Why Indian garlic for Bangladesh
Bangladesh depends on imports for a large share of its garlic, and India is the nearest source by road.
Sizes we supply
Fresh white garlic, sorted by bulb size. Four sizes cover the range organised buyers usually ask for, from 27–32 mm up to 42 mm and above. Ships under HS 0703.20 (fresh or chilled garlic).
| Size | Bulb size |
|---|---|
| AA | 27–32 mm |
| AAA | 33–37 mm |
| AAAA | 38–42 mm |
| Bom | 42 mm+ |
Getting it to Bangladesh
By road across the India–Bangladesh land border, or by sea into Chattogram.
- Entry: Benapole land port (from Petrapole, India)
- Entry: Chattogram seaport
We quote on Ex Works (EXW) and Free On Board (FOB): our responsibility ends at the Indian port or border point, and the onward leg is the buyer's. Import clearance in Bangladesh is regulated by the Plant Quarantine Wing, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
Importing into Bangladesh: what is needed
- The importer applies online for a plant quarantine import permit before opening the letter of credit; it is valid four months.
- The permit's number and date are written on India's phytosanitary certificate, which goes with every consignment.
- For garlic, the importer gives the plant quarantine officer at least 7 days' notice before arrival.
- Goods enter only through designated land ports and Chattogram.
- We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
Packing
- Packaging: Mesh bags or Cartons
- Pack sizes: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 50 kg
- Shelf life: 3–6 months, kept cool and dry
- Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Questions
Quick answers.
Can Balaji Fruit Company supply garlic to Bangladesh?
Bangladesh depends on imports for a large share of its garlic, and India is the nearest source by road. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Bangladesh?
By road across the India–Bangladesh land border, or by sea into Chattogram. Main entry: Benapole land port (from Petrapole, India), Chattogram seaport.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Bangladesh?
The importer applies online for a plant quarantine import permit before opening the letter of credit; it is valid four months. The permit's number and date are written on India's phytosanitary certificate, which goes with every consignment. For garlic, the importer gives the plant quarantine officer at least 7 days' notice before arrival. Goods enter only through designated land ports and Chattogram. We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
HS 0703.20, fresh or chilled garlic.
When is garlic in season?
Late spring to early summer.
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