Alcohol / Spirits → Bangladesh

Alcohol / Spirits is restricted for travelers entering Bangladesh; declare above the personal allowance.

Details

Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Bangladesh. National Board of Revenue — Customs Department applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (15%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. ASEAN AFTA / RCEP preferential treatment for member-state goods. Cultural-property export rules vary sharply by destination. Travelers should consult National Board of Revenue — Customs Department for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.

Leaving with this item

Bangladesh operates a permit regime for alcohol; travellers should not carry spirits out without verifying their possession is lawful under it.

Practical advice

Carry Alcohol / Spirits in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. National Board of Revenue — Customs Department computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.

Customs authority

National Board of Revenue — Customs Department · https://nbr.gov.bd/