Prepare/collect/endorse documents

Case Study

Title: Import of Wheat from India to Bangladesh, 2014

Corridors and Routes: Through Port of Chittagong

Trade Product: Wheat

Trade Type: Import

Process Analysis: Import to Bangladesh

Exporting Country: India

Importing Country: Bangladesh

Category: Pre-clearance regulatory procedures

Country and Procedure Description: Prepare/collect/endorse documents
(Import to BDG from IND/Wheat)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations:

Actors and Participants: -Importer (or representative)
-Office of the Chief Controller of Imports & Exports (CCI&E)

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: -The sales contract and proforma invoice is signed by both exporter and importer

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1.The importer collects prescribed application form from the CCI&E. 2. Importer fills in the form and attaches the following documents- trade license, membership documents of Business Chamber, chalan copy, TIN certificate, bank solvency certificate. 3. The importer submits the application form together with the documents to the office of CCI&E. 4. CCI&E office verifies the documents. 5.If submitted documents meet the requirements, the CCI&E decides to issue the certificate or not. 6. If satisfied with the documents the CCI&E issues Import Registration Certificate to the importer Documents: Certified copy of Trade license, Membership Certificate of Business Chamber, TIN Certificate, Chalan Copy, Bank Solvency Certificate, Import Registration Certificate, Import Permit

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: -Import Registration Certificate (IRC) is received by importer.

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 8

Minimum Required Time:

Maximum Required Time:

Average Required Time: 3

Minimum Cost:

Maximum Cost:

Average Cost: USD 66.67