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1 Standard Operating Procedures

For
Import/Export and Customs Clearance
6th January 2020
J.1 Import/Export and Customs Clearacne
Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)
J.1 Procedures for Transferring Goods for Import/Export and Customs

Clearance
The Unit Investors having production activities in the Economic Zones (EZs) are allowed to transfer
goods from/to abroad, from one company to another within the EZ and in between two companies
operating in two separate EZs, provided they comply with the rules and regulations as stipulated in the
Customs Act 1969, the NBR Customs (Amendment), 2017, the NBR S.R.O. Customs Procedures
2017 and the NBR S.R.O. the Customs (Economic Zones) Procedures 2017, the Bonded Warehouse
Licensing Rules 2008, and NBR S.R.O. Customs Ruling (Advance) Rules 2016. It is worth
mentioning here that issuance of regulatory permission and/or approval and associated customs
clearance activities are governed by the two Authorities i.e. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
(BEZA) and The Office of the Commissioner of Customs (Bond) or any other Commissioner of
Customs authorized by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) .
A. Permissions/Approvals issued by Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA):
Before obtaining any permissions/approvals by BEZA, the Unit Investor in the EZ can have prior
consultation with BEZA-OSS Centre, if necessary. Once the Unit Investor is well aware about the
necessary actions, he or she can apply for such permissions/ approvals to BEZA in prescribed form
following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as explained in the subsequent section. For
transfer of goods, the Unit Investors shall obtain following permissions/approvals from BEZA:
i. Import Permit (IP):

To import raw or semi-finished products from outside Bangladesh without paying any duty and taxes
against valid bond license for further processing and export.
ii.Export Permit (EP):

To export finished or semi-finished products outside Bangladesh against valid bond license.
iii. Sample Permit (Import/Export) (S P):

To import or export limited quantity of sample goods without paying any duty and tax against valid
bond license.
iv. Local Purchase/Procurement Permit (LPP):

To procure raw or semi-finished materials from the local market outside the EZ i.e. Domestic Tariff
Area without paying any taxes against valid bond license for further processing and export or domestic
sale.
v. Local Sales Permit (LSP):

To sell or supply finished or semi-finished products to the local market i.e. Domestic Tariff Area for
home consumption.
vi. Approval of Sub-Contract: *Online Application is under development.

To take sub-contract from sub-contractee who has bond license in EZ or to offer sub-contract to sub-
contractor who has bond license in EZ.
Some of the applications for permissions /approvals can also be submitted through online (Please visit
BEZA-OSS website: https://ossbeza.org/). Regarding the payment of the application fees, BEZA-OSS
Center issues monthly invoice against individual Unit Investor by email during the first week of the
next month and the Unit Investor pays such fee to BEZA nominated bank and submits receipt to
BEZA.
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B. Permissions authorized by the Customs Authority, National Board of Revenue

(NBR):
After receiving required permissions/approvals issued by BEZA, the Unit investor operating in the EZ
also needs to comply with the customs procedures and complete formalities with the relevant Customs
Authorities at the ports (seaport, river port, land port and airport) and the customs offices at the
EZ(*to be established in the individual EZs) to import or export goods following the Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
In case of import from abroad, the Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent as appointed by the Unit
Investors firstly submits manifest data electrically through ACYCUDA World System upon receiving
the original shipping documents by the Importer’s bank sent by the relevant Exporter/Seller. When the
ship/aircraft /truck arrives at the seaport/airport/land port, the nominated C&F Agent then prepares
and submits Bill of Entry with additional documents to the Port Authority electrically. The concerned
Customs officials perform valuation and duty assessment works even if it rates zero. If there is no
observation with documents and cargo, the Port Authority issues the “Gate Pass” for clearing the
goods from the port. For more detailed information about formalities, please visit the website of the
Customs Authority.1
In case of export to the overseas, the customs officials within an EZ verify the submitted documents
as forwarded by the BEZA-OSS Centre. If these documents are in right order and consistent with
those in the delivery van, the Customs Office issues the “Gate Pass” and the goods are allowed to the
leave for the designated port/airport/land port. After verification of Bill of Export submitted by the
C&F Agent appointed by the Exporter, the Customs Officials at the Port Authority allow the cargo to
load into a vessel/aircraft. The C&F Agent then submits the Export Bill of Lading and manifest data
through the respective Shipping Agent. For more detailed information about formalities, please visit
the website of the Customs Authority.2
C. Definitions:
Following official jargons are important and relevant to the Customs Procedures as mentioned in the
SOPs and as such, these are mentioned below:
 Import in relation to any Economic Zone means import from outside Bangladesh and includes goods
brought into an Economic Zone from the Domestic Tariff Area or to any other Zone[Section-2(f) of
Notification No. 42/Customs/199].
 Export from an Economic Zone means export to outside Bangladesh and includes goods supplied
from a Zone to the Domestic Tariff Area or to any other Zone [Section-2(g) of Notification No.
42/Customs/199].
 Sample means limited quantity of goods easily identifiable and having no commercial value[Chapter
Two, Export Policy Order 2015-2018].
 Ship-back means re-export after import of the defective raw materials through bond. In this regard
vide provisions of The Customs Act, 1969 Section 168, the commissioner of customs can order re-
export of such imported goods without paying customs duties like “Frustrated Cargo”. If any defect is
identified in raw material imported under bond and necessitates re-exporting, the permission is given
1
Import Manifest data [http://www.customs.gov.bd/files/Manifest_users_guide.pdf]
Bill of Entry [http://www.bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd/procedures/p_import/123]
2
Export Manifest data [http://www.customs.gov.bd/files/Manifest_users_guide.pdf]
Bill of Export [http://www.bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd/procedures/p_export/123]
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accordingly [FAQ No.71 of Customs Bond Commissionerate (CBC) Website].
 In-Bond means entry of imported raw or semi-finished materials in the bonded warehouse [Section-
2(o) of Notification No. 42/Customs/199].
 Ex-Bond means removal of finished and semi-finished materials in the bonded warehouse [Section-
2(p) of Notification No. 42/Customs/199].
 Inter-Bond Transfer means, between the two bond licensed companies, the imported goods in bond
facility are subject to the permission of the Customs Authority transfer from a bonded area to another
bonded area outside EZ.
 Intra-Bond Transfer means, between the two bond licensed companies, the imported goods in bond
facility are subject to the permission of the Customs Authority transfer from a bonded area to another
bonded area in the same EZ.
 Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) means any area in Bangladesh outside the limit of a Zone [Section-2(h)
of Notification No. 42/Customs/199].
 Customs Computer System basically indicates ACYCUDA World System, meaning a nation-wide
computerized Customs system which handles manifest information, customs declarations and other
accounting or transit procedures.
 Bill of Entry/Bill of Export means Customs declaration for imported/exported goods which is
submitted by a nominated C&F Agent or importer/exporter [Section-2(c), 2(d) of Customs Act 1969].
 C&F Agent means a person or an organization acting as Clearing and Forwarding Agent [Section-
2(a) of Customs Act 1969 / Import Policy Order 2015-2018].
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D. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
As described below, most common transactions are covered in accordance with classification of two
types of investors: 1) Export-oriented unit investor with Bond License; 2) Domestic-oriented unit
investor without Bond License. Following section explains the specific procedures of issuing BEZA
concerned permissions and/or approvals and customs clearance for transfer of goods in the EZs and
also the formalities for Advance Ruling System for the classification of goods:
1 Export-oriented Unit Investor with Bond license

