Bangladesh Customs Tariff 2025 – Live Animals (Chapter 1 Explained)

 Explore the Bangladesh Customs Tariff (Chapter 1 – Live Animals). Learn about HS Codes, import duty rates, and export duty rules for horses, cattle, poultry, sheep, goats, and other live animals.

Bangladesh Customs Tariff provides the official classification and duty rates for imports and exports under the Harmonized System (HS) Codes. In this blog, we focus on Section I, Chapter 1: Live Animals. This chapter covers a wide range of animals such as horses, cattle, poultry, sheep, goats, swine, and other live species. However, certain categories like fish, micro-organism cultures, and specific animal products are excluded.

📌 Chapter 1 – Live Animals: Key Notes

• This chapter applies to all live animals except:

  • Fish & aquatic invertebrates (covered under Chapter 3).

  • Cultures of micro-organisms (covered under Chapter 30.02).

  • Specific animals under heading 95.08.

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📊 HS Codes & Customs Duty (Import/Export)

1. Horses, Asses, Mules & Hinnies (HS Code: 01.01)

• Pure-bred breeding horses – 5% Import Duty, Free Export

• Other horses & asses – 5% Import Duty, Free Export

2. Live Bovine Animals (Cattle & Buffalo) (HS Code: 01.02)

• Pure-bred breeding cattle/buffalo – 0% Import Duty, Free Export

• Other cattle/buffalo – 0% Import Duty, Free Export

3. Swine (HS Code: 01.03)

• Pure-bred breeding swine – 5% Import Duty, Free Export

• Others (depending on weight) – 5% Import Duty, Free Export

4. Sheep & Goats (HS Code: 01.04)

• Sheep – 5% Import Duty, Free Export

• Goats – 5% Import Duty, Free Export

5. Poultry (HS Code: 01.05)

• Parent stock of one-day-old chicks (fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls) – 0% Import Duty, Free Export

• Other poultry – 25% Import Duty, Free Export

6. Other Live Animals (HS Code: 01.06)

• Mammals (primates, camels, rabbits, hares) – 5% Import Duty

• Birds (parrots, ostriches, etc.) – 25% Import Duty

• Bees – 0% Import Duty

• Reptiles & insects – 5% Import Duty

Understanding the Bangladesh Customs Tariff for live animals is crucial for importers, exporters, and businesses in livestock and poultry industries. Chapter 1 makes it clear which animals are subject to duty exemptions and which carry higher tariffs (e.g., poultry other than parent stock).

By following the HS Code classification and tariff schedule, businesses can ensure compliance and make cost-effective trade decisions.

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