Knitting Machine Import Cost from China to Bangladesh: CFR & Duty Breakdown

Calculating the True Landed Cost of Knitting Machinery from China

Importing textile capital machinery requires understanding every financial component beyond the basic FOB machine price. For Bangladesh garment composite mills, contracting under CFR Chattogram provides transparency and fixed freight exposure.

Primary Cost Pillars:

CFR Chattogram Machinery Cost: Combines machine production, seaworthy export wooden crate packaging, and ocean container freight directly to Chattogram Port.

Banking & Letter of Credit (L/C) Charges: L/C issuance fees, transmission charges, and insurance premiums based on Bangladesh Bank regulations.

Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI): Mandatory third-party quality verification through SGS or Intertek ensuring contracted mechanical specifications before loading.

Bangladesh Customs & Port Handling: Concessionary 1% import duty applicable under HS Code 8447.11 for registered export-oriented composite textile manufacturers, plus port demurrage, terminal handling charges (THC), and C&F clearing fees.

Inland Transportation: Heavy trailer freight from Chattogram port yard directly to your mill in Narayanganj or Gazipur.

Learn more about full sourcing support at our Import Circular Knitting Machine Guide.