1.1 Import from OVERSEAS J.1-5
1.1.1 Raw-materials/Semi-finished productsJ.1-5
1.1.2 Machinery, Spare parts and Construction materialsJ.1-6
1.1.3 Sample goodsJ.1-8
1.1.4 Re-import of defected goods exportedJ.1-9
1.2. Import from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) J.1-10
1.2.1 Local Purchase/Procurement of raw materialsJ.1-10
1.3. Export to OVERSEASJ.1-12
1.3.1 Finished/Semi-finished products J.1-12
1.3.2 Machinery, Spare parts for repair (Temporarily)J.1-13
1.3.3 Sample goodsJ.1-14
1.3.4 Re-export or Ship-back of defected good imported J.1-16
1.4. Export to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) J.1-17
1.4.1 Local Sales of Finished/Semi-finished products J.1-17
1.5. Import/Export from/to Another Bond Area (Inter-Bond /Intra-Bond Transfer) J.1-18
1.5.1 In-Bond from Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside EZ in Bangladesh J.1-18
1.5.2 Ex-Bond to Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside EZ in Bangladesh J.1-19
1.5.3 Take Sub-Contracting from Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside EZ in Bangladesh J.1-20
1.5.4 Offer Sub-Contracting to Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside EZ in Bangladesh J.1-21
2 Domestic-oriented Unit Investor without Bond license

2.1 Import from OVERSEASJ.1-24
2.1.1 Raw-materials/Semi-finished products J.1-24
2.1.2 Machinery, Spare parts and Construction materials J.1-25
2.1.3 Sample goods J.1-27
2.2. Export to OVERSEASJ.1-28
2.2.1 Finished/Semi-finished products J.1-28
2.2.2 Machinery, Spare parts for repair (Temporarily) J.1-30
2.2.3 Sample goods J.1-31
3 Other License/Approvals related to Transferring Goods

3.1 Advance Ruling System for the classification of goods J.1-33
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1. Export-oriented Unit Investor with Bond license

1.1 Import from OVERSEAS
1.1.1 Import of raw materials/semi-finished goods from overseas
Required Documents
1. Online application form for Import Permit (IP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting Documents for obtaining Import Permit
2.1 Proforma Invoce
2.2 Commercial Invoice
2.3 Packing List
2.4 Bill of Lading(B/L)
2.5 Letter of Credit (L/C) (if necessary)
2.6 Certificate of Origin (if necessary)
3. Bill of Entry with signature of Customs at the Port
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Import Permit.

* No. 1-3 are submitted to Customs in EZ for entering the good into EZ.
*Other documents might be required in accordance with the type of cargo.
Actual Procedures
1. Importer executes Sales Contract/Proforma invoice with the seller and
he or she then opens Letter of Credits before shipping the goods in the
partner country.
2. When obtaining original shipping documents, importer/ the nominated

person accesses to BEZA-OSS online website and submits the application
for Import Permit with supporting documents online.
3. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the nominated person

obtains Import Permit online.
4. Shipping Agent submits IGM (Import General Manifest) to the

Customs Authority via ASYCUDA World system.
5. After the cargo arrives, the importer/ the designated C&F Agent
submits Bill of Entry with supporting documents via ASYCUDA World
system. Bill of Entry should be prepared by the specific format, which is
SAD (Single Administrative Document).
6. Customs officer in the port checks whether the submitted documents

are completed or not, and, if they are satisfied, approves and returns Bill
of Entry with Customs signature to Importer/C&F Agent. Customs
valuation is simultaneously made in the Port (even if it rates zero). The
Customs Authority may make physical inspection if necessary.
The clearance procedure of cargo is changed according to its category as

below:
Green category: No physical inspection is required;
Yellow category: Inspection for the documentation is required; and
Red category: Physical inspection of the goods is required.
7. The C&F Agent transfers the cargo with showing the gate pass, which
is issued by Customs of the Port, at the gate of the Port and goes to the
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gate of the designated EZ.
8. The importer/C&F Agent submits IP with other necessary documents to

Customs office in the EZ. Customs office issues the gate pass to enter the
gate into EZ if there is no problem.
9. The driver/staff in an industrial unit shows the gate pass at the gate of
the designated EZ when arriving at the designated EZ. Customs in the EZ
may inspect the cargo if necessary. If there is no observation of the
documents and cargo, the driver can go to the designated factory.
Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

1 day (Customs)
* If the relevant documents are properly submitted and any physical
inspection is not required
Application Fee Tk. 500 (BEZA)
No Charge (Customs)
Remarks - Customs Office in EZ visits each EZ Unit Investor and conducts
physical inspection for the storage and management of bonded goods on
an ad hoc basis.
1.1.2 Import of Machinery, Spare parts and Construction materials from overseas
Required Documents 1. Online application form for Import Permit (IP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting documents for obtaining Import Permit
2.1 Packing List
2.3 Letter of Credit (L/C)
2.5 Proforma invoice
* No. 1-3 are submitted to Customs in EZ for entering the goods into EZ.
*Other documents might be required in accordance with the type of cargo
***Please follow the Remarks
Actual Procedures
1. Importer executes Sales Contract/Proforma Invoice with the seller and
partner country.

3. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the designated C&F Agent

obtains Import Permit online. BEZA officials will endorse supporting
documents.

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submits Bill of Entry with the supporting documents via ASYCUDA
World system. Bill of Entry should be prepared by the specific format,
which is SAD (Single Administrative Document).


below:
8. The importer/C&F Agents submits IP with other necessary documents

to Customs office in the EZ. Customs office issues the gate pass to enter
the goods into EZ if there is no problem.

