Import Requirements
HS Code: 25030000
|Sulphur of all kinds, other than sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur and colloidal sulphur.
| Sl. | Compliance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The commercial importation of explosives is prohibited, except when imported by Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB). |
Article 25(45) of Import Policy Order 2021-2024 [Bangla] |
| 2 | The importation of explosives, except those classified as 'Authorised Explosives' by Depertment of explosives, are import prohibitted |
Rule- 6 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 3 | Specific packaging and labeling guidelines must be strictly followed for importation |
Rule- 8 & 9 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 4 | Importation through seaports other than Chattogram and Mongla is prohibited. |
Rule- 24 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 5 | Importation through airports other than Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, or any other government-approved international airport is prohibited |
Rule- 32 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 6 | A notice must be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives immediately after the vessel departs from the port of loading |
Rule- 25 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 7 | A declaration in Form-12 and Form-13 must be submitted to the Chief Inspector of Explosives immediately after the release of the goods |
Rule- 25 & 34 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 8 | The port authority must be notified of the explosives at least 48 hours prior to the intended arrival of the ship, either by the captain or their authorized agent |
Rule- 26 of Explosives Rules- 2004 [Bangla] |
| 9 | Samples of all explosives must be collected by Customs and tested by a competent authority |
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5. Last updated on 09 February 2025.