APPENDIX TABLESBangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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Table AIII.1
Average tariff and bindings, by HS chapter
(Per cent)
Applied ratesa
(1999/2000)Bound ratesb
(year 2005)
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
lines Simple
averageRangeSimple
averageRangePercentage
of bound
rates
01 Live animals 23 8.5 0-25 164.7 50-200 100
02 Meat and edible offal 53 25.0 25-25 197.2 50-200 100
03 Fish & crustaceans, molluscs & other
aquatic invertebrates129 23.2 0-25 50.0 50-50 4.7
04 Dairy prod;  birds eggs;  natural
honey;  edible products34 36.5 15-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
05 Products of animal origin, nes or
included17 19.4 0-25 190.0 50-200 88.2
06 Live trees & other plant;  bulb, root;
cut flowers, etc.12 2.5 0-15 200.0 200-200 100
07 Edible vegetables and certain roots
and tubers94 22.3 0-37.5 195.1 50-200 100
08 Edible fruit and nuts;  peel of citrus
fruit or melons75 33.3 25-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
09 Coffee, tea, maté and spices 35 36.8 25-37.5 191.4 50-200 100
10 Cereals 17 4.4 0-15 182.4 50-200 100
11 Prod. mill industry;  malt;  starches;
inulin;  wheat gluten34 18.9 5-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
12 Oil seed, oleaginous fruit;  miscell.
grain, seed, fruit, etc.48 11.6 0-37.5 193.8 50-200 100
13 Lac;  gums, resins & other vegetable
saps & extracts14 22.1 5-25 200.0 200-200 100
14 Vegetable plaiting materials;
vegetable products nes11 16.1 5-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
15 Animal/veg. fats & oils & their
cleavage products, etc.76 29.9 15-37.5 200.0 200-200 92.1
16 Prep. of meat, fish or crustaceans,
molluscs, etc.26 25.5 25-37.5 200.0 200-200 42.3
17 Sugars and sugar confectionery 19 34.9 25-37.5 192.1 50-200 100
18 Cocoa and cocoa preparations 12 36.5 25-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
19 Prep. of cereal, flour, starch/milk;
pastrycooks' products19 36.8 25-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
20 Prep. of vegetable, fruit, nuts or other
parts of plants45 37.2 25-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
21 Miscellaneous edible preparations 18 28.9 5-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
22 Beverages, spirits and vinegar 23 35.9 0-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
23 Residues & waste from the food
industry;  prepr. animal fodder25 0.2 0-5 200.0 200-200 96
24 Tobacco and manufactured tobacco
substitutes12 28.1 15-37.5 200.0 200-200 100
25 Salt;  sulphur;  earth & stone
plastering mat.;  lime & cement89 16.7 0-37.5 50.0 50-50 1.1
26 Ores, slag and ash 35 0.4 0-15 0.0 0-0 0.0
27 Mineral fuels, oils & products of their
distillation, etc.65 23.8 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
28 Inorganic chem.;  compds. of prec.
metal, radioact. elements, etc.192 15.6 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
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Applied ratesa
(1999/2000)Bound ratesb
(year 2005)
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
lines Simple
averageRangeSimple
averageRangePercentage
of bound
rates
29 Organic chemicals 338 13.7 0-37.5 200.0 200-200 0.9
30 Pharmaceutical products 39 8.7 0-25 50.0 50-50 2.6
31 Fertilizers 37 0.9 0-15 50.0 50-50 8.1
32 Tanning/dyeing extract; tannins &
derivs.;  pigm. etc.64 17.6 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
33 Essential oils & resinoids;  perf.,
cosmetic/toilet prep.43 26.1 5-37.5 200.0 200-200 46.5
34 Soap, organic surface-active agents,
washing prep., etc.33 31.0 15-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
35 Albuminoidal subs.;  modified
starches;  glues;  enzymes18 24.9 0-37.5 200.0 200-200 72.2
36 Explosives;  pyrotechnic prod.;
matches;  pyrop. alloy;  etc.8 34.4 25-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
37 Photographic or cinematographic
goods56 22.8 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
38 Miscellaneous chemical products 78 23.7 5-37.5 200.0 200-200 9.0
39 Plastics and articles thereof 142 24.5 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
40 Rubbers and articles thereof 82 25.0 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
41 Raw hides and skins (other than
furskins) and leather60 0.3 0-5 200.0 200-200 20.0
42 Articles of leather;  saddlery/harness;
travel goods, etc.25 33.7 15-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
43 Furskins and artificial fur;
manufactures thereof18 33.3 25-37.5 200.0 200-200 50.0
44 Wood and articles of wood;  wood
charcoal76 18.3 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
45 Cork and articles of cork. 9 20.6 15-25 0.0 0-0 0.0
46 Manufactures of straw, esparto/other
plaiting mat.;  etc.10 28.8 25-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
47 Pulp of wood/of other fibrous
cellulosic mat.;  waste, etc.26 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0 0.0
48 Paper & paperboard;  art. of paper
pulp, paper/paperboard126 29.0 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
49 Printed books, newspapers, pictures &
other products, etc.22 12.7 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
50 Silk 11 19.8 0-37.5 200.0 200-200 36.4
51 Wool, fine/coarse animal hair,
horsehair yarn & fabric40 18.6 0-37.5 200.0 200-200 25.0
52 Cotton 134 23.9 0-37.5 200.0 200-200 4.5
53 Other vegetable textile fibres; paper
yarn & woven fabric39 28.2 25-37.5 150.0 50-200 23.1
54 Man-made filaments 78 26.4 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
55 Man-made staple fibres 155 27.0 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
56 Wadding, felt & nonwoven;  yarns;
twine, cordage, etc.45 30.3 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
57 Carpets and other textile floor
coverings39 37.5 37.5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
58 Special woven fab.;  tufted tex. fab.;
lace;  tapestries, etc.49 37.2 25-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
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Applied ratesa
(1999/2000)Bound ratesb
(year 2005)
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
lines Simple
averageRangeSimple
averageRangePercentage
of bound
rates
59 Impregnated, coated, cover/laminated
textile fabric, etc.31 28.5 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
60 Knitted or crocheted fabrics 54 37.5 37.5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
61 Art. of apparel & clothing access.
knitted or crocheted134 37.3 25-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
62 Art. of apparel & clothing access., not
knitted or crocheted128 37.5 37.5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
63 Other made-up textile articles;  sets;
worn clothing, etc.73 37.2 15-37.5 50.0 50-50 2.7
64 Footwear, gaiters and the like;  parts
of such articles30 35.8 25-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
65 Headgear and parts thereof 11 37.5 37.5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
66 Umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat-sticks,
whips, etc.7 37.5 37.5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
67 Prepr. feathers & down;  arti.  flower;
articles of human hair8 37.5 37.5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
68 Art. of stone, plaster, cement,
asbestos, mica/sim. mat.61 28.4 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
69 Ceramic products 32 28.8 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
70 Glass and glassware 96 23.0 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
71 Natural/cultured pearls, prec. stones &
metals, coins, etc.56 23.6 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
72 Iron and steel 263 16.8 0-37.5 50.0 50-50 0.4
73 Articles of iron or steel 177 32.4 5-37.5 50.0 50-50 0.6
74 Copper and articles thereof 70 23.7 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
75 Nickel and articles thereof 23 26.8 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
76 Aluminium and articles thereof 45 23.6 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
78 Lead and articles thereof 13 21.5 5-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
79 Zinc and articles thereof 17 19.1 15-25 0.0 0-0 0.0
80 Tin and articles thereof 10 21.0 15-25 0.0 0-0 0.0
81 Other base metals;  cermets;  articles
thereof52 20.4 15-25 0.0 0-0 0.0
82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons
and forks, of base metal;  parts thereof
of base metal71 27.2 15-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal 43 34.1 5-37.5 0.0 0-0
84 Nuclear reactors, boilers, machy. &
mech. appliance;  parts615 12.0 0-37.5 50.0 50-50 3.3
85 Electrical machy. equip. parts thereof;
sound recorder, etc.440 20.1 0-37.5 50.0 50-50 1.4
86 Rail/tram loco., rolling-stock & parts
thereof;  etc.24 18.8 15-25 50.0 50-50 16.7
87 Vehicles o/t rail/tram rolling-stock,
PTAs & accessories260 24.5 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
88 Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof 20 6.8 0-15 0.0 0-0 0.0
89 Ships, boats and floating structures 25 14.8 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
90 Optical, photo, cine, meas., checking,
precision, etc.181 11.8 0-37.5 50.0 50-50 1.1
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Applied ratesa
(1999/2000)Bound ratesb
(year 2005)
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
lines Simple
averageRangeSimple
averageRangePercentage
of bound
rates
91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof 86 15.7 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
92 Musical instruments;  parts and
access. of such articles24 36.5 25-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
93 Arms and ammunition;  parts and
accessories thereof26 26.0 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
94 Furniture;  bedding, mattress, matt.
support, cushion, etc.46 32.7 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
95 Toys, games & sports requisites;
parts & access thereof49 28.3 15-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
96 Miscellaneous manufactured articles 63 33.3 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
97 Works of art, collectors pieces and
antiques7 26.8 0-37.5 0.0 0-0 0.0
a Effective MFN rates (i.e. actual rates applied where standard tariff levels have been reduced by exempt rates).  Many exempt
rates have not been incorporated into effective duties (such as where the exempt rate applies to only part of the HS six-digit tariff
line;  and specific exemptions).
b Bindings undertaken in the Uruguay Round;  rates shown are those at the end of the implementation period.
