Import guides / Bangladesh
Importing a car from the US to Bangladesh
Duty is 25% of the car, shipping and insurance (CIF), then 15% VAT.
- Shipping from the US
- $1,200 to $2,500
- At sea
- 20 to 40 days
- Arrives at
- The main port
- Sails from
- Los Angeles / Long Beach, CA, Oakland, CA, Seattle / Tacoma, WA
What it costs
A car loaded at the US port for $6,000 (winning bid, auction fees and towing), shipped for $1,850. A 2.0 litre car, five years old.
| Car at the US port | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Shipping | $1,850 |
| Insurance (1%) | $79 |
| Import duty (25%) | $1,982 |
| VAT (15%) | $1,487 |
| Landed, before port and clearing fees | $11,398 |
An estimate from published rates. Port charges, the clearing agent and registration come on top; your agent's quote is the final word.
Rules to know
- Bangladesh refuses cars more than 4 years old Reconditioned cars may be at most 4 years old (June 2025), and the country drives on the left.
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