1 day (Customs)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks - For importing Machinery and Spare parts for repairing purpose, the
required documents as well as the procedure are basically the same as the
procedure No.1.2 above. However, the physical inspection about the
specification is required.
- Regarding capital machineries and construction materials, all import
duties, Regulatory duties, Supplementary duties and Value Added Tax are
exempted[S.R.O No. 209-Law /2015/46].
- Capital machineries that can be applied to tax exemption are defiend by
NBR in related Standard Regulatory Order (S.R.O.). The relevant
information is given by NBR official website.
- In terms of procurement of Machinery from manufacturer, one (1) set of
price quotations along with catalogues etc. needs to be additionally
submitted to BEZA before importation.
- In terms of procurement of Machinery and construction materials from
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reputed machinery suppliers, three (3) set of price quotations from reputed
machinery suppliers needs to be additionally submitted to BEZA before
importation.
- In terms of import of Building Materials, building plan and building

design are need to be submitted to BEZA before importation.
1.1.3 Import Sample goods from overseas

Required Documents 1. Online application form for Sample Permit (SP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting documents for obtaining Sample Permit
2.2 Packing List
2.3 Consumption Statement (=Declaration letter by the unit investor)
2.4. Forwarding letter (if applicable)
2.5. Copy of Valid Passport (In case of importing the goods by hand)
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Sample Permit.

*Other documents might be required in accordance with the type of
cargo.
Actual Procedures
1. Importer/ the nominated person accesses to BEZA-OSS online website
and submits the application for Sample Permit with supporting
documents online.

obtains Sample Permit online. BEZA officials will endorse supporting
documents.



below:
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7. The importer/C&F Agent submits SP with other necessary documents

the goods into EZ if there is no problem.

1 day (Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks
- The limitation of importing Samples is different between the products.
1.1.4 Re-import of defective goods exported from overseas

Required Documents 1. Online application form for Import Permit(IP) issued by BEZA
2.1. Packing List
2.2. Commercial Invoice
2.3. Letter of Credit (L/C)
2.4 All Documents of Ship-Back

Actual Procedures 1. Importer/ the nominated person accesses to BEZA-OSS online website
and submits the application for Import Permit with supporting documents
online.

obtains Import Permit online. BEZA officials will endorse supporting
documents.


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below:
6. The C&F Agents transfers the cargo with showing the gate pass, which
7. The importer/C&F Agent submits IP with other necessary documents

the gate in to EZ if there is no problem.

1 day (Customs)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks
- When the unit investor re-imports defected goods from the seller, the
investor will enjoy the same benefits as the first imported goods.
- This case should be written in the contract and Letter of Credit (L/C).
1.2 Import from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA)
1.2.1 Local Purchase/Procurement of raw materials from DTA

Required Documents 1.Online Application form for Local Purchase Permit(LPP) issued by BEZA
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2. Supporting Documents for obtaining Local Purchase Permit

2.2 Packing List
2.3 Sales Contract
2.4 Letter of Credit(L/C) (if necessary)
2.5 Prior approval from BEZA for used machinery & generator (if
applicable)
3. Delivery Challan
4. Bill of Entry
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Local Purchase Permit.
* Other documents might be required in accordance with the type of cargo.
Actual Procedures 1. Importer/ the nominated person accesses to BEZA-OSS online website
and submits the application for Local Purchase Permit with supporting
documents online.
2. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the nominated person obtains

Local Purchase Permit online. BEZA determines and informs the quantity to
be approved in this Local Purchase Permit.
3. The Importer/ C&F Agent prepares Bill of Entry.
4. When the cargo is arrived at the gate of the EZ, the Importer/ C&F Agent
submits Bill of Entry with other required documents to Customs office in
the EZ. Customs office also conducts the physical examination. The
Customs Valuation and assessment including classification is
simultaneously made even if it rates zero.
5. Customs office in EZ issues the gate pass when satisfied.

6. The approved cargo is able to be transferred into the designated factory
when the driver/staff shows the gate pass.

1 day (Customs)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks
- The application for Local Purchase/Procurement can be applied only by
the bond licensed industries.
- In case of purchasing a used Machinery, the residual life should be

declared in writing less than 10 years.
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1.3 Export to OVERSEAS
1.3.1 Export Finished/Semi-finished products to overseas

Required Documents
1. Online Application Form for Export Permit(EP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting Documents for obtaining Export Permit
2.2. Packing List
2.3. EXP form certified by Authorized Dealers (ADs)
2.4. Letter of Credit (L/C)/Purchase Order/Export Order etc.
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online as well as the Customs office in
EZ.
Actual Procedures 1. Exporter/Applicant accesses to BEZA OSS website and fills in the
application form and submits it with other required documents online.
2. BEZA official issues Export Permit if he/she does not have any
observation about submitted documents. Applicant obtains Export Permit
online. BEZA officials will endorse the supporting documents.
3. Exporter/C&F Agent physically prints out and submits Export Permit

by BEZA with all other required documents to the Customs office in EZ.
4. The Customs office in EZ verifies the submitted documents.
5. The Customs office gives the gate pass to pass out the gate of EZ when
satisfied. In case of container cargo, the cargo can be loaded into the
container.
6. The cargo truck goes through the EZ by showing the gate pass and then
goes to the designated Port.
7. Exporter/ C&F Agent submits the export declaration (=Bill of

Export/Shipping Bill) and other required documents to the Customs
Authority through ASYCUDA World system.
*They may submit Bill of Export in the earlier stage if the documents are
ready to be submitted.
8. When arriving the Port, the C&F Agent shows the gate pass with other
supporting documents to the Port Authority or Private off dock. The
Customs office verifies the submitted documents before the cargo allows
to be loaded into a vessel/aircraft.
9. Shipping Agent issues Export B/L after the cargo is loaded into a
vessel/aircraft.
10. Export general Manifest (EGM) is submitted through ASYCUDA

World system after Export B/L is verified and the cargo loaded into
vessel/aircraft at the Port/Airport/Boarder by Master of Vessel for
representative.
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1 day (Customs)
Application Fees Tk. 500 (BEZA)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks
1.3.2 Export Machinery, Spare parts for repair (Temporarily) to overseas

Required Documents 1. Online Application Form for Export Permit(EP) issued by BEZA
2.1. Bill of Entry when you imported
2.2. Packing List
2.4. NOC and EXP form certified by Authorized Dealers (ADs)
2.5. Import Letter of Credit (L/C)/Sales Contract/Export Order etc.
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online as well as the Customs office in
EZ.
application form and submits it with required documents online.
3. Exporters/C&F Agent physically prints out and submits duly signed

Export Permit by BEZA with all other required documents to the Customs
office in EZ.
4. The Customs Office at EZ verifies the submitted documents.
5. The Customs office gives the gate pass to pass out the gate at EZ when
satisfied. In case of container cargo, the cargo can be loaded into the
container.

