Bangladesh Import Documents New Requirement

Dear Valued Customers,

We wish to bring to your attention that Bangladesh Bank (Central Bank of  Bangladesh) as per Bangladesh Customs Circular dated 26 Feb 2013 issued notice FEPD (Import Regulation)/ 123/2013-06 dated Mar 13 , 2013 that Importer’s BIN (Business Identification No.) is mandatory to mention in all inbound documents like Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Invoice, Packing list and all other import documents besides Importers name and address.

Please ensure to provide Importer's 11-digit BIN while you send Shipping instruction for Bangladesh Import shipment from now on to comply with Bangladesh Bank and Bangladesh Customs Circular.

In case of Freight Forwarder – Carrier Bill of Lading (B/L) to be issued as follows:
Consignee = Freight Forwarder Name and Address
Notify Party = Freight Forwarder Name and Address
Freight Forwarder’s AIN must be mentioned in B/L image.

In case of direct B/L, no Freight Forwarder involved shipment – Carrier B/L to be issued as follows (this is a change to present practice):
Consignee = Actual Importer Name and Address
Notify Party = Bank Name and Address
Actual Importer’s BIN must be mentioned in B/L image.

Attached the Customer Advisory and Circular in both local language and translated in English for your easy reference      
               
Thank you for your support!

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Customer Advisory



Circular - local language:

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