Import Duty from Bangladesh to USA Complete Rates, Rules & Cost-Saving Opportunities

The United States applies a complex tariff schedule to imports from Bangladesh, primarily governed by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS). Following the suspension of GSP benefits, most Bangladeshi goods are subject to General (Column 1) Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) duty rates. These rates are particularly significant for the textile and apparel sector, which constitutes the majority of trade volume between the two nations.

• Ad Valorem Duty: Calculated as a percentage of the customs value of the goods, this is the most common duty type for Bangladeshi apparel.
• Specific Duty: This is a fixed dollar amount per unit of quantity, such as weight or count, often applied to agricultural products.
• Compound Duty: A hybrid rate combining both ad valorem and specific components, frequently found in complex textile classifications.
• Section 301 Duties: These additional tariffs target specific trade practices and primarily affect Chinese goods; they do not generally apply to Bangladesh.
• Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD): These are extra duties imposed on goods sold below fair market value or subsidized by foreign governments.
• Excise Tax: Federal taxes applied to specific commodities like alcohol or tobacco, independent of standard customs duties.
• Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF): An administrative fee for formal entries based on the value of the shipment, subject to minimum and maximum caps.
• Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF): A fee required for shipments arriving via sea transport, calculated at 0.125% of the cargo value.