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Introduction on the mandate and the services provided by SGS: Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI) of Exports from countries under Zone A and C.

Main objectives: Protection of Customs Revenues

Service Mandated By: National Board of Revenues, Ministry of Finance

Start Date (Month/Year): January 2005

Scope of the Mandate

  • Physical Inspection
  • Valuation
  • HS Classification
  • Import Eligibility
  • FCL Sealing
  • Labelling of non-FCL and sampled packages

Description of Actual Services Provided by the SGS Staff

Under SRO 255-Law 2002/1973/Customs 19/09/2002, the Government of the Republic of Bangladesh mandates SGS to conduct PSI of all imports subject to this programme from Zone A and C countries.

Proper identification of goods prior to shipment, with regard to quality, quantity, tariff classification, import eligibility and the provision of valuation information for Customs purposes. The programme allows for the correct assessment of import duties and taxes by Customs to the advantage of both government and trade.