Import from Bangladesh to United States

A guide for buyers who want to import from Bangladesh to the United States: how to find Bangladeshi exporters and suppliers on Exportain, how a first order usually runs, and what customs in the United States will ask for.

$9.05B

Bangladesh's exports to the United States

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 the United States, by sector. Each sector page covers the industry; the supplier link lists the companies selling on Exportain.

How to import from Bangladesh to the United States

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5

    Clear customs in United States

    Goods are declared to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under their HS code; a freight forwarder or customs broker usually files the declaration for you. Before the first shipment you will need an importer number (your IRS employer identification number, or a number CBP assigns); for ocean freight an Importer Security Filing is also due before the goods are loaded in Bangladesh. The duty and tax due depend on the HS code and the goods' origin: look the code up in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) or ask your broker.

Official sources: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC)

Questions buyers in the United States ask

How do I import from Bangladesh to the United States?

1. Shortlist Bangladeshi suppliers. 2. Request quotations. 3. Approve samples and agree terms. 4. Ship with the right documents. 5. Clear customs in United States. Each step is described on this page.

How do I find Bangladeshi exporters for the United States?

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 the United States?

It depends on the product's HS code and the goods' origin. Exportain does not publish duty rates; look the code up in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) or ask your customs broker.

What do I need to clear customs in the United States?

Goods are declared to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under their HS code; a freight forwarder or customs broker usually files the declaration for you. Before the first shipment you will need an importer number (your IRS employer identification number, or a number CBP assigns); for ocean freight an Importer Security Filing is also due before the goods are loaded in Bangladesh. The duty and tax due depend on the HS code and the goods' origin: look the code up in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) or ask your broker.

How much does Bangladesh export to the United States?

$9.05B (Period ending 30 Jun 2026), according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).