From Our Floor in Dhaka to Your Door
Shipping is where first-time importers get surprised — so here is the whole picture: every method, real transit times, what FOB/CIF/DDP mean for your wallet, and the documents we prepare so customs is a non-event.
Choose Your Shipping Method
| Method | Typical time | Best for | Cost profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS) | 3–7 days door-to-door | Samples and orders up to ~100–150 kg | Highest per-kg, but simplest — duties often collected by courier |
| Air freight | 5–10 days airport-to-airport (+ clearance) | Urgent mid-size orders, launches with deadlines | Mid — priced per kg with volumetric rules |
| Sea freight (LCL) | 25–35 days port-to-port + clearance | Standard bulk orders sharing a container | Low per-unit — the default for planned production |
| Sea freight (FCL) | 25–35 days port-to-port + clearance | Full container loads (roughly 8,000+ tees per 20ft) | Lowest per-unit of all |
A common pattern for launches: a small courier batch for your release date, with the bulk following by sea — we’ll split shipments like this whenever it helps your calendar.
Transit Times by Region
Door-to-door estimates from Dhaka, including typical handling. Sea times are port-to-port; add clearance and inland trucking for your city.
| Destination | Courier | Air freight | Sea freight |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (East Coast) | 3–6 days | 6–10 days | ~30–40 days |
| USA (West Coast) | 3–6 days | 6–10 days | ~28–35 days |
| United Kingdom | 3–5 days | 5–9 days | ~28–35 days |
| Europe (main ports) | 3–5 days | 5–9 days | ~28–35 days |
| Australia | 3–6 days | 6–10 days | ~20–30 days |
| Canada | 3–6 days | 6–10 days | ~30–40 days |
| UAE / Middle East | 2–5 days | 4–8 days | ~14–20 days |
Incoterms, Translated Into Money
The three terms we quote most. Same goods, different split of cost and responsibility — pick based on how much logistics you want to own.
FOB (Free On Board)
- We handle:
- We produce, pack, clear export customs, and deliver to the vessel.
- You handle:
- You arrange and pay freight from Chattogram port, plus import clearance and duties.
- Best for:
- Experienced importers with their own freight forwarder — maximum control, usually lowest total cost.
CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
- We handle:
- We pay freight and insurance to your destination port.
- You handle:
- You handle import clearance and duties once goods arrive at your port.
- Best for:
- Buyers who want us to handle the ocean leg but have a customs broker at home.
DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) — not offered by us
- We handle:
- Our standard is door-to-door with freight included in the unit price. You pay import duty and VAT at clearance.
- You handle:
- Under DDP you would pay nothing at the border. We do not sell on these terms.
- Best for:
- Included so you can compare quotes fairly. If another supplier quotes DDP, check what duty rate they have assumed — it is inside their unit price.
Deep dive: FOB vs CIF vs DDP — what you actually pay · Estimate your landed cost per piece
Customs Documentation Checklist
Prepared by our export team for every shipment — you receive digital copies before goods move:
- Commercial invoice (values, HS codes, terms)
- Packing list (cartons, weights, dimensions)
- Bill of lading (sea) or airway bill (air/courier)
- Certificate of origin
- Note: we are not REX registered, so we cannot issue an EU or UK preferential proof of origin. Budget for standard duty rates in those markets.
- Any buyer-specific docs (FDA statements, fumigation, inspection certificates) — tell us at quoting
Tracking, at every stage
Courier shipments: door-to-door tracking number. Air/sea: airway bill or bill of lading plus milestone updates from our logistics team — booked, departed, arrived, cleared, delivered. You’re never guessing where your goods are.
Cargo insurance
Included automatically under CIF; a small optional add-on under FOB and courier terms (typically well under 1% of goods value). We quote it with real numbers so you can decide — for sea shipments we recommend it.
Amazon FBA & 3PL delivery
FNSKU labeling, carton compliance, and delivery appointments into FBA or your third-party warehouse — tell us the destination type when quoting and prep is built into your price.
Shipping details for your market
Transit times, duty treatment, and documentation differ by destination — each market page has the specifics.
Want a Landed-Cost Quote?
Tell us your destination and preferred terms — your quote will show exactly what arrives and what it costs, all-in.
Itemised quote usually within 24 business hours • Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
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