8. When arriving the Port, the C&F Agent shows the gate pass with other
supporting documents to the Port Authority and Private off dock. The
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customs officials verify the submitted documents before the cargo allows
vessel/aircraft.

representative.
Time Frame 1 working day(BEZA)

1 day(Customs)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks - The physical inspection is required in order to verify whether it is the

identical machinery or not in the manufacturing unit.
1.3.3 Export Sample goods to overseas

Required Documents 1. Online Application Form for Sample Permit (SP) issued by BEZA
2.2. Packing List
2.3. Consumption Statement (=Declaration letter by the unit investor)
2.4. Copy of Valid Passport (In case of exporting the goods by hand)
3. EXP form certified by Authorized Dealers (ADs)
4.. Import Letter of Credit (L/C)/Purchase Order/Export Order etc.

* No. 1-4 are submitted to Customs office in EZ.
2. BEZA office issues Sample Permit if he/she does not have any
observation about submitted documents. Applicant obtains Sample Permit
online.
3. Exporters/C&F Agent physically prints out and submits duly signed

Sample Permit by BEZA with all other required documents to Customs
office in EZ.
4. The Customs Official at EZ verifies the submitted documents.
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5. The Customs official gives the gate pass to pass out the gate at EZ
when satisfied. In case of container cargo, the cargo can be loaded into the
container.

8. When arriving the Port, the driver shows the gate pass with other
vessel/aircraft.

representative.

1 day(Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks
- The limitation of exporting Samples is different between the products.
1.3.4 Re-export or Ship-back of defected goods imported to overseas

Required Documents 1. Online Application form for Export Permit(EP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting Documents for Export Permit
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2.3. Packing List
3. Import related all documents
4. Deed of Consent from the Export company
5. NOC from Lien Bank
6. Undertaking of responsibility in a non-judicial stamp
* No. 1-3 are submitted to BEZA online for Export Permit.

* No. 1-6 are submitted to the Customs office in EZ.
online. BEZA officias will endorse supporting documents.
3. Exporter/C&F Agent physically prints out and submits duly signed

Export Permit by BEZA with all other required documents to the Customs
office in EZ.
container.

vessel/aircraft.

representative.
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1 day(Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks
- Duty tax and other taxes are exempted if the goods can be returned
within 6 months.
1.4. Sale to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) for home consumption

1.4.1 Local Sales of finished or semi-finished products to DTA for home comsumption
Required Documents 1. Online Application form for Local Sales Permit (LSP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting Documents for obtaining Local Sales Permit
2.1. Bill of Entry when you imported raw materials
2.3. Packing List
2.5. TT/Letter of Credit (L/C)/Sales Contract containing export L/C
number
3. Bill of Entry (IM-4)
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Local Sales Permit.
application form and submits it with supporting documents online.
2. After verification, BEZA official issues Local Sales Permit if he/she

does not have any observation about submitted documents.
3. Applicant obtains duly signed Local Sales Permit online. BEZA will
endorse supporting documents.
4. Applicant also prepares Bill of Entry (IM-4).
5. Applicant submits duly signed Local Sales Permit with other supporting
documents to the Customs office in the EZ.
6. The Customs Officials in the EZ verify the submitted documents.
Applicant will submit Bill of Entry for paying duty tax on the imported
raw materials.
7. The Customs may require the payment of dutiable value with related
import duty after verification.
8. For paying Customs Duties, the applicant goes to the branch of Sonali
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Bank in each EZ, then submits Bill of Entry to the bank.

9. The Customs officials give the gate pass for passing through the EZ.
10. The cargo truck goes through the gate at EZ by showing the gate pass
if the above procedures are completed, and then goes to the designated
domestic tariff area.
Time Frame 2 working days (BEZA)

1 day(Customs)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks
- In terms of the export-oriented industries, the quantity of goods for
Local Sales Permit should not exceed more than 20% of the export
volume of the concerned bonded warehouse in the previous fiscal
year.
1.5 Import/Export from/to Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse in Bangladesh

(INTER-BOND TRANSFER /INTRA-BOND TRANSFER)
1.5.1 In-Bond from Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside EZ in

Bangladesh
Required Documents
1. Online Application for Inter/Intrazone Import Permit issued by BEZA
2. A copy of all documents permitted by Customs of the delivered side
* No. 1 is submitted to BEZA online for Inter/Intrazone Import Permit.

* No. 1-2 are submitted to the Customs in the received side EZ.
Actual Procedures
1. The receiving company accesses to BEZA-OSS website and submits
the application for Inter/Intrazone Import Permit online.
2. After verification by BEZA, the receiving company obtains

Inter/Intrazone Import Permit online.
3. The receiving company acquires a copy of all documents permitted by

Customs from the delivered side, followed by physically submitting all
required documents with duly signed Inter/Intrazone Import Permit to
Customs office in EZ entered by the receiving company.
4. The truck driver can go through the gate of EZ after documentary

examination by the Customs office. The physical inspection may be
conducted if necessary.
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1 day (Customs)
No Charge (Customs)
Remarks
- In terms of INTRA-bond transfer, it is not necessary for the receiving
company to obtain Customs permission since the permission of the
delivered side is already granted by Customs office of the same EZ
although the same procedure should be followed.
- Transfer information of transferrable import raw materials has to be

recorded at the company’s passbook of that Customs house/station or
nearest Customs house or Bond Register of the Customs Bond
Commissionerate.
1.5.2 Ex-Bond to Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside EZ in

Bangladesh
Required Documents 1. Online Application for Inter/Intrazone Export Permit issued by BEZA
2. Import documents of raw materials such as: Invoice, Packing List, L/C,
B/L/Airway Bill/Truck Challan Copy
3. The performed deed contract between concerned companies in non-
judicial stamp (500tk.)
4. Sales Contract
5. No Objection Certificate of Lien Bank
6. Carry/Transport Undertaking by the delivering company will bear the
duty and tax of the goods if any damage occurs during tranferring
7. Sample of transferable raw materials of Permanent Inter Bond
8. Copy of General Bond of the raw materials delivering company
9. Copy of General Bond of the raw materials receiving company
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Inter/Intrazone Export Permit.
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* No. 1-9 are submitted to Customs in the delivered side EZ.

