STI Express Shipping Guide.
While shipping from Bangladesh, customs clearance will depend on the category of the good you are shipping. Your shipment can be categorized as –
- Documents, which do not have any commercial value.
- Non-document dutiable goods, which carries commercial value.
- Shipments of Documents, which do not have any commercial value requires only fully completed Stargaze International Air Waybill. Shipment of non-document dutiable goods, which carries commercial value requires the following documentation:
- Three copies of original commercial invoice in company letterhead for company to company non-document
- Export Registration Certificate
- Value Added Tax Registration (VAT) Certificate and
- Copy of the authorized letter identifying shipper as a liaison office or buying house.
Prohibitions & Restrictions
Bangladesh Customs has prohibited and restricted certain items for export from Bangladesh. These items are in addition to items prohibited by the IATA. Shippers are responsible for making sure that the goods they are shipping will be accepted by the destination country.
Shipment of the following items are forbidden for export from Bangladesh
- Currencies
- Pornographic materials
- Arms and explosives
- Leather (Wet blue)
- Ice (Wet)
- Radioactive material
- Jewelry containing precious metals
- Metals, precious
- Food, perishable
- Human body parts
- Liquor
- Live animals
- Passport
Shipment of original passports is totally restricted by the Customs of Bangladesh, but it may be exported in special cases with the endorsement of Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Shipping Regulations of Bangladesh
Please remember the following regulations while shipping from Bangladesh:
- For size and weight maximums please check with the destination country's limits.
- Dimensional weight or actual weight, whichever is greater, determines the shipment tariff. Choose this end of the day delivery service to have your documents and boxes delivered to over 220 countries/territories worldwide, designed for shipments of any weight where individual pieces may weigh as much as 68kg.
- 2,200+ dangerous goods commodities shipped
- Shipments available to/from more than 50 destinations
- Dry Ice and Lithium Battery Section II shipped to/from more than 80 countries/territories
Easy International Shipping
A wide range of services and door-to-door shipping options to solve your international export challenges, covering 220 territories across the globe.
Preferential Business Shipping Rates
With rates adapted to your shipping volume, it’s pricing that fits your business – not the other way around.
Flexible Delivery Options
Your customers will benefit from our On Demand Delivery services, allowing them to decide when and where their package is delivered. That means less enquiries and fewer returns for you.
Trusted Services
You’re in good company: STI Express is used by some of the world’s biggest brands and organizations.
We know international shipping can be complex, whether you’re sending one fabric sample to Hong Kong or a hundred automotive parts to Dubai. This international shipping checklist provides a brief overview of what you need to know and information to gather to make it easier.
01.Requesting a STI Express account offers many advantages – such as preferred pricing, online import/export shipping tools and access to STI tools designed to help simplify the complexities of international shipping. Plus free shipping supplies delivered right to your door.
02. The calculation of duties depends on the assessable value of a dutiable shipment. For the purpose of determining this estimate, dutiable goods in the shipment are given a classification code (up to ten digits) known as a Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code, Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Schedule B number. When determining a classification code, commodity descriptions might appear to be similar, but they can have significantly different rates of duty.
Learn more about classifying your shipment commodity
03. All STI Express services are time definite and offer secure door-to-door delivery service of goods and documents to and from virtually every country in the world. Whether you need your shipments delivered early morning or by the end of the working day, our service offers full track-and-trace visibility so you always know where your shipments are.
Export Services: STI Express provides door-to-door international export delivery of important time-sensitive document and non-document shipments by the next possible business day.
Learn more about Export Services
Import Services: STI Time Definite Import Services allow you to import from around the world by a specific time or the end of the next possible business day.
Learn more about Import Services
04. Whether you are importing or exporting, STI makes it simple for you to calculate a shipping rate quote with the service options of your choice, as well as find up-to-date transit times.
Getting a rate quote online is easy. Simply input your STI Express account number, the origin and destination details and the package scale weight and dimensions (length x width x height). Dimensions are used to calculate Volumetric Weight. Shipping charges are based on the greater of the shipment’s actual weight or volumetric weight. All available STI Express services – with a guaranteed delivery date and estimated charges – will be presented. If you do not have a STI Express account, rates as published in the STI Express Service and Rate Guide apply.
05. A “landed cost estimate” is a calculation of the total amount you can expect to pay for transit costs and insurance charges, as well as applied duties, taxes and fees for the commodities being shipped.
