Cost to Import Products from China to Bangladesh (2026 & 27 Guide)
Guide Overview & Key Takeaways
Importing products from China to Bangladesh involves more than paying the supplier's price. Your total cost depends on the product, order quantity, shipping method, applicable customs duties and taxes, and other related expenses.
Importing from China to Bangladesh costs the factory price plus shipping, customs taxes, and local delivery. For many consumer goods, taxes alone add about 60% to the declared value, so a ৳1,000 item at the factory lands at about ৳1,900.
The exact number depends on your product, its weight, and how you ship. Below, you will see each cost and a full example. Use it to work out your own number before you pay a supplier.
What goes into the cost?
Part | What you pay for |
Product price | Price per piece × quantity. Suppliers often set a minimum order. |
China-side costs | Supplier to warehouse, inspection, repacking |
International shipping | Air or sea freight |
Customs duty and taxes | Set by your product's HS code. Paid at the port. |
Clearing and handling | Port, agent, and storage fees |
Delivery in Bangladesh | From the port or warehouse to your door |
Some quotes bundle these parts. Always ask what a price covers before you compare two offers.
How is shipping charged?
Air freight is charged per kg. But carriers check two weights: the real weight and the volume weight.
Volume weight comes from the size of the box. They bill the higher one. So a big, light box can cost more than a small, heavy one.
Sea freight is charged by volume. Large orders go by full container.
Air is faster. It is also easier for a first order. Sea is cheaper per kg for heavy, bulky goods, but it takes longer.
Shipping rates change every month. Use a current quote, not a number from an article.
Our shipping cost calculator gives an estimate from billable weight. We confirm the final charge when your cargo reaches our warehouse. See the weight charge page for the rules and the shipping page for air and sea options.
How much customs duty will you pay?
Bangladesh has no single import tax. Customs starts with the CIF value. That is the product price plus freight plus insurance. It adds a 1% landing charge. Then it adds these charges, one after another:
Customs duty (CD)
Regulatory duty (RD)
Supplementary duty (SD), on some goods only
VAT, usually 15%
Advance income tax (AIT)
Advance tax (AT)
Each charge builds on the one before it. So the total is much higher than the duty rate you first see.
Freight is taxed too. Higher shipping costs mean higher duty.
Rates depend on your product's HS code. The HS code is a number that tells customs what your product is. Rates also change with the yearly budget.
The 2026-27 budget proposals changed some regulatory duties and VAT. Look up your own product on the official Bangladesh Customs Import Export Hub before you order.
What does an order really cost?
This is an example, not a quote. It uses one set of rates seen on finished consumer goods: CD 25%, RD 5%, SD 0%, VAT 15%, AIT 5%, and AT 5%. Many products pay less.
Line | Amount (৳) |
Goods (100 pieces) | 100,000 |
International shipping | 15,000 |
CIF value | 115,000 |
Customs value (CIF + 1%) | 116,150 |
Customs duty | 29,038 |
Regulatory duty | 5,808 |
VAT | 22,649 |
AIT | 5,808 |
AT | 7,550 |
Taxes (about 61%) | about 70,850 |
Clearing and delivery (assumed) | 5,000 |
Landed cost | about 190,850 |
Landed cost means the full cost of getting the goods to you. Here, it is about ৳1,909 per piece. The factory price was ৳1,000.
To find your own unit cost, divide your landed cost by the number of usable pieces. Then set your selling price based on that number.
Which costs do people forget?
Exchange rate. The dollar moved between about ৳122 and ৳124.5 in 2026. If you pay in dollars or yuan, your total moves too.
Storage fees. Goods that wait at the port cost money each day.
Quality checks. It is cheaper to inspect before shipping than to send bad goods back.
Insurance. Add it if you buy it.
Who is the importer?
A business that imports goods for sale generally needs an Import Registration Certificate (IRC). It comes from the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports.
If you buy through a sourcing company, ask who the importer is. Also ask who pays the duty and handles the paperwork.
How can you lower the cost?
Get one written quote. Make sure it lists what is and is not included.
Pack tightly. Space raises volume weight.
Ship fewer, larger batches.
Check the HS code and its duty before you pay the supplier.
Start with a small order by air. Move to sea when you trust your numbers.
FAQ
How much does it cost to import from China to Bangladesh?
It depends on the product price, weight, shipping method, and the duty on your HS code. For many consumer goods, taxes add about 60% to the declared value. Work out the full landed cost before you order.
How much is import duty on Chinese goods?
It depends on the HS code. Several taxes stack on top of each other. Look up your product on the official customs hub. Do not use one percentage for everything.
Is air or sea cheaper?
Sea is cheaper per kg for heavy, bulky goods. Air is faster and easier for a first order.
Is customs duty included in the shipping quote?
Only if the quote says so. On the Wholesale Plus calculator, customs duties and Bangladesh delivery are included for supported items.
Planning to import from China to BD? Try the shipping cost calculator, browse our products, or message the team for your inquiries.
Duties, taxes, and shipping prices change. Check current rules and get a quote for your own shipment before ordering.