Actual Procedures 1. The delivering company accesses to BEZA-OSS website and submits
the application for Inter/Intrazone Export Permit online.
2. After verification by BEZA, the delivering company obtains
Inter/Intrazone Export Permit online.
3. The delivering company can then submit all required documents to
Customs office in the EZ physically. Customs officials conduct the
physical inspection with screening of submitted documents.
4. Customs officials issue the gate pass and the truck driver can go to the
designated factory if there is no observation with the documents and the
cargo.

1 day (Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks - Transfer information of transferrable import raw materials has to be
recorded at the company’s passbook of the Customs house/station or
nearest Customs house or Bond Register of the Customs Bond
Commissionerate.
- Inter/Intra bond transfer is applicable between “Associated

industries”, which means the case of split of share between them.
1.5.3 Take Sub-Contracting from Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse

outside/inside EZ in Bangladesh
Required Documents
1. Online Application for approval of Sub-Contract issued by BEZA
2. A copy of all documents permitted by Customs from the sub-contractee
side
* No. 1 is submitted to BEZA online.

* No. 1-2 are submitted to Customs in sub-contractor’s side EZ.
Actual Procedures
1. A sub-contractor accesses to BEZA-OSS website and submits the
application for approval of Sub-Contract online.
2. After verification by BEZA, the sub-contractor obtains Approval of

Sub-Contract online.
3. The sub-contractor acquires a copy of all documents permitted by
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Customs from the sub-contractee, followed by submitting all required

documents with duly signed Approval of Sub-Contract to the Customs
office in EZ entered by the sub-contractee.
4. The truck driver can go through the gate of EZ after documentary

examination by Customs. The physical inspection may be conducted if
necessary.

1 day (Customs)
No Charge (Customs)
Remarks
- In terms of sub-contracting in the same EZ, it is not necessary for a
Sub-contractor to obtain Customs permission since the permission of
the delivered side is already granted by Customs office of the same
EZ although the same procedure should be followed.
- Transfer information of transferrable import raw materials has to be

nearest Customs house or Bond Register of the customs Bond
Commissionerate.
1.5.4 Offer Sub-Contracting to Another Bonded Industry or Warehouse outside/inside

EZ in Bangladesh
Required Documents 1. Online Application for approval of Sub-Contract issued by BEZA
2. Import documents of raw materials/Export order
3. The performed deed contract between concerned companies in non-
judicial stamp (500tk.)
4. Sales Contract
5. No Objection Certificate of Lien Bank
6.Carry/Transport Undertaking by the sub-contractee’s company will bear
the duty and tax of the goods if any damage occurs during tranferring
7. Sample of transferable raw materials of the sub-contractee
8. Copy of General Bond of the sub-contractee’s company
9. Copy of General Bond of the sub-contractor’s company
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Approval of Sub-Contract.

* No. 1-9 are submitted to Customs in sub-contractee’s side EZ.
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Actual Procedures 1. A sub-contractee accesses to BEZA-OSS website and submits the

application for approval of Sub-Contract online.
2. After verification by BEZA, the sub-contractee obtains approval of
Sub-Contract online.
3. The sub-contractee can then submit all required documents with duly
signed approval of Sub-Contract to Customs office in the EZ. Customs
officials conducts the physical inspection with screening of submitted
documents.
4. Customs office issues the gate pass and the truck driver can go to the
designated factory if there is no observation with the documents and the
cargo.

1 day (Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks - Transfer information of transferrable import raw materials has to be
nearest Customs house or Bond Register of the customs Bond
Commissionerate.
- Offering/taking Sub-Contracting is accepted only in a bond industry

or warehouse.
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2. Domestic-oriented Unit Investor without Bond license
2.1 Import from OVERSEAS

2.1.1 Import of Raw-materials/Semi-finished products from overseas
Required Documents
1. Online Application form for Import Permit (IP) issued by BEZA
2. Supporting Documents for obtaining Import Permit
2.1 Proforma Invoice
2.2 Packing List
2.4 Letter of Credit (L/C) (if necessary)

Actual Procedures
1. Importer executes Sales Contract/Proforma Invoice with the seller and
partner country.


Import Permit online. BEZA officials will endorse supporting documents.



below:
Green category: No Physical inspection is required;
7. After the Customs Valuation, the importer deposits the appropriated

amount of import duties and taxes in the designated bank and Customs
office issues the release order.
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8. After the payment, the C&F Agent can transfer the cargo with showing
the gate pass which is issued by Customs of the Port at the gate of the Port
and goes to the gate of the designated EZ.
9. The importer/C&F Agents submits IP and other necessary documents to

Customs office in the EZ. Customs issues the gate pass to enter the gate
into EZ if there is no problem.
documents and cargo, the driver can go to the factory.

1 day (Customs)
No Charge (Customs)
Remarks
2.1.2 Import of Machinery, Spare parts and Construction materials from overseas
Required Documents 1. Online Application form for Import Permit (IP) issued by BEZA
2.1 Packing List
2.3 Letter of Credit (L/C)
2.5 Proforma invoice
***Please follow Remarks
Actual Procedures
1. Importer executes Sales Contract/Proforma invoice with the seller and
partner country.


Import Permit online. BEZA will endorse the supporting documents.

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below:
7. Optional After the Customs Valuation, the importer deposits the

appropriated amount of import duties and taxes in the designated bank and
Customs office issues the release order.
8. After the payment, the C&F Agents can transfer the cargo with showing
the gate pass which is issued by Customs of the Port at the gate of the Port
and goes to the gate of the designated EZ.
9. The importer/C&F Agents submits IP and other necessary documents to

Customs office in the EZ. Customs issues the gate pass to enter the gate
into EZ if there is no problem.
documents and cargo, the driver can go to the factory.

1 day (Customs)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks
- For importing Machinery and Spare parts for repairing purpose, the
required documents as well as the procedure are basically the same as
mentioned above. However, the physical inspection about the
specification is required.
- Regarding capital machineries and construction materials, all import

duties, Regulatory duties, Supplementary duties and Value Added Tax are
exempted[S.R.O No. 209-Law /2015/46].
- Capital machineries that can be applied to tax exemption are defiend by

NBR in related Standard Regulatory Order (S.R.O.). The relevant information
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is given by NBR official website.
- In terms of procurement of Machinery from manufacturer, one (1) set of

price quotations along with catalogues etc. needs to be additionally
submitted to BEZA.
- In terms of procurement of Machinery and construction materials from

reputed machinery suppliers, three (3) set of price quotations from reputed
machinery suppliers needs to be additionally submitted to BEZA.
- In terms of import of Building Materials, Building Plan and Building

Design are need to be submitted to BEZA before importation.
2.1.3 Import Sample goods from overseas

Required Documents 1. Online Application form for Sample Permit (SP) issued by BEZA
2.2 Packing List
2.3 Consumption Statement (=Declaration letter by the unit investor)
2.5. Copy of Valid Passport (In case of importing the goods by hand)

*Other documents might be required in accordance with the type of
cargo.
Actual Procedures
1. Importer/ the nominated person accesses to BEZA-OSS online website
and submits the application for Sample Permit with supporting
documents online.

obtains Sample Permit online. BEZA will endorse supporting documents.



below:
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Red category: Physical inspection ot the goods is required.
7. The importer/C&F Agent submits SP with other necessary documents

the gate into EZ if there is no problem.