Note: Tariff averages considering tariff lines with ad valorem  rates.  Year beginning 1 April.
Source: WTO Secretariat.Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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Table AIII.2
Tariff escalation and tariff range, 1992/93 and 1999/2000
(Per cent)
Tariff 1992/93 Tariff 1999/2000
ISIC Product and processing Number of linesa
Average Range Average Range
Total
 - 1st stage of processing 784 48.2 0-200 17.6 0-37.5
 - semi-processed 1,909 54.1 0-100 20.7 0-37.5
 - fully processed 3,437 62.6 0-300 24.1 0-37.5
1 Agriculture
 - raw materials 402 53.6 0-200 21.4 0-37.5
2 Mining and quarrying
 - raw materials 122 37.5 0-100 12.2 0-37.5
311 Food products
 - 1st stage of processing 66 61.6 0-75 16.1 0-37.5
 - semi-processed 63 58.7 0-100 23.0 5-37.5
 - fully processed 278 66.1 0-100 29.2 0-37.5
312 Food manufacturing
 - 1st stage of processing 20 60.0 0-75 28.8 0-37.5
 - semi-processed 9 70.0 45-75 37.5 37.5-37.5
 - fully processed 34 60.2 7.5-100 26.5 0-37.5
313 Beverages
 - fully processed 25 158.0 0-300 34.7 0-37.5
314 Tobacco manufactures
 - fully processed 7 65.7 30-150 37.5 37.5-37.5
321 Textiles
 - 1st stage of processing 44 44.1 7.5-100 16.5 0-37.5
 - semi-processed 495 60.0 15-100 29.0 5-37.5
 - fully processed 319 81.6 15-100 36.2 15-37.5
322 Clothing
 - fully processed 145 96.4 30-100 37.2 15-37.5
323 Leather products
 - 1st stage of processing 1 75.0 75-75 5.0 5-5
 - semi-processed 53 75.0 75-75 3.1 0-25
 - fully processed 22 72.3 30-75 34.2 15-37.5
324 Footwear
 - fully processed 18 81.8 30-100 34.7 25-37.5
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Tariff 1992/93 Tariff 1999/2000
ISIC Product and processing Number of linesa
Average Range Average Range
331 Wood products
 - 1st stage of processing 5 60.0 60-60 6.0 0-15
 - semi-processed 39 30.8 7.5-75 16.0 5-37.5
 - fully processed 34 70.7 30-75 26.2 15-37.5
332 Furniture except metal
 - fully processed 22 78.4 75-100 36.5 15-37.5
341 Paper products
 - 1st stage of processing 25 30.0 30-30 0.0 0-0
 - semi-processed 75 59.9 7.5-100 25.5 5-37.5
 - fully processed 37 70.4 7.5-125 34.4 5-37.5
342 Printing
 - fully processed 33 42.5 0-100 21.0 0-37.5
351 Industrial chemicals
 - 1st stage of processing 42 27.5 0-60 10.5 0-25
 - semi-processed 669 51.4 0-100 15.8 0-37.5
 - fully processed 31 49.9 0-100 21.7 5-37.5
352 Other chemicals
 - 1st stage of processing 3 60.0 60-60 25.0 25-25
 - semi-processed 63 57.0 0-75 16.5 0-25
 - fully processed 262 53.5 0-150 21.8 0-37.5
353 Petroleum refineries
 - 1st stage of processing 5 60.0 60-60 5.0 5-5
 - semi-processed 5 92.0 60-100 25.0 25-25
 - fully processed 27 51.6 7.5-100 32.8 5-37.5
354 Petroleum and coal products
 - 1st stage of processing 6 54.6 7.5-100 16.7 5-25
 - semi-processed 7 59.3 15-100 23.9 5-37.5
 - fully processed 2 75.0 75-75 25.0 25-25
355 Rubber products
 - 1st stage of processing 2 30.0 30-30 25.0 25-25
 - semi-processed 16 68.8 45-75 27.3 25-37.5
 - fully processed 54 61.5 0-100 30.0 0-37.5
356 Plastic products
 - fully processed 26 71.9 0-100 33.0 0-37.5
Table AIII.2 (cont'd)Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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Tariff 1992/93 Tariff 1999/2000
ISIC Product and processing Number of linesa
Average Range Average Range
361 Pottery and china
 - fully processed 15 86.8 7.5-100 28.0 5-37.5
362 Glass and products
 - semi-processed 20 69.1 15-100 31.3 5-37.5
 - fully processed 75 63.2 7.5-100 20.9 0-37.5
369 Non-metallic mineral products
 - 1st stage of processing 2 75.0 75-75 25.0 25-25
 - semi-processed 15 56.9 7.5-100 27.7 15-37.5
 - fully processed 80 73.6 7.5-100 28.7 5-37.5
371 Iron and steel products
 - 1st stage of processing 15 15.5 0-30 8.3 0-15
 - semi-processed 298 41.1 7.5-100 19.0 0-37.5
372 Non-ferrous metal
 - 1st stage of processing 7 0.0 0-0 0.0 0-0
 - semi-processed 195 52.3 7.5-100 19.6 5-37.5
 - fully processed 2 56.3 30-75 25.0 25-25
381 Metal products
 - semi-processed 5 48.0 45-60 27.5 25-37.5
 - fully processed 262 65.8 7.5-100 30.6 5-37.5
382 Non-electrical machinery
 - semi-processed 1 60.0 60-60 25.0 25-25
 - fully processed 616 56.2 0-150 12.4 0-37.5
383 Electrical machinery
 - fully processed 433 59.4 0-100 20.3 0-37.5
384 Transport equipment
 - fully processed 345 50.0 0-200 22.3 0-37.5
385 Professional and scientific equipment
 - fully processed 274 41.4 0-100 13.3 0-37.5
390 Other manufactured products
 - 1st stage of processing 17 61.2 0-100 25.1 0-37.5
 - semi-processed 6 60.0 60-60 25.0 25-25
 - fully processed 226 69.9 0-100 32.3 0-37.5
a The number of lines corresponds to the1999/2000 tariff.
Note: Calculations exclude specific duties and items where duties depend on the finished product.  For 1999/2000 there are five such
items and for 1992/93 there are nine.
