HS Heading 8456
Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines
7 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 84 (Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84561100 | Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes,Operated by laser | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 84561200 | Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes , Oper by other light or ph | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 84562000 | Machine-Tools Operated By Ultrasonic Processes | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 84563000 | Machine-Tools Operated By Electro-Discharge Processes | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 84564000 | Operated by plasma arc processes | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 84565000 | Water-jet cutting machines | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
| 84569000 | Other m/c-tools(excl. laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electr | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 28.73% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 1,209,153,784 (557,016 kg) under this heading, across 7 of its 7 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 6 | 100,848 kg | BDT 182,062,265 |
| January 2026 | 6 | 117,460 kg | BDT 265,735,347 |
| February 2026 | 6 | 104,086 kg | BDT 128,384,854 |
| March 2026 | 5 | 59,505 kg | BDT 183,800,207 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 61,831 kg | BDT 235,229,033 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 113,286 kg | BDT 213,942,078 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 84561100 — Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes,Operated by laser — BDT 197,378,521
- 84569000 — Other m/c-tools(excl. laser or other light or photon beam, ultra-sonic, electr — BDT 11,083,056
- 84562000 — Machine-Tools Operated By Ultrasonic Processes — BDT 3,068,583
- 84561200 — Operated by laser or other light or photon beam processes , Oper by other light or ph — BDT 1,171,109
- 84563000 — Machine-Tools Operated By Electro-Discharge Processes — BDT 1,108,305
Bonded imports. A further BDT 157,118,859 (36,690 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 11.5% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.