Under current rules, each passenger can bring in a maximum of 100 grams (about 8.5 bhuri) of gold jewelry once a year without paying duty. However, it must be jewelry made for personal use onlynot for commercial purposes. Jewelry may include chains, earrings, rings, or bracelets, but if their total weight exceeds 100 grams, it must be declared and duty is mandatory.
If a passenger wishes to bring gold bars or ingots, then a maximum of 117 grams (approximately 10 bhori) of gold can be brought once a year. However, a duty of Tk 5,000 per bhori is payable. If gold exceeding this amount is brought in without declaration, it will be considered an illegal import and the gold may be seized or confiscated.
Important instructions and warnings
- Gold is not allowed to be imported more than once a year even if duty is paid.
- Duty-free benefits are only for “jewelry items”, not for gold bars or raw gold.
- It is important to check the official website of NBR (www.nbr.gov.bd) or Bangladesh Customs to know the latest rules before coming from abroad.
- Failure to comply with the rules may result in confiscation of gold, fines, and legal penalties.
If passengers are aware of the rules before returning home with gold jewelry, they will not face any problems at the airport. Up to 100 grams of gold jewelry can be brought in duty-free, and if you bring more than that, you must declare and pay duty. Failure to comply with the law risks confiscation of gold or fines. Therefore, conscious travelers should check the latest customs policy before traveling – this is how they can return home with their gold safely and securely.