Source: WTO Secretariat calculations, based on data provided by the Government of Bangladesh.WT/TPR/S/68 Trade Policy Review
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Table AIII.3
Banned list items under Import Policy Order 1997-2002
HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Reason for control
01.03 All HS codes Live swine. Health grounds
01.05 All HS codes Chicks except "parent stock" and "grandparent stock". Trade reasons
02.09 0209.00 All items. Social and religious grounds
03.02 0302.70 Eggs of shrimps and prawns. Non-trade reasons
03.06 0306.23 Larva of shrimps and prawns. Non-trade reasons
04.07 0407.00 Eggs except "hatching eggs". Trade reasons
05.02 All HS codes All items. Social and religious grounds
05.11 0511.10 Deep frozen semen of oxen, except deep frozen semen of Frisian;
Frisian Cross;  Shahiwal;  Shahiwal Cross;  A.F.S.;  A.F.S.  Cross
variety domestic cows.Health grounds
12.07 All HS codes Poppy seeds and "dried Postadana" ("Postadana" shall not also be
importable as spices or in any other way).Social and health grounds
12.11 All HS codes Ghas (Andropogen SPP) and Bhan (Channabis Sativa). Social and health grounds
13.02 All HS codes Opium. Social and health grounds
14.04 1404.901 Tendu leaves (Biri leaves). Trade reasons
15.01 1501.00 All items including lard. Social and religious grounds
15.03 1503.001
1503.009All items including lard stearin except "inedible tallow and RBD
palm stearin".Social and religious grounds
22.07 All HS codes All items except "Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) analar grade
(undenatured)".Social and religious grounds
23.07 2307.00 All items. Social and religious grounds
27.11 All HS codes Petroleum gas and other gaseous hydrocarbons. Trade reasons
27.13 All HS codes All items including petroleum coke, petroleum bitumin and
petroleum oil residues.Trade reasons
29.30 2930.909 Allyl isothlicynnate (artificial mustard oil). Health grounds
31.03 3103.10 Coloured and granular s.s.p.i.e. any kind of coloured S.S.P. and
all types of granular S.S.P. fertilizer.Non-trade reasons
38.08 All HS codes Insecticides namely Heptachlore-40WP, DDT;  Bidrin Brand in
the generic name:  Dictrotepes;  Methyle Bromide;  Synthetic
pyrithroid;  Chlorden-40 WP and Daildrin.Non-trade reasons
48.19 All HS codes All cartons except (1) outer carton;  system which is used in State
Express 555 cigarette;  and (2) all types of carton except
laminated inner carton used for export of all frozen food including
shrimps.Trade reasons
50.07 All HS codes Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste. Trade reasons
51.02 to 51.05
and 51.08,
51.09All HS codes Hair of swine and yarn made thereof. Social and religious grounds
Table AIII.3 (cont'd)Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Reason for control
52.08 to 52.12 All HS codes All items except items mentioned below:
(i) long cloth (white only) up to 33s counts and width up to 
36";
(ii) poplin including shirting white, dyed, printed, striped and 
checks up to 40s counts and width up to 36";
(iii) cambric including shirting white, dyed, printed, striped and
checks up to 40s counts and width up to 36";
(iv) serge and gabardine of width up to 45" of all constructions;
(v) twill and corduroy of width up to 45" of all constructions;(vi) mull, organdi, lawn, voil white, dyed or printed up to 65s 
counts and width 35";
(vii) flannel white, dyed and printed up to 45" width;(viii) cotton synthetic blended suiting of all constructions up to 
60" width;
(ix) cotton synthetic blended shirting white, dyed and printed 
up to 45" width;  and
(x) umbrella cloth.Trade reasons
54.07 and
54.08All HS codes (i) shirting and suiting of 85% or more by weight of synthetic 
or manmade fibre (synthetic, regenerated or blended yarn 
of both) and similar fabrics in any form, including fents 
screen printing machine/table and saree fabrics of 85% or more by weight, of synthetic of manmade fibre (synthetic, 
regenerated or blended yarn of both) in piece of 5 ½ yards 
of 6 yards not in than or roll;
(ii) fents, cut pieces, fabrics cut into sizes of piece goods;  and
(iii) cotton synthetic blended suiting of all constructions above 
60" width.Trade reasons
55.12 to 55.16 All HS codes The following except polyester shear of mesh 80-150 required for
screen printing machine/table:
(i) shirting and suiting of 85% or more by weight of synthetic 
or manmade fibre (synthetic, regenerated or blended yarn of both) and similar fabrics in any form;
(ii) fents, cut pieces, fabrics cut into sizes and piece goods;
(iii) cotton and synthetic blended suiting white, dyed, printed 
above 45" width;  and
(iv) cotton synthetic blended suiting of all constructions above 
60" width.Trade reasons
56.07 5607.41 to
5607.90Ropes made of nylon and polythene except nylon cord for V-belt. Trade reasons
56.08 All HS codes Fishing nets (Gillnet) with meshes of 4.5 centimetre or less in
width or length.Non-trade reasons
60.01-60.02 All HS codes All items except knit fabrics, mesh fabrics, pocketing cloth,
ribbing materials, nylon shirting and knit fabric brassiere pad.Trade reasons
87.11 All HS codes All types of second-hand motor cycle of more than 3 years old. Non-trade reasons
89.06 All HS codes Second-hand ships of more than 15 years old except warships of
all kinds (both new and second-hand).Security reasons
90.28 9028.30 Single phase electric meter (in completely built up condition). Trade reasons
The following goods shall not be importable: Multiple HS headings
(1) maps, charts and geographical globes which indicate the
territory of Bangladesh but do not do so in accordance withthe maps published by the Department of Survey, Government
of the People's Republic of Bangladesh;
(2) horror comics, obscene and subversive literature including
such pamphlets, posters, newspapers, periodicals,photographs, films, gramophone records, and audio and video
cassette tapes, etc.;
Table AIII.3 (cont'd)WT/TPR/S/68 Trade Policy Review
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Reason for control
(3) books, newspapers, periodicals, documents;  and other papers,
posters, photographs, films, gramophone records, audio and
video cassette tapes, etc. containing matters likely to outrage
the religious feelings and beliefs of any class of the citizens of
Bangladesh;
(4) unless otherwise specified in the IPO, old, second-hand and
reconditioned goods, factory reject and goods of job-lot stock-
lot of secondary/sub-standard quality;
(5) reconditioned office equipment, photocopier, typewriter
machine, telex, phone, computer, fax;
(6) unless or otherwise specified in the IPO, all kinds of waste;
(7) goods (including their containers) bearing any words or
inscriptions of a religious connotation the use or disposal ofwhich may injure the religious feelings and beliefs of any class
of the citizens of Bangladesh;  and
(8) goods (including their containers) bearing any obscene picture,
writing inscription or visible representation.
Source: Import Policy Order 1997-2002.Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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Table AIII.4
Restricted list items under Import Policy Order 1997-2002
HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
01.05 All HS codes Chicks Only "parent stock" and "grandparent
stock's" day-old chicks shall be
importable and a certificate issued by
the authorized officer of the LivestockDepartment of the exporting country, to
the effect that the importable day-old
chicks are free from contagious disease,shall be obtained.  Besides, importer
must show to the bank, at the time of
L/C opening, certificate from anauthorized officer of the Livestock
Directorate that he has either hatchery
or breeder firm.Health grounds
02.03 All HS codes All items Importable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels as per conditions in the
IPO.Social and religious grounds
02.06 All HS codes All items Importable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels as per conditions in the
IPO.Social and religious grounds
04.02 All HS codes Milk food Importable subject to fulfilment of
conditions in the IPO.Health grounds
04.07 0407.00 Egg "Hatching eggs" shall be importable.
For import of "Hatching eggs" the
importer shall obtain a certificate fromthe concerned Government Department
of the exporting country to the effect
that the eggs are suitable for hatchingand a certificate from the director,
Livestock Department of Bangladesh to
the effect that the importer requires to
import such quantity of hatching eggs.Trade reasons
05.11 0511.10 Deep frozen
semen of oxenDeep-frozen semen of Frisian, Frisian
Cross, Shahiwal, Shahiwal Cross,
Frisian Shahiwal Cross, A.F.S., A.F.S.Cross variety domestic cows shall be
importable.  A certificate shall be
obtained from the authorized officer ofthe Livestock Department of the
exporting country regarding the variety
of semen and to the effect that it is freefrom any contagious and venereal
disease.Health grounds
07.01 0701.10 Potato seeds Potato seeds shall be importable subject
to the following conditions:
(a) the importer shall submit, along
with import documents a quarantine
certificate furnished by the original
supplier and a phytosanitarycertificate, along with export
documents from the Government
agency of the seed exporting
country;
(b) a quarantine certificate shall also be
obtained from the Plant ProtectionAuthority before clearing imported
potato seeds, from the CustomsAuthority.Non-trade reasons
13.02 All HS codes All items All items except opium, agar agar and
pectin are importable with priorclearance from the Director Drugs
Administration.Social and health grounds
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
15.11 All HS codes Refined palm
olein(a) Import of refined palm olein shall
be subject to production of separate
certificate from the HealthAuthority and the Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of the
exporting country to the effect thatthe consignment of the palm olein is
fit for human consumption (edible)
These certificates shall be submitted
to the Customs Authority at the
time of Clearance of consignments;
(b) The following items shall not be
permissible for import as edible oil:
- solid or semi-solid palm oil which
looks like vegetable ghee;
- refined, bleached and deorized
(RBD) palm stearin;
- crude palm stearin;  and refined
and crude palm oil but office of the
Chief Controller of Import and
Export will give permission on caseto case basis only to the edible oil
producing industries which have
fractionation plants to importrefined and crude palm oil on the
basis of the recommendation of the
Board of Investment.  The Board of
Investment will monitor the matter.Health grounds
15.13 All HS codes Coconut oil Coconut oil shall be importable, by the
recognized industrial units, of hair oil
up to acid value 0.5 and the soap
industry up to acid value 10.0.  It shallbe also importable for commercial
purpose, and in this case acid value willnot exceed 0.5.Health grounds
16.01 1601.00 Sausages of meat
of swineImportable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels as per conditions in theIPO.Religious and social grounds
17.01 All HS codes (a) Raw sugar
(white crystal
sugar orrefined
crystal sugar
withpolarization
not less than
99.7 in eithercase)
unrefinedsugar/Gur(a) Import of sugar is normally banned.
However, limited quantity of sugar
shall be imported in the specificprocedure on fulfilment of the
condition prescribed by theGovernment;Trade reasons
(b) Other sugars
(beat sugars
and canesugar in solid
form)(b) Importable only by the recognized
pharmaceutical units in limited
quantity on specificrecommendation of the Director-
Drug Administration and with prior
permission from the Chief
Controller;
(c) Sucrose,
chemically
pure sugar
and refined
sugarImported by recognized industries as
raw materials according to the
approved block-list of the Drug
Administration and prescribed
specification.
