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In order to aid you in moving to Bangladesh we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Bangladesh. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
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Original passport for customer and his family

Itemized valued inventory

List all electrical items separately, stating brand, model and serial number

Form A obtained from Customs at airport of arrival

Returning residents and foreigners also require:

Transfer of Residence Form

Certificate of employer

Ensure customer's name written on all packages and documents is the same as shown in his/her passport

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN BANGLADESH AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Household goods and personal effects must arrive within six months of Customer

Personal effects, household goods and electronic/electrical goods for non-privileged shipments are subject to duty, tax and VAT

Do not mix household goods and personal effects with commercial goods. Office furniture, stationary and office machinery are considered commercial goods.

Alcohol, tobacco and food

Hunting guns are permitted with proper and prior declaration

Antiques, sterling silver and gold should be declared to facilitate re-export

Drugs and narcotics

Pornographic or subversive literature

Ammunition and firearms

Gold bullion

Construction material in commercial quantity

Gambling instruments

Vehicles must be less than six (6) years old and right-hand drive

Documents required are the same as for household goods with the addition of:

Invoice

Registration

Ownership Certificate

Veterinary Certificate of Health (not more than seven days old)

Rabies vaccination

Prior permission from the Director of Live Stock from the Government of Bangladesh is required

Letter of "no objection" from the Bangladesh government