Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh pear in Bangladesh is primarily an import-supplied consumer fruit category, with domestic production described as non-local and not yet commercially established. A locally developed pear variety (BARI Nashpati-1) exists, and a research-station orchard in Moulvibazar has reported fruiting and harvest timing in July–August. Market access for imported fresh pears is strongly shaped by plant quarantine controls, including import permits, phytosanitary certification from the origin country, and a Plant Quarantine Wing release order after Bill of Entry submission. Landed cost competitiveness can be materially affected by duties and taxes reported by Bangladesh Customs for pears HS codes.
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market with limited non-commercial domestic production
Domestic RoleConsumption market; domestic production reported mainly at research/trial level rather than established commercial supply
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
SeasonalityDomestic pear harvest timing has been reported for a research-station orchard as mid-July through August; seasonality of imported supply is not specified in the cited sources.
Specification
Secondary Variety- BARI Nashpati-1 (locally released variety; commercial prevalence not established in cited sources)
Physical Attributes- Research-station pears were described as green and brown in color with somewhat rough skin; BARI Nashpati-1 is described as brown, crisp, and medium-sized in the referenced variety note.
Compositional Metrics- BARI Nashpati-1 is described with brix (TSS) around 10% in the referenced variety note (verify in official BARI varietal documentation for procurement use).
Packaging- If solid/raw wood packaging materials are used, ISPM 15 treatment/marking compliance is required for Plant Quarantine Wing release-order issuance per Bangladesh Customs Import Export Hub notes.
Supply Chain
Value Chain- Importer readiness (IRC/BIN + LC or sales contract + shipping/insurance docs) → Plant Quarantine Wing import permit (before LC) → shipment → Bill of Entry submission → Plant Quarantine Wing inspection and release order → customs duty/tax assessment and payment → cargo release and domestic distribution
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeSea
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access can be blocked if Bangladesh plant-quarantine requirements are not met: Bangladesh Customs Import Export Hub lists an Import Permit (before opening LC), prior notification, origin-country Phytosanitary Certificate, and a Plant Quarantine Wing Release Order after Bill of Entry submission for pears HS 08083010; without compliant documentation and clearance sequencing, shipments risk hold or non-release.Align shipment timeline to obtain PQW Import Permit before LC/dispatch, provide the origin-country Phytosanitary Certificate, file prior notification within the stated lead time, and pre-validate document consistency against the HS-code-specific checklist.
Packaging Compliance MediumPlant Quarantine Wing Release Order issuance can be denied if packaging materials made of raw/solid wood are not treated as per ISPM 15, per the Bangladesh Customs Import Export Hub note under pears HS 08083010.Use non-wood packaging where feasible; if pallets/crates are used, ensure ISPM 15 treatment/marking documentation is available and matches the shipment.
Tariff And Tax MediumLanded-cost risk is elevated because Bangladesh Customs’ duty calculator displays a high total tax incidence for pears HS 08083090; changes in fiscal-year tariff schedules or HS classification can materially alter profitability.Confirm the exact HS line and current duties/taxes on Bangladesh Customs channels at quotation and before LC opening; include tariff-change clauses where possible.
Logistics MediumFresh pears are quality-sensitive and the Bangladesh clearance workflow for plant products includes documentary checks and (where selected) physical inspection plus Plant Quarantine Wing examination for Release Order issuance; any clearance hold increases dwell time and quality-loss risk.Plan arrival to minimize port dwell time, ensure complete documentation at first presentation, and use monitored cold-chain logistics appropriate to the chosen transport mode.
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to import fresh pears into Bangladesh?Bangladesh Customs’ Import Export Hub lists key requirements for pears including importer registrations (e.g., IRC and BIN), commercial/shipping documents (invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, certificate of origin), and plant-quarantine documents such as a Plant Quarantine Wing import permit (before opening LC), prior notification to the Plant Quarantine Officer, an origin-country phytosanitary certificate, and a Plant Quarantine Wing release order issued after the Bill of Entry is submitted.
When is local pear harvest reported in Bangladesh (where domestic pears have been trialed)?A report on pears grown at Akbarpur Regional Agricultural Research Station in Moulvibazar states that trees bloom from mid-March to mid-April and that fruit can be picked from mid-July through August; the same report notes pears have not yet started to grow commercially in Bangladesh.
Why does ISPM 15 matter for importing fresh pears into Bangladesh?Bangladesh Customs’ Import Export Hub notes that the Plant Quarantine Wing release order will not be issued if packaging materials made of raw or solid wood are not treated as per ISPM 15, so non-compliant wooden pallets or crates can directly delay or block clearance.