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
19.01 All HS codes Baby food (with
cream)Importable, subject to fulfilment of
conditions in the IPO.Health grounds
22.03 to
22.06All HS codes All items Beer and wine of all categories shall be
importable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels as per conditions.  In
special cases, such items may be
imported with approval of Ministry of
Commerce and prior permission fromchief Controller subject to specified
conditions.  However, in all cases,
concerned importer shall firstly obtainlicence (permission from the Director-
General, Narcotics Control
Department.  The conditions mentionedabove shall be equally applicable for
import of alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beer.Religious and social grounds
22.07 All HS codes All items Only "ethanol (ethyl alcohol) analar
grade (undenatured)" is importable by
recognized pharmaceutical units withclearance from the Director, Drugs
Administration and subject to
prescribed conditions.Religious and social grounds
22.08 All HS codes All items Importable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels as per conditions.Religious and social grounds
25.01 All HS codes (a) Common salt
except table
salt(a) Importable subject to conditions
prescribed by the government as
and when required.Trade reasons
(b) Table salt (b) Importable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject to
prescribed conditions.
25.03 All HS codes Sulphur Importable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives.Security reasons
25.23 All HS codes Cement In the case of import of cement in
private sector proportional standard ofcement must be 232:1993 (specified by
BSTI).  Besides, as BSTI specification,
standard of portland polarized fuel ashcement should be as BDS 1557:1997
and standard of portland blast furnace
slag cement should be as BDS1958:1997.  In all cases, a pre-shipment
inspection certificate shall be obtained
from an internationally reputedsurveyor to the effect that declared
quantity, weight and proportional
standard of cement are as per specifiedstandard and in all cases name of the
cement must be mentioned on each bagof cement.Social grounds
27.01 and
27.04All HS codes Coal/hard coke In case of import of coal and hard coke
in both private and public sector, a pre-
shipment inspection certificate shall beobtained from an internationally
reputed surveyor to the effect that the
quantity, weight and quality (standard)
of the item are found as declared.Social grounds
27.05 Gas in cylinder Importable only with the clearance
certificate from the Chief Inspector of
Explosives.Non-trade reasons
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
27.09 (a) Petroleum oil
and all kinds
of oilobtained from
bituminous
mineral crude
and LPG(a) Importable by Bangladesh
Petroleum Corporation.  However,
in private sector, it is importablewith the approval of the Ministry of
Power, Energy and Mineral
Resources and prior permission
from the Ministry of Commerce.Non-trade reasons
(b) Ethylene
oxide gas(b) Importable by recognized industries
as raw materials according to the
approved block-list of Drug
Administration and prescribed
specification.
27.10 All HS codes All petroleum
products except
liquid paraffinImportable only by Bangladesh
Petroleum Corporation.  However,electric transformer manufacturing
units shall be allowed to import
transformer oil only as raw materials upto the required quantity for their own
use subject to the clearance from
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation andby fulfilling other conditions imposed
by that Corporation.Security reasons
28.02 2802.00 Sulphur Importable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives in
Import Policy Order 1997-2002.Security reasons
28.04 2804.70 Phosphorus Importable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives in
Import Policy Order 1997-2002.Security reasons
28.29 2829.19 Potassium
chlorateImportable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives in
Import Policy Order 1997-2002.Security reasons
28.34 2834.21 (a) Potassium
nitrate(a) Importable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives.Security reasons
2834.299 (b) Barium
nitrate(b) Importable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives.Security reasons
2834.299 (c) Thorium
nitrate(c) Importable only with prior
permission from the BangladeshAtomic Energy Commission.Security reasons
28.44 to
28.46All HS codes All items
including radio-
active chemicalselement and
isotopesImportable only with prior permission
from Bangladesh Atomic EnergyCommission.Security reasons
29.04 All HS codes Trinitrotoluene
(TNT)Importable subject to prescribed
conditions for import of explosives.Security reasons
29.35 2935.00 Sulphonamides Importable only with clearance from
the Director, Drugs Administration and
subject to prescribed conditions.Health grounds
29.36 All HS codes All items Importable by drug importers and drug
manufacturing industries only withclearance from the Director, Drugs
Administration and subject to
prescribed conditions.  However,Vitamin A and D (food grade) is freely
importable by other importers.Health grounds
29.37 to
29.39All HS codes All items Importable with clearance from the
Director, Drugs Administration and
subject to prescribed conditions.Health grounds
29.41 All HS codes Antibiotics Importable with clearance from the
Director, Drugs Administration and
subject to prescribed conditions.Health grounds
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
30.01 All HS codes All items Importable with clearance from the
Director, Drugs Administration and
subject to prescribed conditions.Health grounds
30.02 All HS codes All items
including "livevaccines"Importable with clearance from the
Director, Drugs Administration andsubject to prescribed conditions.Health grounds
30.03 and
30.04All HS codes All items Importable with clearance from the
Director, Drugs Administration and
subject to prescribed conditions.Health grounds
31.02 to
31.04All HS codes Chemical
fertilizer(1) A list certified by the manufacturer
of ingredients of the importedfertilizer shall be submitted along
with the shipping documents;Non-trade reasons
(2) A pre-shipment certificate from an
internationally recognized
inspection company shall be
submitted with the shippingdocuments and the specification of
the imported fertilizer mentioned in
that certificate must be coincidedwith the specification approved by
the Ministry of Agriculture.
Fertilizer shall be importable onlyfrom the manufacturer or from his
representative;
(3) Specification as well as information
regarding physical and chemical
properties of the imported fertilizer
shall be furnished in the invoice ofthe shipping documents.  Mentioned
specification and properties must
coincide with those approved by the
Ministry of Agriculture;
(4) Other information according to the
international rules shall be
furnished in the Bill of Lading;
(5) By fulfiling above-mentioned
conditions, imported fertilizer canbe released without post-landing
inspection but on condition that
both the supplier and importer willbe combinedly responsible for
detection of harmful material in anylater examination.
35.07 All HS codes Enzymes For import by pharmaceutical
industries clearance from Director,
Drugs Administration is requiredsubject to prescribed conditions.
However, "enzymes (foodgrade)" arefreely importable.Health grounds
36.01 to
36.04All HS codes All items
includingexplosivesImportable only with clearance from
the concerned Ministry and subject toprescribed conditions.Security reasons
37.06 All HS codes Cinematograph
film exposed and
developedwhether or not
incorporatingsound track(a) Cinematograph film (exposed) in
English language without sub-title
and in other languages (except sub-continental languages) with sub-title
in Bangla or in English shall bepermissible for import;Social grounds
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
(b) Import of film in sub-continental
languages with or without sub-title
shall not be permissible.  However,import or export permit, as
considered necessary, may be
issued on the basis of specificrecommendation of the Film
Development Corporation for
import or export of theprint/negative of such
cinematographic film produced as a
joint venture;
(c) Import of all cinematograph films
shall be subject to censorship rule
codes.
38.08 All HS codes All items except
items mentionedin the Banned
List(a) Importable subject to the prescribed
conditions;Non-trade reasons
(b) Dettramethrine of synthetic
pyrithroid group shall be importable
with the prior permission of the
Ministry of Commerce but only bythose firms who will be certified
and guaranteed by the Ministry of
Health that the item will be used
only for public health purpose.
52.08 to
52.12All HS codes (i) Grey cloth,
all sorts(i) Importable subject to prescribed
conditions;Trade reasons
(ii) Indigo denim
(jeans fabrics)
100% cottonfabrics above
36" width (in
thaan  or rolls)
not in cut
pieces or cutin to size(ii) Importable against back to back L/C
by export oriented readymade
garment units operating under
bonded warehouse system;
(iii) Combat
cloth;  and(iii) Importable only by the Defence
Services;
(iv) Drill and
cellular dyed
includingmineral khaki(iv) Importable by public sector
agencies only on the basis of
recommendation of Ministry ofTextiles.
55.12 to55.16All HS codes (i) Grey cloth,
all sorts(i) Importable subject to prescribed
conditions.Trade reasons
(ii) Combat cloth (ii) Importable only by the Defence
Services.
56.08 All HS codes Fishing nets With the prior permission from the
Director General of FisheriesDepartment only deep-sea fishing
vessels shall be allowed to import nets
with meshes of 4, 5 cm or above underSea Fish Ordinance, 1983.  Director
General Fisheries Department shall
give permission for an importer pertrawler to import 4, 5 cm
radius/mesh-net up to maximum 8bag/sack per year.Non-trade reasons
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
60.01 and
60.02All HS codes Knit fabrics,
mesh fabrics
pocketing cloth,ribbing materials
and nylon satinImportable against back to back L/C
only by the export-oriented Readymade
Garments Industry operating under
bonded warehouse system.Trade reasons
63.09 All HS codes Second-hand
clothingImportable subject to prescribed
conditions and procedure.Social and health grounds
72.07 All HS codes M.S. Billets Recognized industrial units shall import
only prime qualities M.S. billets
irrespective of the source of finance.
Import of M.S. billets shall be subjectto preshipment inspection by an
internationally reputed surveyor.
