Completely Built-Up (CBU)

Definition Summary

A vehicle that is manufactured and assembled entirely in its country of origin (e.g. Japan, Germany, UK) and imported into Bangladesh as a fully finished, ready-to-drive unit.

What is a Completely Built-Up (CBU) Vehicle?

Completely Built-Up (CBU) refers to automobiles that are fully assembled, tested, painted, and certified by the original manufacturer at foreign manufacturing plants prior to shipment.

Advantages of CBU Imports in Bangladesh

  • Factory Quality Control: Assembled in high-precision robotic assembly plants adhering to stringent Japanese (JIS) and European manufacturing tolerances.
  • Genuine Original Parts: Every component from factory sound insulation to safety airbags remains 100% genuine factory OEM.
  • Higher Durability & Resale Value: CBU reconditioned Japanese vehicles maintain superior long-term reliability and premium resale value in the Dhaka automotive market.
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Completely Built-Up (CBU)

Q1:Why do CBU cars attract higher import duty in Bangladesh?

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) levies higher supplementary duty and regulatory tariffs on CBU units to incentivize local industrial manufacturing and assembly.

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