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Import Policy Order 2021-2024
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Executive Summary
The Import Policy Order 2021-2024 is the principal regulatory instrument governing imports into Bangladesh. Issued by the Ministry of Commerce under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1950, the Order defines what goods may be imported, under what conditions, by whom, and through which channels. It classifies imports into freely importable, conditionally importable, restricted, and prohibited categories. The Order is updated periodically via SROs (Statutory Regulatory Orders). Key features of the 2021-2024 edition include: simplified HS-code-aligned import classification, mandatory use of Letter of Authorization (LA) for restricted imports, expansion of the bonded warehouse facility to non-RMG exporters with export contracts above USD 5 million, mandatory BISI/ETI certification for electrical products, restriction on import of refurbished medical equipment without prior NOC from DGHS, and the introduction of an online import registration system through the BIDA One Stop Service portal.
Key Points
- Issued by Ministry of Commerce under Imports and Exports (Control) Act, 1950
- 4 import categories: freely importable / conditional / restricted / prohibited
- Bonded warehouse extended to non-RMG exporters with USD 5M+ export contracts
- Mandatory BISI/ETI certification for electrical imports
- Refurbished medical equipment requires DGHS NOC
- Online import registration via BIDA OSS portal
- Letter of Authorization (LA) required for restricted imports
- Updated periodically via SROs
- HS-code-aligned classification
- Valid for 3 years (2021-2024), superseded by Import Policy Order 2024-2027
Full Details
The Import Policy Order outlines regulations, restrictions, and procedures for importing goods into Bangladesh.