Bangladesh drives on the left and uses right-hand-drive (RHD) vehicles, and it has one of South Asia's largest markets for reconditioned Japanese cars. Almost all vehicles arrive through the port of Chattogram (Chittagong). Models like the Toyota Axio, Premio, Aqua and Noah are everyday sights on Bangladeshi roads.
Reconditioned cars are typically limited by a depreciation-based age rule of around five years, and a JAAI pre-shipment inspection is normally required for reconditioned vehicles. Duties are high and rise steeply with engine size, where supplementary duty in particular increases sharply for larger-engine cars. The rates here are indicative only — confirm the current age rule and tax bands with Bangladesh Customs (NBR) before you buy.
Overview
- Age limit
- 5 years
- Main ports
- Chattogram (Chittagong)
- Drive side
- RHD
- Currency
- BDT
- Inspection
- JAAI pre-shipment inspection (reconditioned vehicles)
Indicative duties & taxes
How import taxes stack up on the CIF value.
| FOB | $10,000 |
| Ocean freight | $0 |
| Marine insurance | $150 |
| CIF value | $10,150 |
| Customs Duty | $2,538 |
| Supplementary Duty | $4,568 |
| VAT | $1,523 |
| Estimated taxes | $8,628 |
| Estimated landed cost | $18,778 |
Estimates only, based on indicative rates. Request a formal quote from ASTONISHING CARS for exact figures.
Required documents
- •Original Bill of Lading
- •Japanese export certificate with English translation
- •JAAI pre-shipment inspection certificate
- •Commercial invoice / purchase receipt
- •Letter of Credit (LC) or import permit documents
- •Importer's TIN, BIN and national ID
Popular models
Import process
- 1Pick an RHD reconditioned car that falls within the ~5-year depreciation/age rule.
- 2Open a Letter of Credit through your Bangladeshi bank and complete payment.
- 3Have the vehicle pass JAAI pre-shipment inspection in Japan and receive the export certificate.
- 4Ship to Chattogram (Chittagong) and collect the Bill of Lading and shipping documents.
- 5Use a clearing and forwarding agent to pay customs duty, supplementary duty and VAT, then clear and register the car.
Buying & import guides for Bangladesh
Model picks and import know-how for the Bangladesh market.
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Read moreFrequently asked questions
How old can a reconditioned car be?+
Reconditioned cars are typically limited by a depreciation-based rule of around five years. The exact rule can change, so confirm the current age limit with Bangladesh Customs (NBR) before buying.
Why do larger cars cost so much more to import?+
Duties, and especially supplementary duty, rise steeply with engine size. A small-engine car like an Aqua is taxed far more lightly than a large-engine SUV, so engine cc heavily drives the landed cost.
Are the tax rates shown here exact?+
No. Customs duty, supplementary duty and VAT figures are indicative only and depend on engine size and current policy. Confirm the current bands with Bangladesh Customs (NBR).
Figures are indicative and change frequently. Always confirm current rules and rates with the official customs authority before importing.
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