Bangladesh Customs Rules 2026: Duty-Free Allowance, Banned Items & Cash Limit

Duty-free allowance in Bangladesh

Bangladesh lists specific duty-free items (personal effects, one of several household electronics) instead of a single value limit. This figure is an estimate. ≈ Estimated

Fixed baggage duties vary by item. This combined rate is an estimate. ≈ Estimated

Status

Gold jewellery	declare	Up to 100 g of gold ornaments (or 200 g silver) duty-free once per calendar year, max 12 pieces of the same type. 🟣 Reported
Gold bars & coins	declare	One gold bar up to 10 tola (~117 g) per year on paying Tk 5,000 per tola. 🟣 Reported
Mobile phones	allowed	One new mobile phone per calendar year duty-free (BMET card holders abroad 6+ months: two). 🟣 Reported
Laptops & tablets	allowed	A laptop is on the duty-free baggage list. ✅ Official
Other electronics	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Watches	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Perfume & cosmetics	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Clothing & shoes	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Gifts & other goods	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Alcohol	restricted	Foreign passport holders: 1 L of alcohol duty-free. Not for Bangladeshi Muslims. ✅ Official
Cigarettes & tobacco	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
E-cigarettes / vapes	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Cash & currency	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Medicines	restricted	Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated
Packaged food & sweets	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Meat, milk & dairy	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Plants, seeds & fruit	restricted	Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated
Drones	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Weapons & ammunition	restricted	Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated
Narcotics & drugs	prohibited	Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated

⚖️ If you don't declare

Undeclared goods above the allowance can be confiscated, and you may pay the duty plus a penalty (often up to the value of the goods).
Undeclared cash over the limit can be seized until you prove where it came from.
Smuggling, prohibited items or large commercial quantities can lead to arrest and prosecution.
Illegal drugs carry very severe penalties in most countries, including long prison sentences.

≈ Estimated

Frequently asked questions

How much can I bring duty-free from to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh lists specific duty-free items (personal effects, one of several household electronics) instead of a single value limit. This figure is an estimate.

How much cash can I carry to Bangladesh?

No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply.

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to Bangladesh?

There is no online pre-payment for Bangladesh at the moment. Declare at the red channel on arrival if you are over the allowance.

Popular routes

Sources

🟣 Reported Prothom Alo – NBR Non-Tourist Passenger Baggage Rules 2025
✅ Official Hazrat Shahjalal Int'l Airport – Customs information

Last checked: 2026-11-09