Category Archives: Import & Export Guides

An honest overview of common duty exemption categories in Bangladesh and why most commercial importers won’t qualify for them.

The most frequent documentation mistakes that cause customs to reject or query paperwork, and how to avoid them before shipment.

What’s different about clearing industrial or agricultural machinery through Bangladesh customs compared to general merchandise.

A practical walkthrough of how air cargo clearance works at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, from arrival to delivery.

Whether importers should hire a licensed C&F agent or attempt customs clearance themselves, and what actually changes the answer.

How air freight packaging standards differ from sea freight, and what gets flagged during airline acceptance checks.

What consolidated air freight means, how it lowers cost for smaller shipments, and when it’s the right choice versus a direct booking.

The core paperwork needed for an air freight shipment, and how it differs from what sea freight requires.

Why air freight often makes sense for e-commerce sellers restocking fast-moving inventory, despite the higher per-kg cost.

What actually matters when comparing shipping lines for the China to Bangladesh route, beyond just the freight rate.