Shipping from Bangladesh to USA

Trade Overview

Bangladesh is one of the largest exporters of apparel and textile goods to the United States. Airlift supports this high-volume corridor with consistent ocean freight services from key Bangladeshi ports such as Chittagong, connecting to major U.S. gateways including Baltimore, Los Angeles, and New York. This trade lane is driven by garment exports, industrial raw materials, and manufactured goods, requiring reliability, customs compliance, and visibility — all of which Airlift provides as a licensed NVOCC.

This trade lane profile is derived entirely from Airlift’s recent shipment data over the last 12 months.

Quick Facts : Bangladesh USA
Service TypeFull Container Load (FCL) & LCL (where available)
Operational ControlShipments coordinated through licensed agent partners in Bangladesh; destination handled via Airlift offices in the United States
Major Origin PortsChittagong
Major Destination PortsBaltimore, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York
Typical Transit Time Range45–58 days (based on historical shipment data, P10–P90 range)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, 40FT High Cube
Primary CommoditiesReady-made garments (RMG), textiles, apparel accessories, household goods
Additional Cargo TypesJute products, footwear, industrial components
Customs HandlingExport compliance coordinated through agent partners in Bangladesh; U.S. import processing via licensed brokers and Airlift USA offices
Major Ports (Based on Airlift Shipment Volume)

Top Origin Port:

Chittagong

Top Destination Ports:

Baltimore, Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York

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Transit Times (Based on Historical Airlift Data – P10 to P90)

Origin from Chittagong

Destination Ports

Average Transit Time

Baltimore

46–55 days

Long Beach

48–58 days

Los Angeles

47–57 days

New York

45–54 days

Transit durations may include transshipment via Colombo, Singapore, or Port Klang depending on carrier routing.

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Common Commodities Shipped

Top 4 Commodities by Volume:

  • Ready-Made Garments (RMG)
  • Textile and apparel accessories
  • Household goods
  • Personal effects and small industrial cargo

Additional Commodities Handled:

Jute products, footwear, frozen food shipments (where permitted).

Customs & Compliance

At Origin – Bangladesh

  • Commercial Invoice & Packing List required
  • EXP Form, Letter of Credit (LC) or Bank Certificate
  • Export documentation under EPB and National Board of Revenue regulations

At Destination – USA

  • ISF (Importer Security Filing) required before loading
  • CBP entry and customs bond mandatory
  • Apparel goods subject to HTS compliance, quota rules, and labeling requirements
Service Options
  • Full Container Load (FCL) – 20FT & 40FT
  • LCL (Less than Container Load) – available on select services
  • Garment on Hanger (GOH) solutions on request
  • Door Delivery & Final Mile Services available
Why Airlift for Bangladesh–USA Trade
  • Specialized expertise in apparel and textile logistics
  • Regular carrier connectivity with U.S. ports
  • Customs documentation compliance and proactive coordination
  • Shipment visibility through Airlift’s digital logistics platform
  • Proven reliability on long-haul Southeast Asia–USA lanes

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