Every product that crosses a border has an HS code, and for importers it is one of the most important numbers to get right. The code you declare decides how much duty you pay and whether your goods clear customs smoothly. Here is what every Bangladeshi importer should understand about HS codes. What Is an […]

Southern China is the manufacturing heart of the country, and most goods bound for Bangladesh begin their journey in the Guangzhou and Shenzhen region. This guide explains how cargo moves from there to Chittagong port and what you need to prepare. The Main Shipping Routes Goods are gathered in Guangzhou or Shenzhen and loaded at […]

If you buy from several suppliers in China, shipping each order separately is slow and expensive. Cargo consolidation solves this by combining all of your purchases into a single shipment — one of the easiest ways for small importers to cut costs. What Is Cargo Consolidation Consolidation means collecting goods from multiple Chinese factories at […]

When you ship by sea, you will be asked whether you want an LCL or FCL service. The right choice depends on how much cargo you have, and it can make a real difference to your shipping cost. Here is what each term means. What Is FCL (Full Container Load) With FCL, you book an […]

Choosing the right shipping method is one of the biggest decisions an importer makes. The wrong choice can either eat into your margin with unnecessary air-freight costs or leave you waiting weeks for urgent stock. Here is how to decide between sea and air freight when importing from China to Bangladesh — including for machinery, […]

One of the most common mistakes new importers make is assuming the price they see from a supplier is the price they will actually pay. In reality, that quotation is only the starting point. To know whether a product is truly profitable, you need to calculate its landed cost — the total cost of getting […]