Who needs it?
Tea exporters and gardens selling directly to foreign buyers.
Government fees
Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tea Board service | FreeSource: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-teaboard/2026/9/74504504-8c97-4644-abc6-2fdbd3a88df3.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Export cess | 1% cess paid in advance to the Tea Board by DD/pay-orderSource: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-teaboard/2026/9/74504504-8c97-4644-abc6-2fdbd3a88df3.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Direct from garden (citizen charter)
- Application in the prescribed form
- Export contract
- Broker's valuation report
- Garden evidence if the same tea sells at auction (garden average)
- DD/pay-order for 1% cess
Bought at auction
- Application form for export of auction-purchased tea
- Auction purchase documents
- Export contract / LC
- DD/pay-order for 1% cess
Step-by-step process
- 1
Sign the export contract with the buyer.
- 2
Download the right form (garden or auction) from the Tea Board website.
- 3
Pay the 1% cess by DD/pay-order.
- 4
Apply to the Tea Board and receive permission.
- 5
Ship with EXP/customs documents.
Frequently asked questions
Do I also need an ERC?
Yes — tea exporters need a valid Export Registration Certificate (ERC) from CCI&E.
Legal basis & official sources
- Tea Act 2016
- Export Policy (current)
- Bangladesh Tea Board (Commerce Division)
Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.