Phone Parts HS Codes and Import Duty in Bangladesh: A Classification Guide for Importers

# Phone Parts HS Codes and Import Duty in Bangladesh: A Classification Guide for Importers

Getting phone parts HS codes right is the cheapest cost control a Bangladesh electronics importer has. The HS (Harmonized System) code on your Bill of Entry decides which duty lines apply, which documents customs expects, and how much scrutiny the consignment gets at Chattogram or Dhaka airport. A box of iPhone screens, a carton of power banks and a pallet of MacBook keyboards can arrive on the same flight from Shenzhen and still clear under three different headings, each with a different tax burden. This guide maps the codes K.H. Infinity uses for phone, tablet and laptop repair parts, explains how the Bangladesh total tax incidence stack is built on top of them, and lists the documents that keep a consignment moving.

What Is an HS Code and Why Does It Decide Your Duty?

An HS code is the international product classification number from the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System, used by customs authorities to identify goods and apply tariffs. The first six digits are shared worldwide. Bangladesh adds further digits for its national tariff lines.

The HS is revised roughly every five years. The current edition, HS 2022, entered into force on 1 January 2022. For our sector, the most important change was a new heading, 8524, which the WCO defines as flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens. Before 2022, display modules were classified according to the device they were built for. Since HS 2022, they have their own heading. That matters for repair-part importers, because a phone screen, a tablet screen and many other display assemblies now share one classification logic.

In Bangladesh, the code sets the rates for every layer of duty. One wrong digit can change the supplementary duty that applies, and through compounding, the VAT and advance taxes too.

Which HS Codes Apply to Phone and Laptop Repair Parts?

The table below shows the HS codes KHI uses for each product line we import. Codes are given at the international subheading level with the Bangladesh tariff line we declare. Always confirm the full national line and current rates in the tariff before you file.

Three classification details matter in practice:

1. OLED vs LCD within 8524. HS 2022 splits heading 8524 by technology: 8524.91 covers liquid crystals and 8524.92 covers OLED, with 8524.1x for modules without drivers or control circuits. Declare the subheading that matches what is physically in the carton, and keep supplier spec sheets that show the panel technology. Our iPhone display grades guide explains how Soft OLED, Hard OLED and incell LCD differ.
2. Displays are not "phone parts" under 8517.79. Because 8524 now exists, declaring a screen as a generic phone part is a classification error, even though it is fitted to a phone.
3. Laptop parts are not all one code. Keyboards, trackpads and logic-board components are generally parts of computers (8473.30). Display assemblies and batteries can fall under their own headings. Our MacBook parts A-number sourcing guide covers part identification.

How Does Bangladesh Import Duty Work? The TTI Stack Explained

Total Tax Incidence (TTI) is the combined burden of all duties and taxes collected at import on a Bangladesh tariff line, expressed as a share of the assessable value. It is not one rate. It is a stack:

• CD (Customs Duty): the base tariff on the assessable value.
• RD (Regulatory Duty): an additional levy applied to many tariff lines.
• SD (Supplementary Duty): applied to selected goods, and often the line that surprises importers most.
• VAT (Value Added Tax): charged on a base that includes the assessable value plus the duties above, which is why it compounds.
• AT (Advance Tax): a VAT-related advance collected at import stage on commercial imports.
• AIT (Advance Income Tax): collected at import and creditable against income tax for importers who file properly.

We do not publish rates here, because they change with each national budget and through SROs during the year. Use the official sources: the NBR tariff schedule, organised by fiscal year and chapter, and the Bangladesh Customs operative tariff, searchable by HS code or description. For a worked example of how the layers compound on a real CIF value, read why your Bangladesh import quote was wrong before the ship left port.

What Happens If Phone Parts Are Misclassified?

Misclassification is when goods are declared under an HS code that does not match their physical nature and function. In Bangladesh it causes three kinds of cost:

• Reassessment and demand notices. If customs reclassifies to a line with higher SD or CD, the importer pays the difference. Penalties can follow, and the consignment waits until it is settled.
• Physical examination. A mismatch between invoice description, HS code and contents is a common trigger for a full container or carton inspection. That adds days at port or airport. Our post on why Bangladesh import clearance gets delayed walks through where these delays happen.
• Overpayment you never recover. Declaring under a higher-duty code "to be safe" is still a misclassification. It quietly cuts margin on every shipment.

