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Importing Cars to Bangladesh

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Bangladesh

Importing a used Japanese car to Bangladesh with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: Vehicles more than 4 years old are not allowed to be import in the country.. Typical shipping time: RoRo (19-24 Days).

Year Restriction

Max. 4 Years Old

Destination Port

Chittagong and Dhaka

Time of Shipment

RoRo (19-24 Days)

Vessel Schedule

RoRo (Monthly)

Shipping Line

-

Inspection

JAAI

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Bangladesh

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Vehicle imported in Bangladesh should be a right hand drive vehicle.

Age Restriction

Vehicles more than 4 years old are not allowed to be import in the country.

Inspection

All vehicles imported from Japan are required to pass JAAI inspection.

 
 

Importation of used cars, jeeps, microbuses, minibuses, including other old vehicles and tractors, is allowed under the following conditions:

  • Vehicle should not be more than four years old.
  • Importation of used vehicles should be done only from the country of origin. Importation of used vehicles is not allowed from any third country.
  • A certificate issued by Japan Auto Appraisal Institute (JAAI) should contain the age, model number and chassis number of the used car. That certificate should be submitted to the customs authority.
  • To determine the age of the imported car, the date will be calculated from the first day of the next year of manufacture of the chassis.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Bangladesh

  • VAT 15%
  • Import Tax: 0-40%
  • 2.5% infrastructure development surcharge is levied on imports

Nationals returning to Bangladesh who have been living abroad for ten years or more will be regarded as “returning nationals”, and are eligible for duty free importation of one vehicle, provided that the vehicle has been owned for at least two years. Consideration will be given to the special circumstances of the returning individuals and their probable contribution towards the nation building.

Returning nationals also exempted from Bangladesh Sales Tax (ABST) charges on a vehicle owned by them for at least a year prior to it importation and used for personal purposes.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Bangladesh

  • Original Passport and copy of Work Permit
  • Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Registration, Invoice to determine age
  • Country of Origin Certificate
  • Original Bill of Lading
  • Vehicle Condition Report
  • Letter of Authorization
  • Import Permit from Chief Controller, Import and Export for foreigners.

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country