Discusses requirements for products entering the country/economy temporarily. including information on warranty and non-warranty items entering the country/economy for repair.
Last Published: 12/10/2018

Agents and representatives of foreign manufacturers are allowed to import machinery and equipment from their principals for purposes of demonstration or exhibition subject to the following conditions:

  • The goods brought into Bangladesh will be re-exported within a period of one year;
  • The importer executes a bond and furnishes a bank guarantee of understanding or a legal instrument to the satisfaction of Customs at the time of clearance indicating that the goods will be re-exported in a timely manner;
  • If the goods include any banned or restricted items, prior permission is required from the CCI&E.

Equipment or machinery imported on a temporary basis may be exempt from duty if the importer obtains an import/export permit.

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