Import from Bangladesh to Japan
A guide for buyers who want to import from Bangladesh to Japan: how to find Bangladeshi exporters and suppliers on Exportain, how a first order usually runs, and what customs in Japan will ask for.
$1.36B
Bangladesh's exports to Japan
Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) · Period ending 30 Jun 2026 · recorded in US$ billion · Provisional · retrieved 18 Sep 2026 · objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com (opens in a new tab)What you can source from Bangladesh
Bangladeshi exporters for buyers in Japan, by sector. Each sector page covers the industry; the supplier link lists the companies selling on Exportain.
- Ready-made garments and knitwearBangladesh garment exporters for Japan
- Home textiles and beddingBangladesh home textile suppliers for Japan
- Jute and natural-fibre productsBangladesh jute product suppliers for Japan
- Leather goods and footwearBangladesh leather and footwear suppliers for Japan
- Frozen seafoodBangladesh seafood exporters for Japan
- Light engineeringBangladesh light engineering suppliers for Japan
How to import from Bangladesh to Japan
- 1
Shortlist Bangladeshi suppliers
Browse the product categories and supplier profiles on Exportain. Check each company's products, certifications and verification badges, and message the ones that fit.
- 2
Request quotations
Post a request for quotation (RFQ) with the product specification, quantity, packaging and the Incoterm you want (for example FOB at the Bangladeshi port of loading, or CIF to your own port), so suppliers quote on the same basis.
- 3
Approve samples and agree terms
Approve a pre-production sample before bulk production, agree the payment terms (for example a letter of credit or bank transfer) and, if you want one, book a third-party pre-shipment inspection.
- 4
Ship with the right documents
Your supplier provides the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Check them against your order before the goods leave Bangladesh.
- 5
Clear customs in Japan
Goods are declared to Japan Customs under their HS code; a freight forwarder or customs broker usually files the declaration for you. The duty and tax due depend on the HS code and the goods' origin: ask your customs broker before you confirm the order.
Official sources: Japan Customs
Questions buyers in Japan ask
How do I import from Bangladesh to Japan?
1. Shortlist Bangladeshi suppliers. 2. Request quotations. 3. Approve samples and agree terms. 4. Ship with the right documents. 5. Clear customs in Japan. Each step is described on this page.
How do I find Bangladeshi exporters for Japan?
Browse supplier profiles and product categories on Exportain, or post a request for quotation and let Bangladeshi suppliers reply with their own quotations.
What import duty applies to goods from Bangladesh in Japan?
It depends on the product's HS code and the goods' origin. Exportain does not publish duty rates; ask your customs broker before you confirm the order.
What do I need to clear customs in Japan?
Goods are declared to Japan Customs under their HS code; a freight forwarder or customs broker usually files the declaration for you. The duty and tax due depend on the HS code and the goods' origin: ask your customs broker before you confirm the order.
How much does Bangladesh export to Japan?
$1.36B (Period ending 30 Jun 2026), according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).