Necessary certificate regardingpreshipment inspection shall be
produced to the Customs Authority at
the time.Social grounds
72.10 All HS codes C.I. sheet C.I. sheet of 0.457 mm or more
thickness containing zinc coating of
381.45 g or more per square meter, willbe freely importable.  Besides, C.I.
sheet coloured or non-coloured, of
0.35 mm or more thickness containingcoating of alloy of zinc aluminium etc.
of 150 g or more per square meter shall
be importable.Social grounds
84.01 All HS codes Nuclear reactors
and its partsImportable by the Bangladesh Atomic
Energy Commission only with the
clearance of sponsoring Ministry.Security reasons
84.02 and
84.04All HS codes Boiler Importable with the certificate from
internationally recognized and also
Government approved preshipment
inspection agent.Security reasons
84.07 and
84.08All HS codes Second-hand
engines and gear
boxes(a) Commercial import of second-
hand/reconditioned engines andgearboxes of bus, truck, mini-bus
and microbus will be permissible.
But such engines and gearboxesshall not be permissible for import
if they are more than five years old.
In this case a certificate regardingage-limit, either from exporting
country's recognized Chamber of
Commerce and Industry or from aninternationally reputed surveyor
shall be submitted to the Customs
Authority at the time or release of
the goods;
(b) Second-hand/reconditioned marine
diesel engines above 35 horsepowerused in coasters, launches and self
propelled barges and other
watercrafts of this type will be
commercially importable.Security reasons
84.23 All HS codes Weighing
machinesOnly weighing machines based on the
metric system (in built-up or knockedAll HS Codeswn condition) and its
spares, metric system weights andmeasures shall be importable.Social grounds
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
85.25 All HS codes Radio
transmitters and
transceiverwireless
equipment,
walkie-talkie andother radio
broadcast
receiversincluding
receivers
incorporatingsound recorders,
or reproducersImportable by Radio Bangladesh and
Bangladesh Television with clearance
from the sponsoring Ministry.  Alsoimportable by other Government, semi-
government and autonomous agencies
on the basis of clearance from theconcerned administrative Ministry and
NOC from the Ministry of Posts and
Telecommunications.Telecommunications equipment is also
importable in the private sector on the
basis of NOC from the Ministry of
Posts and Telecommunications.Security reasons
85.26 All HS codes Radio
navigational aid
apparatus, radarapparatus and
radio remote
control apparatusImportable by user agencies with
clearance from the sponsoring from the
sponsoring Ministry.Security reasons
87.01 to
87.04All HS codes All types to
motor vehicles
and trucks(a) Manufacturing age of the used
reconditioned vehicles must not be
more than five-years at the time ofshipment.  The five years time will
be calculated from the first day of
the next calendar year ofmanufacturing of the vehicles.  In
the case of determining the date/age
of the concerned vehicles, the ageof the vehicle shall start counting
from the first day of the next year of
manufacture.  In the case of vehicleimport from Japan, the date of
manufacture shall be determined
from the chasis book, published bythe Japan Automobile Association.
In the case of import of vehicles
from those countries where chasisbook is not published, importer
shall submit a certificate regarding
the date of manufacture of vehiclefrom an internationally repute
surveyor firm.Health and environmental grounds
87.10 All HS codes All items
including tanks
and armouredfighting vehiclesImportable only by the Ministry of
Defence.Security reasons
87.11 All HS codes Less than 3 years
old types ofmotorcycle(a) This 3-years period will be
calculated from the first day of the
next calendar year of themanufacturing year.  To determine
the age of old motorcycles,
certificate from internationallyrecognized and NBR approved
inspection company may be
accepted as the alternative of
registration cancellation certificate.Non-trade reasons
89.01 and
89.2All HS codes Sea-going ships,
oil tankers and
fishing trawlersShips, oil tankers and fishing trawlers
or more than 20 years old shall not be
importable.Security reasons
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
89.06 All HS codes Warships of all
kinds (both new
and second hand)Importable only by the Ministry of
Defence.Security reasons
90.16 All HS codes Weights and
measuresOnly metric system weight and
measures and measuring instrumentsshall be importable.Social grounds
90.28 9028.90 Parts and
components ofelectric meter
and parts and
components ofsingle phase
electric meter in
CKD SKD
conditionImportable only by the recognized
electric meter manufacturing industrialunits as per their entitlement for the
items.Trade reasons
93.01 9301.00 All items
including
military weaponsImportable only by the Ministry of
Defence.Security reasons
93.02 All HS codes All items
includingrevolvers and
pistolsImportable by the dealers of firearms
with the approval of Ministry of Home.Also importable as passengers baggage
by a person holding valid firearms
licence and priori permission from theMinistry of Commerce.  Any person or
private sector can import by TCB.Security reasons
93.03 to
93.05All HS codes All items
including fire-
arms (excluding
prohibited bores)Importable by the dealers of firearms
with the approval of Ministry of Home.
Also importable as passenger baggage
by a person holding valid firearmslicence and priori permission from the
Ministry of Commerce.  Any person or
private sector can import by TCB.Security reasons
93.06 All HS codes (a)Ammunitions
for sports,hunting, etc.(a) Importable by the dealers of
firearms with the approval of
Ministry of Home.  Also importableas passengers baggage by a person
holding valid firearms licence and
priori permission from the Ministryof Commerce.  Any person or
private sector can import by TCB.Security reasons
(b) Others (b) Importable only by the Ministry of
Defence.Security reasons
93.07 All HS codes All items
including swords
and bayonetsImportable only by user agencies with
clearance from the
sponsoring/administrative Ministry.Security reasons
Multiple HS headings Animals, plants
and plants
productsQuarantine conditions shall be
applicable...
Multiple HS headings Second-
hand/recondition
ed machineriesSecond-hand/reconditioned machinery
used in industry, shall be importablewithout any price limit.  However, a
certificate from an established
internationally reputed surveyor to theeffect that each machine has at least
10 years economic life, must besubmitted along with bill of lading...
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HS heading
numberHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of
itemsCondition of import Reason for control
Multiple HS headings Tyre cord fabric
(secondary
quality)Tyre cord fabric of secondary quality
fit for making fishing nets shall be
freely importable on commercial basis...
Multiple HS headings Food and
beverageIn case of imports of all kinds of food
and beverages the date of manufacture
and the date of expiry shall be clearlymentioned on each package/container
of such items.  However, it shall not be
necessary to mention the date of expiry
in case of import of wine/liquor...
Multiple HS headings Pesticides and
insecticidesIn case of import of pesticides and
insecticides conditions mentioned at
paragraph 26(5) of this Order shall be
complied with.  Moreover, pesticideswill be determined as per the Pesticides
Ordinance, 1971 (Ordinance No. 11 of
1971)...
.. Not available.
Source: Import Policy Order 1997-2002.Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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Table AIII.5
New entries to the control list since IPO 1991-93
HS
heading
numberHS code No. Description of items Condition of import Date of entry
to the IPOReason for control
01.05 All HS codes Chicks Restricted 1993-95 Trade and non-trade (health)
03.02 0302.70 Eggs of shrimps and
prawnsBanned 1997-2002 ..
03.06 0306.23 Larva of shrimps and
prawnsBanned 1997-2002 ..
04.02 All HS codes Milk food Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (health, religion,
environment, security,
morality)
04.07 0407.00 Egg Banned, however
import of "hatching
eggs" is conditional1993-95 Trade
05.11 0511.10 Deep frozen semen of
oxenRestricted 1993-95 Non-trade (health)
07.01 0701.10 Potato seeds Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (quarantine)
12.07 All HS codes Poppy seeds and "dried
Postadana"Banned 1993-95 Social and health grounds.
15.11 All HS codes Refined palm olein Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (health)
15.13 All HS codes Coconut oil Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (health)
17.02 All HS codes IV fluid (dextrose and
saline)Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (..)
19.01 All HS codes Baby food (with cream) Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (health)
25.23 All HS codes Cement Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (standardization)
27.01
27.04All HS codes Coal and hard coke Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (quality)
27.05 Gas in cylinder Restricted 1995-97 Non-trade (..)
27.09 2709.00 Petroleum oil and all
kinds of oil obtained
from bituminous
mineral crudeRestricted 1995-97 Non-trade (canalized)
Ethylene oxide gas Restricted 1997-2002 ..
27.11 All HS Codes Petroleum gas and other
gaseous hydrocarbonsBanned 1995-97 ..
27.13 All HS Codes All items including
petroleum coke,
petroleum bitumen and
petroleum oil residuesBanned 1995-97 ..
31.02 to
31.04All HS Codes Chemical fertilizer Restricted 1995-97 Non-trade (..)
31.03 3103.10 Coloured and granular
s.s.p.i.e. any kind of
coloured S.S.P. and all
types of granular S.S.P.
fertilizerImports banned 1997-2002 ..
51.02
to
51.05and
51.08
51.09All HS codes Hair of swine and yarn
made thereofBanned 1993-95 Non-trade (social and
religious)
72.07 All HS codes M.S. billets Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (quality)
72.10 All HS codes C.I. sheet Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (quality)
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HS
headingnumberHS code No. Description of items Condition of import Date of entry
to the IPOReason for control
84.02
84.04All HS codes Boiler Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (security)
84.07
84.08All HS codes Second hand engines and
gear boxesRestricted 1993-95 Non-trade (security)
84.23 All HS codes Weighing machines Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (social)
89.02 All HS codes Fishing trawlers Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (security)
90.16 All HS codes Weights and measures Restricted 1993-95 Non-trade (..)
Source: Various Import Policy Orders.Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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Table AIII.6
Items withdrawn from the control list since IPO 1991-93
HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
02.10 All HS codes All items including
meat and edible meatoffalImportable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels subject to prescribedconditions1993-95 ..