1 day (Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks
- The limitation of importing Samples is different between the products.
2.2 Export to OVERSEAS
2.2.1 Export Finished/Semi-finished products to overseas

Required Documents
1. Online Application form for Export Permit (EP) issued by BEZA
2.2. Packing List
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Export Permit.

* No. 1-3 are submitted to Customs in EZ after Export Permit.
Actual Procedures 1. Exporter/Applicant accesses to BEZA OSS website, fills in and

submits the application form for Export Permit with supporting
documents online.
observation regarding required documents. Applicant obtains Export
Permit online. BEZA officials will endorse the supporting documents.
3. Exporters/C&F Agents physically print out and submit duly signed

Export Permit from BEZA with all other required documents to Customs
office in EZ.
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4. The Customs officials give the gate pass to pass out the gate at EZ
when satisfied. In case of container cargo, the cargo can be loaded into
the container.
5. The cargo truck goes through the EZ after showing the gate pass and
then goes to the designated Port.

Export/Shipping Bill) and other required documents to the Port Authority
through ASYCUDA World system.
customs officials verify the submitted documents, then allow to be loaded
into a vessel/aircraft.
vessel/aircraft.
9. Export general Manifest (EGM) is submitted through Customs

Computer System after Export B/L is verified and the cargo loaded into
representative.

1 day (Customs)
Application Fees Tk. 500 (BEZA)
No charge (Customs)
Remarks
- Duty Drawback is the refund of duties and taxes paid on inputs/raw
materials used for the manufacture of exported goods and services
(Section 13 of The Value Added Tax Act, 1991 and Section 37 of The
Customs Act, 1969). This rule is applicable for those who do not have
bond license. Get more information:
[http://www.bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd/trade_info/duty_drawback_ti]
2.2.2 Export Machinery, Spare parts for repair (temporarily) to overseas

Required Documents 1. Online Application form for Export Permit (EP) issued by BEZA
2.2. Packing List
2.4. NOC and EXP form certified by Authorized Dealers (ADs)
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2.5. ImportLetter of Credit (L/C)/Sales Contract/Export Order etc.
* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Export Permit as well as the
Customs office in EZ.
* Other documents might be required in accordance with the type of
cargo.
Actual Procedures 1. Exporter/Applicant accesses to BEZA OSS website, fills in and submits
the application form for Export Permit with supporting documents online.
observation regarding required documents. Applicant obtains Export
Permit online. BEZA will endorse the supporting documents.
3. Exporters/C&F Agents physically print out and submit duly signed

Export Permit from BEZA with all other required documents to Customs
office in EZ.
4. The Customs Officials at EZ verify the submitted documents.
5. The Customs officials give the gate pass to pass out the gate at EZ
container.
6. The cargo truck goes through the EZ after showing the gate pass and
then goes to the designated Port.

customs officials verify the submitted documents, then allow to be loaded
into a vessel/aircraft.
9. Shipping Agents issue Export B/L after the cargo is loaded into a
vessel/aircraft.
10. Export general Manifest (EGM) is submitted through Customs

Computer System after Export B/L is verified and the cargo loaded into
representative.

1 day(Customs)
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No charge (Customs)
Remarks
- The physical inspection is required in order to verify whether it is the
identical machinery or not in the manufacturing unit.
- Duty Drawback is the refund of duties and taxes paid on inputs/raw

materials used for the manufacture of exported goods and services
(Section 13 of The Value Added Tax Act, 1991 and Section 37 of The
Customs Act, 1969). This rule is applicable for those who do not have
bond license. Get more information:
[http://www.bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd/trade_info/duty_drawback_ti]
2.2.3 Export Sample goods to overseas

Required Documents 1. Online Application form for Sample Permit (SP) issued by BEZA
2.2. Packing List
2.3. Consumption Statement (=Declaration letter by the unit investor)
2.4. Copy of Valid Passport (In case of exporting the goods by hand)
3. EXP form certified by Authorized Dealers (ADs)
4. Import Letter of Credit (L/C)/Purchase Order/Export Order etc.

application form for Sample Permit and submits it with supporting
documents online.
2. BEZA office issues Sample Permit if he/she does not have any
observation about submitted documents. Applicant obtains Sample Permit
3. Exporters/Applicant physically prints out and submits duly signed

Sample Permit by BEZA with all other required documents to Customs
office in EZ.
container.
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vessel/aircraft.

representative.

1 day(Customs)
No charge(Customs)
Remarks
- The limitation of exporting Samples is different between the products.
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3. Other License/Approvals related to Transferring Goods

3.1 Advance Ruling System for the classification of goods
Required Documents 1. Application Form
2. Photocopy of National ID card/passport/birth certificate (in case
of individual) of the applicant
3. If the application is submitted by someone nominated by the
applicant, a certificate must be enclosed with the certificate to that
effect.
4. Letter of Credit or Contract Note and Proforma Invoice or
Purchase Order (where applicable)
5. Documents explaining other characteristics or conditions of the
goods (if available)
6. Information/literature on the structure of the
composition/structure of the goods (where applicable)
7. Information/literature on the technical specification of the goods
(where applicable)
8. Brochure/literature of the goods (where applicable)
9. Illustrated picture, sketch, digital photo, flow chart etc. of the
goods (where applicable)
10. Proof/document of original form or nature of the goods, (such as,
powder form, solid form or watered solution)
11. Products Specification Sheet (in case product related information
is mentioned in a foreign language other than English, it must be
translated into Bangla or English)
12. Product sample (where applicable)
13. A description of product related information which is intended to
be kept confidential (where applicable)
Actual Procedures Advance ruling system is currently available only for classification of
goods.
1. Applicants fill in application form and submit it with other

