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A practical walk-through of an import order from Bangladesh, from the first specification to the documents your customs broker needs, with the checks that prevent expensive surprises.
FOB, CIF, EXW and DAP decide who books freight, who clears customs and where the risk passes. Here is how each one works on an order from Bangladesh, and how to compare quotes that use different terms.
Exportain's trust badges record which documents and photos its staff have reviewed for a Bangladeshi supplier. Here is what each check covers, what a badge does not tell you, and the checks you should still run yourself.
A step-by-step method for finding the HS code of a product you plan to import, with the textile traps to watch for and where to get a legally binding answer.
Under CIF the seller pays freight and minimum insurance to the destination port, yet the risk moves to the buyer at loading in the port of shipment. Here is what that means on an order from Bangladesh.
The smallest quantity a supplier will accept, how it is counted, and how it connects to quantity price tiers on Exportain listings.
TT is the plain bank transfer behind many supplier payment terms. The transfer itself is simple. The risk depends on when you send it.
A Bangladeshi garment supplier will often mention BGMEA or BKMEA. Here is what each association is, what membership tells you, and how to check a claim in their member directories.
AQL is the figure you will see on inspection bookings and reports. It decides how strict the sampling is, but it does not promise a defect-free shipment.