09.02 All HS codes Tea Import of all items except "Tea for
blending" is banned.  "Tea for
blending" is importable only byrecognized tea exporting units with
clearance from the Bangladesh Tea
Board.1993-95 ..
10.06 All HS codes Rice Importable by or with permission
from the Ministry of Food1993-95 ..
15.07 and
15.181507.101
1518.001Unrefined edible oil Importable subject to prescribed
conditions1993-95 ..
17.02 All H.S. codes IV fluid (dextrose
and saline)Essentially required IV fluid
(dextrose and saline) may beimported in limited quantity with the
approval of the Director, Drugs
Administration.1995-97 Non-trade
(..)
17.04 All HS codes Sugar confectionery
(including whitechocolate) not
containing cocoaImports banned 1993-95 Trade
18.06 All HS codes Chocolate and other
food preparations
containing cocoaImportable only by foreign exchange
earning hotels subject to prescribed
conditions1993-95 ..
24.01 All HS codes Unmanufactured
tobacco;  tobacco
refuseImport of all items except "Raw
tobacco" is banned.  "Raw tobacco" isimportable by cigarette industries with
clearance from the Ministry of
Agriculture1993-95 ..
24.02 All HS codes Cigars, cheroots,
cigarillos andcigarettes of tobacco
or of tobacco refuseImport banned 1993-95 Trade
24.03 All HS codes All items including
other manufactured
tobacco andmanufactured
tobacco substitutesImport of all items except "Pipe
tobacco" is banned1993-95 Trade
27.05 All HS codes Gas in cylinder Importable only with clearance from
the Chief Inspector of Explosives1993-95 ..
29.25 2925.11 (a) Saccharine in
granular/powder
form(a) Importable by the recognized
industrial units as per their Pass
Book entitlement1993-95 ..
(b) Saccharine in
tablet form(b) Importable subject to prescribed
conditions
32.15 3215.11 (a) Black printing
ink up to C&Fvalue of Tk.
10.00 (ten) per
lb. for thenewspaper sector
of industry(a) Import banned 1993-95 Trade
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HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
(b) Black printing
ink up to C&F
value of Tk.
24.00 (twenty-four) per lb. for
others(b) Import banned
(c) Black printing
ink above C&Fvalue of Tk.
10.00 (ten) but
not exceedingTk. 24.00
(twenty-four) per
lb(c) Importable by recognized units
under the newspaper sector ofindustry sector of Pass Book
entitlement
3215.19 Coloured printing
ink up to C&F valueof US$2.50 per lbImport banned
34.01 All HS codes All items including
soap, organic
surface-active
products andpreparations for use
as soapImportable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject to
prescribed conditions1993-95 ..
34.02 All HS codes (a) Washing
preparations(a) Importable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject
to prescribed conditions1993-95 ..
(b) Soap oil/soap
powder(b) Importable only against back to
back L/C by the export-orientedhosiery and other knitted goods
(sweater) industry operating
under bonded warehouse system
36.05 3605.00 All items including
matchesImport banned 1993-95 Trade
39.17 3917.23 PVC pipe up to 8" Import banned 1993-95 Trade
39.22 All HS codes Sanitary ware of
plasticsImport of all items except bath-tub is
banned1993-95 Trade
39.24 All HS codes All items including
tableware,
kitchenware, otherhousehold articles
of plasticImport of all items except feeding
bottles made of plastic is banned1993-95 Trade
40.12 All HS codes Retread tyres, used
tyres and all other
used itemsImport banned 1993-95 Trade
48.01 4801.00 Newsprint Import banned 1993-95 Trade
48.17 All HS codes All items including
envelopes, letter
cards, plainpostcards and
correspondence
cards of paper or
paperboardImport banned 1993-95 Trade
Table AIII.6 (cont'd)Bangladesh WT/TPR/S/68
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HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
49.02 All HS codes Newspapers,
journals and
periodicals except
journals andperiodicals on
scientific, technical,
economic, medicaland legal subjectsOnly the items listed at Annex are
importable1993-95 ..
49.07 All HS codes Bank note:  cheque
form;  cheque
paper;  banktravellers cheque;
postage, revenue
and similar stampsImportable subject to prescribed
conditions1993-95 ..
49.10 All HS codes Calendars of any
kind, printedImportable as free advertising
materials subject to prescribedconditions1993-95 ..
57.01
to
57.05All HS codes All items including
carpets and other
textile flooringsImport banned 1993-95 Trade
58.06 All HS codes Tape Importable against back to back L/C
only by export-oriented hosiery and
other knitted goods (sweater)industry operating under bonded
warehouse system1993-95 Trade
58.09 5809 All items including
woven fabrics of
metal thread andwoven fabrics of
metallized yarnImport banned 1993-95 Trade
61.03
to
61.11All HS codes Various articles of
apparel and clothing
accessories, knitted
or crochetedImport banned 1993-95 Trade
61.13
to
61.15All HS codes Various articles of
apparel and clothing
accessories, knitted
or crochetedImport banned 1993-95 Trade
61.17 All HS codes Other made-up
clothingaccessories;  knitted
or crocheted;
knitted or crochetedparts of garments or
of clothing
accessoriesImport of all items except "Wrist
band" is banned1993-95 Trade
62.03
to62.10
and
62.14All HS codes Various articles of
apparel and clothingaccessories not
knitted or crochetedImport banned 1993-95 Trade
63.02
to
63.04All HS codes All items including
bed linen, tablelinen, curtains and
interior blinds and
other furnishing
articlesImportable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject to
prescribed conditions1993-95 ..
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HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
63.05 All HS codes Cloth wrapping
polythene wrappingImportable against back to back L/C
only by the export-oriented ready-
made garments industries operating
under bonded warehouse system1993-95 ..
63.07 All HS codes All items including
life jackets and dress
patternsImport banned 1993-95 Trade
63.10 All HS codes All items including
used or new rags,
scrap twine, cordage,rope and cablesImport banned. 1993-95 Trade
64.01
to
64.05All HS codes All items including
various types of
footwear, gaiters and
the likeImport of all items except "Metal
spiked sports footwear" is banned1993-95 ..
66.01 All HS codes All items including
umbrellas and sunumbrellasImport banned 1993-95 Trade
66.03 All HS codes (a) Folded umbrella 
ribs
(b) Handle cover of 
umbrellas
(c) Parts and 
accessories of 
automatic and folded umbrellasImport of all items except those
mentioned in the fourth column is
banned1993-95 ..
68.11 All HS codes Articles of asbestos
cement, of cellulose
fibre-cement or the
likeImport banned 1993-95 Trade
69.10 All HS codes Ceramic sinks, wash
basins, wash basinpedestals, baths,
bidets, cisterns,
water closet pans,flushing urinals and
similar sanitary
fixturesImport of all items except "Bath tub"
is banned1993-95 Trade
69.11 All HS codes (i) Tea testing cup,
pot and lid(i)  Importable by Cha Sangsad with
prior permission from the ChiefController on the basis of the
Recommendation from the
Bangladesh Tea Board1993-95 ..
(ii)All other items
includingtableware,
kitchenware and
other householdarticles made of
ceramic of
porcelain of
china(ii) Importable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject
to prescribed conditions
70.13 All HS codes Glassware of a kind
used for table,
kitchen, toilet, office,
indoor decoration or
similar purposesImportable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject to
prescribed conditions1993-95 ..
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HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
70.18 7018.9 Glass bangles Import banned 1993-95 Trade
71.06 All HS codes Silver (including
silver plated withgold or platinum),
unwrought or in
semi-manufactured
forms, or in powder
formOnly "silver thread" is importable
with clearance from the Bangladesh
Bank.  Import of other items is banned1993-95 ..
71.08
to71.12All HS codes All items including
gold, platinum,waste and scrap of
precious metalImportable with clearance from the
Bangladesh Bank1993-95 ..
71.13 All HS codes Articles of jewellery
and parts thereof, of
precious metal or ofmetal clad with
precious metalImport banned 1993-95 Trade
71.16 All HS codes Articles of natural or
cultured pearls,
precious or semi-precious stones
(natural, synthetic or
reconstructed)Import banned 1993-95 Trade
71.18 All HS codes Coin Import banned 1993-95 ..
73.26 All HS codes Welding electrodes
(cast iron and mild
steel)Import banned 1993-95 Trade
82.01 8201.10
8201.30
8201.40Kodalies, spades,
shovels, hoes axes
and picksImport banned 1993-95 Trade
82.11 All HS codes Table and kitchen
knives and cutlery
knivesImportable only by the foreign
exchange earning hotels subject to
prescribed conditions1993-95 ..
82.12 8212.20
8212.201
8212.209Safety razor blade
and razor blade
blanksImport banned 1993-95 Trade
82.15 All HS codes Spoons, forks, ladles,
skimmers, cakeservers, fish knives,
butter knives, sugar
tongs and similar
kitchen or tablewareImportable only by the foreign
exchange earnings hotels subject to
prescribed conditions1993-95 ..