supporting documents to the Customs by either directly or
through mail, courier or e-mail/fax.
2. Customs officials scrutinize all submitted documents. They may
seek the opinions of any third party or/and specialists etc. and call
the applicant for verbal statement.
3. Customs informs applicants about notification of classification of
the goods, or, if it is not possible, informs applicants mentioning
reasons for not approving. The results will be given through an
electronic media in case of approval.
Time Frame Screening 7-15 working days
Notification 15 working days
Application Fee Tk. 2,000 for each form
*A non-refundable pay order/bank draft
Remarks - In Import-Export related cases application for Advance Ruling must
be submitted within 60 working days before submission of Bill of
Entry/Bill of Export.
- Any Advance Ruling remains effective for 18 months from the date it
is issued, unless otherwise affected by changes in law, rules or
government decisions.
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- Customs publishes all Advance Rulings for public information and to

this effect, establish a database of the said Ruling.
- All attached documents must be submitted in A-4 size paper.
- When you would like to know the detailed information on Advance

ruling system, please go to Bangladesh Customs website at
[http://www.bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd/legislation/advance_ruling]
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List of Forms
Form No. Name
FORM-TG-01 Online Application for Import Permit
FORM-TG-02 Online Application for Local Purchase Permit
FORM-TG-03 Online Application for Export Permit
FORM-TG-04 Online Application for Local Sales Permit
FORM-TG-05-A Online Application for Sample Import Permit
FORM-TG-05-B Online Application for Sample Export Permit
Application for Approval of Sub-Contract (Inter Offer or Take) Online
FORM-TG-06
Application is Under Process.
Application for Approval of Sub-Contract (Intra Offer or Take) Online
FORM-TG-07
Application is Under Process.
FORM-AR-01 Advance Ruling Application form for Advance Classification of Goods
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FORM-TG-01
BEZA::Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority

Application for Import Permit
Application for Import Permit

Tracking no.: Date of Submission: 01.01.201X Current Status: Current Desk:
General Information
Import Permit (IP) No.:
Applicant Name :
Import Permit Type : Carrier Type :
Type of Zone : Name of Economic Zone :
Undertaking No. : Undertaking Date :
Invoice/Vendor Reference No. Invoice/Vendor Ref. Date :
CPT value:
B/L, A/W Bill, T.C No. :
Import from / Port of loading :
Name of the Shipper :
Source Country : Port of destination :
Import Materials & L/C Information Group

Import Material Details
Type of material : HS Code :
Material description :
CPT Value:
Unit of Quantity : Quantity :
Material Image : Variance :
TT
TT / P.O/
/ P.O/ SC// L/C
SC/ CM CMInformation
/ L/C Information
L/C No. : L/C value:
Issuing Bank : Type :
Issue Date :
Required Documents
Required Documents for for attachment
attachment
No Required Attachments Attached PDF ﬁle
1 invoice
2 Certificate of Origin
3 Packing List
4 BL
5 Proforma invoice
6 Others
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FORM-TG-02
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FORM-TG-03
BEZA::Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority

Application for Export Permit
Application for Export permit

Tracking no. : Date of Submission: 01.01.201X Current Status: Current Desk:
General Information
Applicant Name : Name of the Applicant

Export Permit Type : N/A Type of Carrier : N/A
Economic Zone : Name of Depveloper :
Undertaking No.: Undertaking Date :
Invoice/Vendor Reference Invoice/Vendor Reference
No. : Date :
Invoice Value ( CFR Value):
CM Value : USD USD
Port of destination : N/A Place of load :
Destination Country : Select One Destination Zone : Select One
Consignee Name : Consignee Address :
Remarks :
Export Details & L/C Information Group

Export Details
Export Details
Product description:
HS Code:
Unit of Quantity:
Quantity:
CFR Value
TT / P.O/ SC/ CM / L/C Information

Variance:
Material Image:
SC No.: SC Value:
ssuing Bank : N/A Issue Date : XX-Jan--0001
Type : Select One Expiry Date : XX-Jan--0001

Required Documents for attachment
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The goods specified in the invoice(s) are eligible for exemption for the whole of the customs duty,
sales tax etc. vide S.R.O No-LAW/2015/46/Customs dated July 1 2015 issued by the interal
Resources Division, Ministry of Finance, Dhaka
THIS PERMIT IS VALID FOR 30 (THIRTY) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE
THIS IS COMPUTER GENERATED PERMIT, SO SIGNATURE IS NOT REQUIRED
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FORM-TG-04
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FORM-TG-05-A
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FORM-TG-05-B
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FORM-TG-06 Online Application is Under Process.

Approval of Sub-Contract (Inter Offer or Take)
General Information
Sub-contact Permit Type*
Zone*
Company Name of Sub-Contractor/Sub-Contractee *
Type of Sub-Contract*
Date of Completion*
Sub-Contractor/Contractee Zone*
Sub-Contractor/Contractee Enterprise*
Processing Charge (Currency)*
USD = 0
USD Value = 0
Comments
Bond License No.
Bond License Expire Date
Master LC/PO/SC no.*
Master LC/PO/SC Quantity*
Master LC/PO/SC Issue Date*
Master LC/PO/SC Expire Date*
Expire Date of Agreement*
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Sub-contract Category*
Description of Items to be produced by Sub-Contractor
Product Type*
Product Name*
Rate *
Quantity *
Unit of quantity *
Total value *
Raw Materials & Related Accessories
Raw Materials Description *
Quantity *
Unit of Quantity *
Upload Supporting Documents
#Supporting Documents Type Attach Related Supporting Documents (*pdf) (file size max. 1mb)
Others
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Prepare Application Save Application as Draft
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FORM-TG-07 Online Application is Under Process.

