Bangladesh

General Information & Importers

Drive Orientation: Right-hand drive only.
Allowed Importers: Nationals, returning Bangladeshis, and foreigners with an import permit.
Allowed Import Sources: Directly from Japan; third-country imports are not allowed.
Not Allowed: Vehicles older than 4 years and third-country imports are prohibited.
Inspection: JAAI (Japan Auto Appraisal Institute) inspection is required; the certificate must show age, model, and chassis number.

Shipping & Restrictions

Age Restriction: Maximum 4 years old.
Shipping & Delivery: RORO, 19–24 days; monthly schedule.

Duties, Taxes & Exemptions

VAT: 15%.
Import tax: 0–40%.
Infrastructure surcharge: 2.5%.
Returning nationals may qualify for duty-free import of one vehicle (owned ≥2 years) and exemption from ABST.

Important Notes

Age Calculation: Vehicle age is calculated from the first day of the next year of manufacture.
Mandatory: JAAI certificate is mandatory for customs clearance.

Required Documentation

Original passport & work permit.
Certificate of Title/Registration.
Invoice to verify age and Country of Origin Certificate.
Bill of Lading and Vehicle Condition Report.
Letter of Authorization and Import Permit from Chief Controller (for foreigners).

Sales Team

Adnan Chattha

+81-90-8502-5660

General Manager

Abbasi Muhammad Saad

+81-70-1412-2107

UK, Chile & Dominica

Faisal Muhammad

+81-80-3701-6492

Cyprus, Chile & Dominica

Elvio Yoshiyuki Asai Wagata

+595-985-802236

Paraguay

Khokhar Muhammad Hannan

+81-80-3696-3667

Mozambique, Namibia & Tanzania

Khan Waleed Salah Ud Din

+81-80-3696-4059

Zambia, Zimbabwe & Pakistan

Mohsin Javed

+81-80-3696-3813

Australia, New Zealand

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