hub. DHL, FedEx, and UPS all serve Bangladesh, routing through Dubai or Singapore. USPS delivery is handled by Bangladesh Post.
Bangladesh Customs charges customs duty plus VAT (15%) and supplementary duties on imports. The duty rates vary widely by HS code — consumer goods typically face 10–25% import duty before adding VAT. Customs clearance at Dhaka can be bureaucratic; express carriers' licensed customs brokers navigate this significantly better than Bangladesh Post.
Typical 1 lb cost
$55–$85 USD
Typical transit
6–25 business days
Carrier Options to Bangladesh
DHL Express Worldwide
Top choice for Bangladesh. 4-6 business days via Dubai hub. Experienced customs brokerage team in Dhaka.
FedEx International Priority
4-6 business days. Reliable for business and high-value packages.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
5-7 business days. Good coverage in Dhaka metro area.
USPS Priority Mail International
3–6 weeks via Bangladesh Post. Very slow; tracking limited. Only for non-urgent, low-value items.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice for higher-value shipments.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Alcohol and intoxicants (prohibited under Bangladeshi law)
- ✕Pork products
- ✕Firearms and weapons without authorization
- ✕Pornographic material
- ✕Counterfeit goods
Bangladesh-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Alcohol and pork products are strictly prohibited — Bangladesh customs enforces this strictly
- 💡 VAT (15%) applies to most imports; combined with duties, total import tax can be 25–40%
- 💡 Express carriers are strongly preferred — Bangladesh Post customs clearance is slow and unpredictable
- 💡 Include detailed commercial invoice with unit prices for each item — broad descriptions cause holds
- 💡 Festive seasons (Eid) see peak shipping demand and customs backlogs — ship early if timing matters
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