Approval of Sub-Contract (Intra Offer or Take)
General Information
Sub-contact Permit Type*
Zone*
Company Name of Sub-Contractor/Sub-Contractee *
Type of Sub-Contract*
Date of Completion*
Sub-Contractor/Sub-Contractee Zone*
Sub-Contractor/Sub-Contractee Enterprise*
Processing Charge (Currency)*
USD = 0
USD Value = 0
Comments
Bond License No.
Bond License Expire Date
Master LC/PO/SC no.*
Master LC/PO/SC Quality*
Master LC/PO/SC Issue Date*
Master LC/PO/SC Expire Date*
Expire Date of Agreement*
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Sub-contract Category*
Description of Items to be produced by Sub-Contractor
Product Type*
Product Name*
Rate *
Quantity *
Unit of quantity *
Total value *
Raw Materials & Related Accessories
Raw Materials Description *
Quantity *
Unit of Quantity *
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□ Others Browse…Browse your file
Prepare Application Save Application as Draft
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FORM-AR-01
Form
Advance Ruling Application form for Advance Classification of Goods (Rule 7(1) refers)
You will need about 30 minutes to fill out this form. Please read the instructions at the last
page before filling out the form. You will require to furnish following information while
filling out the form: (A) Catalogue/brochure of goods (B) Detailed description or
specification or data of the goods (C) Ingredients or chemical composition of the goods (D)
Production process (E) Other characteristics or condition, if any.
Taka 2000 to be paid for each form. One application will be applicable for the classification
of one type of goods only. The Advance Ruling will be applicable for use inside Bangladesh
only. The form duly filled out with all necessary documents attached therewith must be
submitted to Advance Ruling Unit (through physical submission/ mail/ courier/ e-mail/ fax)
For Official Use Only
Advance Ruling Application No.: Date of accepting the application:
Receipt No.: Date of payment of fees:
Section-1: Particulars of the Applicant
Importer Exporter Others

Name of Firm/Company/Person Business Identification No. (BIN),
when appropriate
Address of Firm/Company/Person
Contact Person: Designation:
NID/Passport/Birth Certificate Number (for person) E-mail
Telephone Number (including Mobile No.) Fax No.
Section-2: Detailed Description of the Goods
Generic, Commercial and Usual name of Goods Brand/Model No.
Country of Origin Art No., Part No.
Manufacturer
Field of use of the Goods under consideration
Form/nature in which the goods under consideration will be imported
Composition of the Goods
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Technical Specification of the goods
Details of the manufacturing process of goods (applicable for foods and beverages)
Name of Goods being imported or exported (if known)
Particulars of Exporter or Distributor organization (where appropriate)
(A) Name:
(B) Address:
(C) E-mail
(D) Web Address:
Name of the Customs Station through which the goods under consideration will be
imported or exported.
Name of the bank giving Lien or Letter of Credit (LC) or Contract Note, and Proforma
Invoice or Purchase Order No. (where applicable)
The chemical or material composition etc. of the goods
Are the goods being imported/exported for the first time?
Yes No
If the answer is “No”, please mention the previously used H.S. Code
Did you receive any Ruling on the subject before? Whether the IDM (Illustrative
Descriptive Material) is attached
Yes No
with the application
If yes, please mention the Ruling Number
Yes No
Whether sample of Goods attached with the application or not
Yes No
Section-3: Opinion of Applicant (attach loose paper sheet if space is found inadequate)
Demanded H.S. Code:
Section-4: Payment of Fees
Payment Mode: Demand Draft Pay order
Demand Draft/Pay Order No.
Section-5: Whether applicant intends to give verbal statement
Yes No
Section-6: Whether applicant wants to maintain commercial confidentiality or

confidentiality of any commercial or financial information
Yes No
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(Note: Please make a mention of the confidential information in a separate sheet of paper)
Section-7: Declaration
(1) No case has been filed against me in legal court on this subject
(2) I hereby declare that the information given in this form is correct and true.
Name: Signature:
Date:
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1 Standard Operating Procedures

J.1 Procedures for Transferring Goods for Import/Export and Customs

A. Permissions/Approvals issued by Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA):

i. Import Permit (IP):

ii.Export Permit (EP):

iii. Sample Permit (Import/Export) (S P):

iv. Local Purchase/Procurement Permit (LPP):

v. Local Sales Permit (LSP):

vi. Approval of Sub-Contract: *Online Application is under development.

B. Permissions authorized by the Customs Authority, National Board of Revenue

D. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

1 Export-oriented Unit Investor with Bond license

2 Domestic-oriented Unit Investor without Bond license

3 Other License/Approvals related to Transferring Goods

1. Export-oriented Unit Investor with Bond license

* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Import Permit.

2. When obtaining original shipping documents, importer/ the nominated

3. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the nominated person

4. Shipping Agent submits IGM (Import General Manifest) to the

6. Customs officer in the port checks whether the submitted documents

The clearance procedure of cargo is changed according to its category as

gate of the designated EZ.

8. The importer/C&F Agent submits IP with other necessary documents to

Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

2. When obtaining original shipping documents, importer/ the nominated

3. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the designated C&F Agent

4. Shipping Agent submits IGM (Import General Manifest) to the

6. Customs officer in the port checks whether the submitted documents

The clearance procedure of cargo is changed according to its category as

8. The importer/C&F Agents submits IP with other necessary documents

Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

- In terms of procurement of Machinery and construction materials from

- In terms of import of Building Materials, building plan and building

1.1.3 Import Sample goods from overseas

* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Sample Permit.

2. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the nominated person

3. Shipping Agent submits IGM (Import General Manifest) to the

5. Customs officer in the port checks whether the submitted documents

The clearance procedure of cargo is changed according to its category as

gate of the designated EZ.

7. The importer/C&F Agent submits SP with other necessary documents

Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

1.1.4 Re-import of defective goods exported from overseas

* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Import Permit.

2. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the nominated person

3. Shipping Agent submits IGM (Import General Manifest) to the

5. Customs officer in the port checks whether the submitted documents

valuation is simultaneously made in the Port (even if it rates zero). The

The clearance procedure of cargo is changed according to its category as

7. The importer/C&F Agent submits IP with other necessary documents

Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

1.2 Import from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA)

1.2.1 Local Purchase/Procurement of raw materials from DTA

2. Supporting Documents for obtaining Local Purchase Permit

2. After verification by BEZA, the importer/ the nominated person obtains

3. The Importer/ C&F Agent prepares Bill of Entry.

5. Customs office in EZ issues the gate pass when satisfied.

Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

- In case of purchasing a used Machinery, the residual life should be

1.3 Export to OVERSEAS

1.3.1 Export Finished/Semi-finished products to overseas

3. Exporter/C&F Agent physically prints out and submits Export Permit

4. The Customs office in EZ verifies the submitted documents.

7. Exporter/ C&F Agent submits the export declaration (=Bill of

10. Export general Manifest (EGM) is submitted through ASYCUDA

Time Frame 1 working day (BEZA)

1.3.2 Export Machinery, Spare parts for repair (Temporarily) to overseas

3. Exporters/C&F Agent physically prints out and submits duly signed

4. The Customs Office at EZ verifies the submitted documents.

7. Exporter/ C&F Agent submits the export declaration (=Bill of

10. Export general Manifest (EGM) is submitted through ASYCUDA

Time Frame 1 working day(BEZA)

Remarks - The physical inspection is required in order to verify whether it is the

1.3.3 Export Sample goods to overseas

* No. 1-2 are submitted to BEZA online for Sample Permit.