Northwest Horticultural Council
Export Manual
BANGLADESH
Capital: DhakaPopulation: 168,697,184 (2024)
Currency: Taka
Official Language(s): Bangla
I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs)
The NHC’s MRL Database is a resource only available to U.S. growers, packers, and shippers of apples, pears, and sweet cherries who are located in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, and those that work with them. It is intended to be an initial guide for those U.S. Pacific Northwest companies interested in exporting tree fruit to select markets of interest. Commercially important information should be rechecked and verified with knowledgeable parties in the country of interest prior to sales or shipment. This Database utilizes global MRL data partially funded by the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service and managed by FoodChain ID. By accessing and using the NHC’s MRL Database, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and accept the foregoing terms and conditions of use and agree to be bound by them as an express condition to your continued use of the Database.
To access the MRL Database, click here.
II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION
A. Chemical residue standards:
Bangladesh maintains a national MRL list. They defer to Codex when a national MRL is not established. Bangladesh does not apply a default MRL.
B. Monitoring chemical residues:
No policy.
C. Restrictions on use of waxes:
No policy.
III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS
No information.
IV. TARIFFS
A tariff of 25 percent is assessed on apples, pears, and cherries.
Additional domestic taxes raise the total apple tariff to over 61 percent.
V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS
A. Labeling requirements:
Cartons must be labeled with origin, weight, brand, and name and address of packer and shipper.
B. Licenses and quotas:
An Open General License (OGL) is required for importation.
C. Currency Issues:
A letter of credit margin of 50 percent is required.
D. Pest and plant disease restrictions:
A phytosanitary certificate (PC) and Import Permit (IP) are required. Cold treatment at 0oC for 14 days is also required before or during shipment to control fruit flies. Please check with importer regarding this regulation as it is not published in USDA APHIS Phytosanitary Export Database (PExD).
E. Other Barriers:
Certificate of origin is required. In addition, a Radiation Certificate is required for all food shipments. This may be obtained from a private lab. Shipments are also re-tested on arrival. We recommend exporters consult closely with their importer regarding this requirement.
VI. OTHER RESOURCE LINKS
Governmental:
VII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
India is the dominant supplier of apples to Bangladesh, as price is the major consideration when sourcing apples. Importers typically import apples from the United States between April and July, when supplies dwindle in India and other nearby countries.