83.01 8301.10 Padlocks up to 3"
sizeImport banned 1993-95 Trade
84.14 8414.511
8414.599Electric ceiling fans Import banned 1993-95 Trade
84.48 All HS codes Following spares and
accessories used in
jute mills:
(i) Card pin, gill 
pin and meta 
pin
(ii) Bobbin and 
bobbin carrierImport of items mentioned in the
fourth column is banned1993-95 ..
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HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
(iii) Loom spindle 
(3/4" ODX 40 
5/8" ODX 
27½" x 9/16" OD x 
27NOn½", ½" 
ODC 27½")
(iv) Baxter flayer
(v) Plastic cone
(vi) Gear and 
pinion except 5
star wheel 
helical gear andherring bone 
type gear
(vii) Silver can(viii) Tension pulley
(ix) Pressing 
roller
(x) Felt blob
(xi) Felt clip
(xii) Eyelets for 
loom cambs
(xiii) Wooden staves 
(card clothing)
(xiv) Steel faced 
wooden staves 
(card clothing)
(xv) Shuttle cover
84.58 All HS codes Lathes up to 12' bed
length exceptcapstan and turret
lathesImport banned. 1993-95 Trade
84.65 8465.91 Band saw machines,
all sortsImport banned. 1993-95 Trade
84.77 All HS codes Plastic moulding
machines (hand
operated)Import banned 1993-95 Trade
85.04 All HS codes (1) Electric ballasts
(chokes) for usein fluorescent
tube light(1) Import banned 1993-95 Trade
(2) Transformers
100kVa-200kVa
(11kVa/415)(2) Import banned
85.07 All HS codes (a) Sealed
rechargeable
batteriesImport of all types of accumulator
except the items mentioned under (b)
is banned1993-95 Trade
(b) Special
accumulators for
use in aircraft,
railwaylocomotives
forklift trucks
and for use by
T&T
Department andBSFIC
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HS headingHS code No.
(ITC No.)Description of items Condition of importDate of
withdrawal
from the IPOReason for
control
85.39 All HS codes (a) Electric GLS
bulbs 15 to 100
watts(a) Import banned 1993-95 Trade
(b) Fluorescent tube
lights of all sizes
except
fluorescent tube
lights up to 12"in length(b) Import banned
85.46 All HS codes Insulators of all
types up to 33-kVAImport banned 1993-95 Trade
87.06 8706 All items except
"Chassis for
Minibuses fitted with
engine"Import banned 1993-95 Trade
87.07 All HS codes Bodies (including
cabs) for motorvehiclesImport banned 1993-95 Trade
87.11 All HS codes (1) All types of used/
reconditioned
motor
cycles/mopeds(1) Import banned 1993-95 Trade
(2)  Motor cycles in
CKD and SKDcondition(2) Importable only by the
recognized industrial units as pertheir entitlement for the items as
recorded in the Pass Book
87.14 All HS codes Parts of bicycles not
motorized viz,
frames, mudguards,forks
chainstay/backstay,
chain covers, bells,carriers, stands,
pedals, spokes,
metal and papertransfers of all
foreign bicycles and
cycle rim up toC&F value of Tk.
65 per rimImport banned 1993-95 Trade
88.01
to
88.05All HS codes All items including
aircraft, spacecraft
and parts thereofImportable with clearance from the
Ministry of Civil Aviation1993-95 ..
94.05 9405.501 Hurricane lantern Import banned 1993-95 Trade
9405.509 Other (non-electrical
lamps and lighting
fitting)Import of all items except pressure
lamp, stable lamp, hand lantern,
miner's lamp, darkroom lamp and
inspection lamp is banned
96.03 9603.21 Toothbrushes Import of toothbrushes up to C&F
value of Tk 12 each is banned1993-95 Trade
96.08 9608.10 Ballpoint pens Import of ballpoint pens up to C&F
value of Tk 6 each is banned1993-95 Trade
9608.39 Other pens Import of fountain pens up to C&F
value of Tk 15 each is banned
96.09 All HS codes (i)  Lead pencils up
to C&F value of
Tk 24 per dozen(i) Import banned 1993-95 Trade
96.15 All HS codes Combs, hairslides
and likeImport of combs is banned 1993-95 Trade
Source: Various import policy orders.WT/TPR/S/68 Trade Policy Review
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Table AIV.1
MFN tariff by ISIC category, 1992/93 and 1999/2000
ISIC 1992/93 1999/2000
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
linesSimple
averageRangeSimple
averageRange
1 Agriculture, hunting, forestry & fishing 402 53.6 0.0-200.0 21.4 0.0-37.5
111 Agricultural and livestock production 282 49.1 0.0-100.0 22.0 0.0-37.5
12 Forestry and logging 30 48.4 7.5-200.0 13.9 0.0-37.5
121 Forestry 22 63.6 30.0-200.0 18.3 5.0-37.5
122 Logging 8 8.4 7.5-15.0 1.9 0.0-15.0
13 Fishing 90 69.9 0.0-75.0 21.9 0.0-37.5
1301 Ocean and coastal fishing 70 69.5 0.0-75.0 21.7 0.0-25.0
1302 Fishing not elsewhere classified 20 71.1 0.0-75.0 22.6 0.0-37.5
2 Mining & quarrying 122 37.5 0.0-100.0 12.2 0.0-37.5
21 Coal mining 4 13.1 7.5-30.0 7.5 5.0-15.0
22 Minerals, fuel oils and products of their distillation, etc. 3 60.0 60.0-60.0 15.8 5.0-37.5
23 Metal ore mining 23 1.3 0.0-30.0 0.0 0.0-0.0
2301 Iron ore mining 2 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0
2302 Non- ferrous ore mining 21 1.4 0.0-30.0 0.0 0.0-0.0
29 Other mining 92 46.5 0.0-100.0 15.4 0.0-37.5
2901 Stone quarrying, clay and sand pits 40 43.2 7.5-60.0 17.2 5.0-37.5
2902 Chemical and fertilizer mineral mining 14 31.9 0.0-60.0 10.4 0.0-15.0
2903 Salt mining 7 53.0 30.0-100.0 32.1 25.0-37.5
2909 Mining and quarrying not elsewhere classified 31 57.1 15.0-100.0 11.5 0.0-25.0
3 Manufacturing 5,998 59.0 0.0-300.0 22.5 0.0-37.5
31 Manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco 502 68.3 0.0-300.0 27.0 0.0-37.5
311 Food products 407 64.2 0.0-100.0 26.1 0.0-37.5
3111 Slaughtering, preparing, preserving meat 79 74.2 60.0-75.0 22.3 0.0-37.5
3112 Manufacture of dairy products 28 52.5 15.0-75.0 36.6 25.0-37.5
3113 Canning, preserving fruit and vegetables 92 66.9 0.0-100.0 30.4 0.0-37.5
3114 Canning, preserving fish, crustacea etc. 61 73.3 0.0-75.0 24.4 0.0-25.0
3115 Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats 79 60.1 30.0-100.0 25.3 0.0-37.5
3116 Grain mill products 38 32.0 0.0-75.0 13.8 0.0-37.5
3117 Manufacture of bakery products 9 75.0 75.0-75.0 37.5 37.5-37.5
3118 Sugar factories and refineries 7 71.4 30.0-100.0 25.0 0.0-37.5
3119 Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate, sugar confectionery 14 75.0 75.0-75.0 36.6 25.0-37.5
312 Other food products and animal feeds 63 59.5 0.0-100.0 28.8 0.0-37.5
3121 Food products, n.e.s. 56 64.3 15.0-100.0 32.4 5.0-37.5
3122 Manufacture of prepared animal feeds 7 27.2 0.0-60.0 0.0 0.0-0.0
313 Beverages 25 158.0 0.0-300.0 34.7 0.0-37.5
3131 Distilling, rectifying, blending spirits 9 255.6 100.0-300.0 37.5 37.5-37.5
3132 Wine industries 8 135.0 30.0-150.0 33.4 5.0-37.5
3133 Malt liquors and malt 3 90.0 60.0-150.0 37.5 37.5-37.5
3134 Soft drinks, carbonated waters industries 5 60.0 0.0-75.0 30.0 0.0-37.5
314 Tobacco manufacturing 7 65.7 30.0-150.0 37.5 37.5-37.5
32 Textile, wearing apparel & leather industry 1,097 71.7 7.5-100.0 30.6 0.0-37.5
3221 Textiles 858 67.2 7.5-100.0 31.0 0.0-37.5
3211 Spinning, weaving, finalizing textiles 486 56.8 7.5-100.0 27.3 0.0-37.5
