Car Shipping to Bangladesh
from the United Kingdom
Bangladesh accepts vehicle imports with very high duties through Chittagong port. The Ship Cars provides container shipping from UK ports. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Bangladesh from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Bangladesh is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 26–34 days to Chittagong from Southampton. Vehicles are shipped by container to Chittagong. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Bangladesh: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Bangladesh
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Chittagong in about 26–34 days to Chittagong from Southampton. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
This route is served mainly by container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Bangladesh
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Chittagong, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 26–34 days to Chittagong from Southampton.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Bangladesh age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Bangladesh
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Chittagong. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Bangladesh, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Bangladesh vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Customs duty 25–89%.
- Supplementary duty 20–350% based on engine size.
- VAT 15%.
- Maximum age 5 years.
- Right-hand drive accepted (drives on the left).
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Import permit
- LC (Letter of Credit)
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Bangladesh & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Bangladesh?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Bangladesh, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
26–34 days to Chittagong
Ports
Chittagong
Starting From
£1,800
Overview
Bangladesh accepts vehicle imports with very high duties through Chittagong port. The Ship Cars provides container shipping from UK ports.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Chittagong (Chattogram).
Transit Time
26–34 days to Chittagong from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Customs duty 25–89%. Supplementary duty 20–350% based on engine size. VAT 15%. Maximum age 5 years. Right-hand drive accepted (drives on the left).
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Import permit
- LC (Letter of Credit)
Costs & Fees
Container from £1,800–£2,800. Total taxes typically 100–400% of vehicle value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Available Ports
Why ship a car to Bangladesh from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Bangladesh every month. Asia is a highly regulated but premium-priced corridor for UK car exports, with strong demand from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan for right-hand-drive vehicles, and tightly controlled markets in India, China and Vietnam. Typical clients on this lane include Singapore and Hong Kong dealers, alongside private owners relocating to Bangladesh and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Bangladesh corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Bangladesh customs.
Vehicles depart from Immingham, Liverpool, Tilbury and arrive at Chittagong via Suez transit transhipping at Singapore or Port Klang. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 26–34 days to chittagong from southampton, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Bangladesh car shipping works
Every shipment to Bangladesh follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Immingham, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Chittagong (and onward feeder to Chittagong where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Bangladesh.
RORO to Bangladesh
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Bangladesh. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Chittagong. RORO shipping to Bangladesh — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Bangladesh
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Chittagong. Dedicated container shipping to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Bangladesh are typically routed through Chittagong as the lead discharge port, with Chittagong available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Bangladesh and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Chittagong
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Bangladesh import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Bangladesh is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Bangladesh customs schedule before quoting.
- Strict homologation and emission standards (Euro 4–6)
- Carnet de Passage in selected markets
- Right-hand-drive advantage for South and East Asia
- Container shipping via Singapore, Port Klang and Hong Kong
Document checklist for Bangladesh
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- Import permit
- LC (Letter of Credit)
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Bangladesh import guides and articles, our UK and Bangladesh customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Chittagong.
Who ships to Bangladesh
- • Returning Bangladesh residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Bangladesh
- • Asia car dealers and Bangladesh re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Bangladesh
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Bangladesh
• Specialist UK-to-Bangladesh corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Bangladesh pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Chittagong agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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