Diverse and ever-changing trade regulations and requirements in different parts of the world create complexities and challenges in shipping. Designed to help simplify things, the STI Trade Automation Services (TAS) solution provides total visibility on critical detailed trade information, all streamlined and customizable to meet your particular needs. To ensure your goods are transported as efficiently as possible, TAS provides access to millions of trade rules, giving you the information you need to ensure that your Customs paperwork is filled out completely and accurately – and provide a precise landed-cost estimate.
Calculate your landed cost
06. Your STI Express Waybill contains all the information STI needs to know to keep your shipment moving. All STI online shipping solutions make it easy to prepare your international shipment. By creating your waybill online you will have visibility to missing or incomplete information, as well as be advised of applicable STI services.
A Commercial Invoice is the first international document that you prepare as an exporter – for dutiable shipments. The Commercial Invoice serves as a bill for the goods from the importer to the exporter, and is evidence of the transaction.
Exporting: Some additional required and special case documents may be required for exporting – some examples include Electronic Export Information (EEI) – for high value shipments, Certificate of Origin and other Special Case Documents.
Learn more about required documents for exporting
Importing: A variety of required documents are required for importing in to the U.S. – some examples include Certificate of Origin, Packing List, Power of Attorney, Licenses, Permits, Carnets and more.
Learn more about required documents for importing
07. Clear Customs
When a shipment enters or leaves the country, Customs reviews the accompanying paperwork to ensure the shipper has followed all the appropriate rules and regulations.
Before handing over your shipments to STI, making sure you’ve filled out the paperwork properly and completely will help avoid delays in the Customs process.
To help ensure faster Customs clearance be sure to:
- Provide all necessary documents
- List each commodity separately with accurate descriptions
- Check for consistency across all documents
- Make sure documents are clearly written, typed or electronically submitted
- Provide as much detailed information as possible
- Confirm that all associated costs are correct
- Ensure that receiving country or person is not on a Denied Parties list
Learn more about clearing Customs for exporting
Learn more about clearing Customs for importing
08. Get in Touch: STI Express has the fastest, most knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives and we have Stevie® Awards to prove it. Don’t hesitate to call us, we’re here to help you.
- When you want it there fast but want to save money
- In-house customs clearance provided
- Up to three delivery attempts made
Saturday Delivery
Expand your options with Saturday Delivery.
Description
For time-critical shipments, STI offers the convenience of Saturday Delivery.
Delivery Commitment
Saturday Delivery commitment times depend on the shipping service you choose, and the origin and destination of your shipment.
Select Calculate Time and Cost to determine the delivery time of your shipment.
Pricing
Note: For Saturday Delivery, you must affix a Saturday Delivery sticker to each shipment. With some services, Saturday delivery of a UPS Returns shipment is available in the United States only. Contact your STI representative for more information.
Delivery Confirmation
Verify that your shipment was delivered with your choice of signature or adult signature options
Description
STI will provide you with proof of delivery in your choice of these options (where available):
- Delivery Confirmation: STI will provide confirmation of delivery without the recipient's signature. Note: Similar information is available when you track your package online.
- Signature Required: STI will obtain the recipient's signature and provide you with a printed copy. You may also view the recipient's signature online.
- Adult Signature Required: STI will obtain the adult recipient's signature and provide you with a printed copy. You may also view the adult recipient's signature online.
Declared Value
Gain peace of mind when shipping your domestic and international packages
Description
STI's liability for loss or damage is limited, depending on the type of package and your location. If the value of your goods exceeds this amount, use Declared Value for Carriage to declare a higher value for your shipment up to the maximum allowed in your country or territory.
The limits of declared value may vary according to the service chosen, and the origin and destination of the shipment. Select View Pricing for Value-Added Services for more information.
Direct Delivery Only
Make sure your high-priority or time-sensitive shipments don't get redirected to another location.
Description
Direct Delivery only ensures that a package is delivered to the residential or commercial address you provide. This service stops recipients from redirecting packages and prevents our drivers from rerouting deliveries when recipients are not at home, that includes STI Access Points.
Direct Delivery Only packages do not need a signature, so unless you choose to require one for shipment delivery these packages are eligible for Driver Release or Letter Box Release where available.
Packages that cannot be delivered will be returned to the shipper immediately.
Value-Added Services
STI Express offers value-added services such as collection and delivery options, delivery notification, and special handling to meet your shipping needs. (Value-added service offerings vary by country.)