Mixed consignments carry the highest risk. A single invoice line reading "mobile accessories" that covers screens, batteries, chargers and earbuds gives customs no basis to classify, so expect the highest-duty interpretation. Invoice each product type on its own line, with its own HS code, quantity and unit value.

Which Documents Do You Need to Import Phone Parts into Bangladesh?

Most clearance problems for electronics come from missing or inconsistent paperwork rather than the goods themselves. A clean electronics file should include:

1. Commercial invoice with a precise product description, HS code per line, unit price, Incoterm and currency.
2. Packing list that matches the invoice line by line, with carton numbers, net and gross weights.
3. Bill of lading or air waybill.
4. Certificate of Origin (CoO) from the exporter's chamber or authorised body.
5. Import documentation and payment records under Bangladesh Bank rules, matched to the invoice value.
6. For lithium-ion batteries: a UN38.3 test summary and an MSDS/SDS. Airlines and forwarders will not accept lithium cargo without them. See our phone battery import guide on UN38.3 and grades and the companion post on iPhone battery health diagnostics.
7. For chargers and adapters: supplier CE and RoHS documentation and clear output ratings on the invoice. Our phone charger import guide on GaN and safety explains what to check.
8. For displays: supplier spec sheets showing panel technology (LCD or OLED), which support the 8524 subheading you declare. Model-level sourcing is covered in our Android display sourcing guide and iPad screen replacement parts guide.

The Bangladesh Trade Portal is the government's official source of regulatory information for importers. Use it to check whether a product needs any additional permits before you place the order.

How KHI Handles Classification and Clearance

K.H. Infinity (KHI) is a Bangladesh B2B importer of phone, tablet and laptop repair parts sourced from Shenzhen, China, with in-house NBR customs clearance and CE and RoHS supplier documentation. We classify each product line before the purchase order is placed, invoice by HS line, and file the battery and charger paperwork upfront, so repair-shop and reseller customers get a landed cost they can plan around. Our China import trade route covers the full Shenzhen to Bangladesh sequence.

If you are importing repair parts and want your codes, documents and landed cost checked before you ship, talk to our customs clearance team or request a quote with your product list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS code for mobile phone displays in Bangladesh?

Since HS 2022, phone display modules are classified under heading 8524, flat panel display modules. KHI declares LCD-based display assemblies under 8524.91.00. OLED modules fall under 8524.92, so match the subheading to the panel technology and keep the spec sheet on file.

What is the HS code for phone batteries?

Lithium-ion phone batteries are classified under HS 8507.60, lithium-ion accumulators. They also need a UN38.3 test summary and an MSDS/SDS for air or sea freight. Without those documents, forwarders will usually refuse the cargo.

How much import duty do I pay on phone parts in Bangladesh?

It depends on the HS code. Each tariff line carries its own combination of CD, RD, SD, VAT, AT and AIT, and rates change with the national budget. Check the current First Schedule through the NBR tariff schedule or the Bangladesh Customs operative tariff before you calculate landed cost.

Can I declare all phone accessories under one HS code?

No. Screens, batteries, chargers, earbuds and laptop parts fall under different headings, and a single "mobile accessories" line invites reassessment and physical examination. Invoice and declare each product type separately with its own HS code.

Why did the HS code for phone screens change in 2022?

HS 2022 introduced heading 8524 so that flat panel display modules are classified as products in their own right, rather than by the device they are built for. Importers who still declare screens under older parts headings risk a mismatch with the current tariff.

What documents are needed to clear phone parts at Chattogram or Dhaka?

You need a commercial invoice, a packing list, a bill of lading or air waybill, and a Certificate of Origin, plus payment documentation under Bangladesh Bank rules. Batteries also need UN38.3 and MSDS, and chargers should carry supplier CE and RoHS documentation. Consistency between invoice, packing list and HS code matters as much as the documents themselves.