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ISIC 1992/93 1999/2000
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
linesSimple
averageRangeSimple
averageRange
3212 Manufacture of textile goods excl. weaving apparel 77 70.3 15.0-100.0 36.6 15.0-37.5
3213 Knitting mills 188 90.6 30.0-100.0 37.4 25.0-37.5
3214 Manufacture of carpets and rugs 39 73.5 60.0-75.0 37.5 37.5-37.5
3215 Cordage, rope and twine industries 15 76.7 60.0-100.0 30.0 25.0-37.5
3219 Manufacture of textiles n.e.s. 53 67.6 45.0-100.0 30.3 5.0-37.5
322 Manufacture of wearing apparel 145 96.4 30.0-100.0 37.2 15.0-37.5
323 Leather products 76 74.2 30.0-75.0 12.1 0.0-37.5
3231 Tanneries and leather finishing 48 75.0 75.0-75.0 0.4 0.0-5.0
3232 Fur dressing and dyeing industries 9 75.0 75.0-75.0 29.2 25.0-37.5
3233 Manufacture of leather except footwear 19 71.8 30.0-75.0 33.7 15.0-37.5
324 Manufacture of footwear 18 81.8 30.0-100.0 34.7 25.0-37.5
33 Wood and wood products, including furniture 100 56.4 7.5-100.0 23.5 0.0-37.5
331 Wood and wood products, except furniture 78 50.3 7.5-75.0 19.8 0.0-37.5
3311 Sawmills and woodmills 47 37.7 7.5-75.0 16.1 0.0-37.5
3312 Wooden and cane containers, etc. 13 73.8 60.0-75.0 28.8 25.0-37.5
3319 Wood and cork products 18 65.5 30.0-75.0 22.8 15.0-25.0
332 Manuf. of furniture & fixtures except of metal 22 78.4 75.0-100.0 36.5 15.0-37.5
34 Paper, paper products, printing and publishing 170 54.7 0.0-125.0 22.8 0.0-37.5
341 Paper products 137 57.6 7.5-125.0 23.3 0.0-37.5
3411 Manufacture of pulp, paper, paperboard 89 54.4 7.5-125.0 19.2 0.0-37.5
3412 Manuf. of containers & boxes of paper & board 9 86.7 30.0-100.0 34.7 25.0-37.5
3419 Manufacture of pulp, paper, paperboard n.e.s. 39 57.8 7.5-100.0 29.8 5.0-37.5
342 Printing, publishing & allied industries 33 42.5 0.0-100.0 21.0 0.0-37.5
35 Chemicals, petroleum, coal, rubber, plastics 1,220 52.8 0.0-150.0 18.7 0.0-37.5
351 Industrial chemicals 742 50.1 0.0-100.0 15.7 0.0-37.5
3511 Manuf. of basic industry. chemicals except fertilizer 540 54.6 0.0-100.0 15.5 0.0-37.5
3512 Manufacture of fertilizer & pesticides 55 16.0 0.0-100.0 8.4 0.0-37.5
3513 Manuf. of resins, plastics & man-made fibres 147 43.8 7.5-100.0 19.3 0.0-37.5
352 Other chemicals, incl. pharm. 328 54.2 0.0-150.0 20.8 0.0-37.5
3521 Manufacture of paints, varnishes, lacquers 30 53.6 0.0-100.0 22.9 0.0-37.5
3522 Manufacture of drugs and medicines 102 38.3 0.0-100.0 8.7 0.0-37.5
3523 Manuf. of soap, cleaning agents, perfumes etc. 39 75.6 30.0-100.0 34.7 15.0-37.5
3529 Manufacture of chemical products n.e.s. 157 61.2 0.0-150.0 24.8 0.0-37.5
353 Petroleum refineries 37 61.8 7.5-100.0 28.0 5.0-37.5
354 Manuf. of miscell. petroleum & coal products 15 59.5 7.5-100.0 21.2 5.0-37.5
355 Rubber products 72 62.2 0.0-100.0 29.2 0.0-37.5
3551 Tyre and tube industries 23 59.8 0.0-100.0 24.5 0.0-37.5
3559 Manufacture of rubber products n.e.s. 49 63.0 0.0-100.0 31.5 0.0-37.5
356 Manufacture of plastic products n.e.s. 26 71.9 0.0-100.0 33.0 0.0-37.5
36 Non-metallic mineral products except of petrol and coal 207 69.3 7.5-100.0 26.0 0.0-37.5
361 Pottery and china 15 86.8 7.5-100.0 28.0 5.0-37.5
362 Manufacture of glass and glass products 95 64.7 7.5-100.0 23.1 0.0-37.5
369 Other non-metallic mineral products 97 70.7 7.5-100.0 28.4 5.0-37.5
3691 Manufacture of structural clay products 20 72.5 7.5-100.0 29.4 5.0-37.5
Table AIV.1 (cont'd)WT/TPR/S/68 Trade Policy Review
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ISIC 1992/93 1999/2000
Code DescriptionNo. of
tariff
linesSimple
averageRangeSimple
averageRange
3692 Manufacture of cement, lime & plaster 8 60.8 7.5-100.0 30.0 15.0-37.5
3699 Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products n.e.s. 69 71.5 30.0-100.0 28.0 5.0-37.5
37 Basic metal industries 517 44.8 0.0-100.0 18.6 0.0-37.5
371 Iron and steel basic industries 313 39.5 0.0-100.0 18.4 0.0-37.5
372 Non-ferrous metal basic industries 204 50.7 0.0-100.0 18.9 0.0-37.5
38 Fabricated metal products, mach. & equipment 1,936 54.8 0.0-200.0 18.6 0.0-37.5
381 Fabricated metal products 267 65.5 7.5-100.0 30.5 5.0-37.5
3811 Manuf. of cutlery, hand tools, general hardware 80 61.4 30.0-100.0 30.9 15.0-37.5
3812 Manufacture of metal furniture and fixture 12 58.8 15.0-75.0 27.5 5.0-37.5
3813 Manufacture of structural metal products 26 64.1 30.0-100.0 18.9 5.0-37.5
3819 Manufacture of fabricated metal products n.e.s 149 68.4 7.5-100.0 32.6 5.0-37.5
382 Non-electrical machinery incl. computers 617 56.2 0.0-150.0 12.4 0.0-37.5
3821 Manufacture of engines and turbines 13 58.8 7.5-100.0 10.2 0.0-37.5
3822 Manufacture of agricultural machinery and equipment 16 45.6 7.5-100.0 4.7 0.0-25.0
3823 Manuf. of metal & wood working machinery 112 48.0 15.0-60.0 8.1 5.0-25.0
3824 Manuf. of special industrial mach. & equipment 155 56.2 7.5-100.0 6.5 0.0-25.0
3825 Manuf. office, computing, accounting machinery 55 40.9 7.5-100.0 13.3 0.0-25.0
3829 Machinery & equipment excl. electrical n.e.s. 266 64.2 0.0-150.0 18.1 0.0-37.5
383 Electrical machinery 433 59.4 0.0-100.0 20.3 0.0-37.5
3831 Manuf. of electrical industry. machi. & apparatus 82 49.2 7.5-100.0 11.9 0.0-37.5
3832 Manuf. of radio, T.V. & communications equip. 228 61.3 0.0-100.0 19.7 0.0-37.5
3833 Manuf. of electrical appliances & housewares 28 86.2 7.5-100.0 29.6 15.0-37.5
3839 Manuf. of electrical apparatus & supplies n.e.s. 95 58.3 0.0-100.0 26.0 0.0-37.5
384 Transport equipment 345 50.0 0.0-200.0 22.3 0.0-37.5
3841 Shipbuilding & repairing 27 30.0 0.0-60.0 14.8 0.0-37.5
3842 Manufacture of railroad equipment 24 36.6 15.0-60.0 18.8 15.0-25.0
3843 Manufacture of motor vehicles 207 58.0 7.5-200.0 23.4 0.0-37.5
3844 Manufacture of motorcycles and bicycles 58 60.2 15.0-100.0 30.8 15.0-37.5
3845 Manufacture of aircraft 24 22.5 0.0-60.0 6.7 0.0-25.5
3849 Manufacture of transport equipment n.e.s. 5 35.0 0.0-100.0 8.5 0.0-37.5
385 Professional and scientific equipment 274 41.4 0.0-100.0 13.3 0.0-37.5
3851 Professional scientific & measuring equip. n.e.s. 116 29.8 0.0-75.0 9.0 0.0-37.5
3852 Manufacture of photographic & optical goods 72 50.4 7.5-100.0 17.5 0.0-37.5
3853 Manufacture of watches and clocks 86 53.3 0.0-100.0 15.7 0.0-37.5
39 Other manufacturing industries 249 68.8 0.0-100.0 31.7 0.0-37.5
3901 Manufacture of jewellery and related articles 19 85.5 0.0-100.0 34.9 25.0-37.5
3902 Manufacture of musical instruments 24 73.1 30.0-75.0 36.5 25.0-37.5
3903 Manufacture of sporting and athletic goods 29 51.6 15.0-100.0 22.3 15.0-37.5
3909 Manufacturing industries n.e.s. 177 69.2 0.0-100.0 32.2 0.0-37.5
Note: Number of tariff lines corresponds to 1999/2000 tariffs.
Source: WTO Secretariat calculations, based on data provided by the Bangladesh authorities.
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