NBR begins publishing HS code–wise import data online

NBR building

Dhaka, Feb 3 — The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started publishing HS code–wise import data on its website to enhance transparency and improve public access to trade-related information.

The initiative follows long-standing demands from young entrepreneurs, students, investors, trade researchers, businesspeople and journalists for easier access to reliable import data, according to a press release.

By making the data publicly available, the revenue authority aims to support data-driven analysis, informed decision-making and research across the trade and investment ecosystem.

The NBR said HS code–based import information covering both commercial imports and imports under bonded warehouse facilities has been uploaded to the customs section of the publication portal on its official website.

The latest dataset, released last week, contains import information for December 2025.

The published data provide detailed product-wise information in line with HS code classifications, including quantity, weight and declared value, allowing users to analyse import patterns at a granular level and track movements over time.

Officials said the move would make import-related information more accessible, open and transparent, while significantly expanding opportunities for the use of credible data by entrepreneurs, academics, analysts, journalists and policymakers.

The availability of HS code–wise data is also expected to help stakeholders gain clearer insights into international market prices and price fluctuations, as well as analyse import trends, seasonal variations and product movement dynamics.

Besides, the data will facilitate assessments of the country’s trade structure, import dependency and the flow of industrial raw materials under bonded facilities, and support evaluations of the effectiveness of incentives for export-oriented industries. - UNB