BSTI Mandatory Certification — Imported Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps?

Major gap — BSTI mandatory certification and pre-shipment inspection are required for imported air conditioners and heat pumps; CCC evidence is not accepted and a separate BSTI compliance route must be arranged before importation.

Energy Efficiency Label — SREDA Direction for Air Conditioners?

Gap — SREDA energy efficiency labelling for air conditioners is an active policy direction in Bangladesh; exporters must confirm current mandatory scope and apply Bangladesh-format labels where required; Chinese GB energy labels are not accepted.

BERC Grid Connection and Import Approval for Electrical Equipment?

Partial gap — grid voltage and frequency are fully compatible (220 V / 50 Hz); however, BERC regulatory clearances for grid-connected heat pump equipment above applicable capacity thresholds must be confirmed separately before importation.

Refrigerant Controls — DoE ODS Permit and HCFC Phase-Down?

Gap — R-22 is subject to phase-down import restrictions; a DoE ODS permit is required for controlled refrigerants; R-32 or R-410A products are recommended for Bangladesh export; Chinese refrigerant declarations do not substitute Bangladesh DoE permit requirements.

Electrical Safety — BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 and 220 V / 50 Hz Grid Compatibility?

Partial gap — grid voltage and frequency are fully compatible (220 V / 50 Hz); however, BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 compliance under BSTI mandatory certification must be separately obtained; BTRC type-approval is additionally required for wireless-enabled units; CCC and SRRC approvals are not accepted as Bangladesh equivalents.

China-to-Bangladesh Air-source Heat Pump Compliance Gap Matrix

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Bangladesh (BSTI / BERC / BTRC)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
BSTI Mandatory Certification — Imported Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps	China operates the CCC (China Compulsory Certification) regime for heat pumps and air conditioners, including testing to GB 4706.32 for safety and GB/T 7725 for performance. CCC certificates and Chinese test reports constitute domestic-market evidence only and are not accepted by BSTI as Bangladesh certification evidence.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) GB 4706.32 GB/T 7725 GB 25454	The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) administers mandatory product certification for listed electrical goods including imported air conditioners and heat pumps. Products must carry the BSTI mark before sale or importation for domestic use. BSTI certification requires conformity to applicable BDS standards (which adopt IEC frameworks), a BSTI pre-shipment inspection or import certificate for listed goods, and factory or batch testing documentation. The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution Ordinance 1985 and subsequent rules establish the mandatory certification regime. CCC (China Compulsory Certification) is not recognised by BSTI and does not substitute the BSTI mark.Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution Ordinance 1985 BSTI mandatory certification scheme for electrical goods BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 (heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers) BSTI pre-shipment inspection / import certificate requirement for listed goods	CCC does not substitute BSTI mandatory certification. Chinese exporters must engage a BSTI-recognised route for product conformity to BDS/IEC 60335-2-40, arrange BSTI pre-shipment inspection or an import certificate, and ensure the BSTI mark is affixed before importation. Existing CCC test reports may support but cannot replace BSTI-required documentation. Importers and exporters should confirm the current BSTI mandatory product list and applicable BDS standard edition before shipment.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — BSTI mandatory certification and pre-shipment inspection are required for imported air conditioners and heat pumps; CCC evidence is not accepted and a separate BSTI compliance route must be arranged before importation.	Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)2026-06-17 · reference
Energy Efficiency Label — SREDA Direction for Air Conditioners	China requires energy efficiency labels on room air conditioners under GB 12021.3 and GB 4294, with efficiency grades determined by COP, SEER, or SCOP testing under GB/T 7725 and GB 25454. Chinese energy labels and efficiency test reports are not accepted as Bangladesh SREDA label documentation.GB 12021.3 (energy label for room air conditioners) GB 4294 GB/T 7725 GB 25454	Bangladesh's Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), operating under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Master Plan, is directing mandatory energy efficiency labelling for air conditioners in Bangladesh. The labelling framework for air conditioners follows a star-rating or similar efficiency tier system intended to align with IEC efficiency testing methodologies and BDS adopted standards. While the Bangladesh programme is at a developing stage, importers of air conditioners and heat pumps should confirm current SREDA mandatory label scope, applicable efficiency test standards, and label format requirements before shipment, as obligations can be activated or revised by ministerial notification.Bangladesh Energy Efficiency and Conservation Master Plan SREDA mandatory energy efficiency label direction for air conditioners BDS adopted IEC efficiency test standards for air conditioners	China's energy label and efficiency test results are not accepted as Bangladesh SREDA label documentation. Exporters should confirm whether SREDA mandatory labelling has been activated for the target product category, obtain efficiency test data to applicable BDS/IEC standards if required, and apply a Bangladesh-format energy label before importation. The SREDA programme scope and timeline should be verified with current official sources before shipment.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — SREDA energy efficiency labelling for air conditioners is an active policy direction in Bangladesh; exporters must confirm current mandatory scope and apply Bangladesh-format labels where required; Chinese GB energy labels are not accepted.	Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA), Bangladesh2026-06-17 · reference
BERC Grid Connection and Import Approval for Electrical Equipment	China operates at 220 V (single-phase) / 380 V (three-phase) at 50 Hz — identical to Bangladesh. Chinese heat pumps designed for the domestic GB 9706 and GB 25454 framework are voltage- and frequency-compatible with Bangladesh's grid without modification. Grid-side approvals in China are administered through the National Energy Administration (NEA) and local utilities, which are separate from BERC.GB 25454 (COP/SCOP for heat pumps) GB/T 7725 (performance of room air conditioners) China NEA grid connection rules	The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), established under the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003, regulates the electricity sector including grid-connected equipment standards and import approvals for certain electrical devices. Heat pumps and large air-conditioning equipment connected to the grid may require BERC clearance or compliance confirmation depending on rated capacity and installation context. Grid voltage in Bangladesh is 220 V (single-phase) and 380 V (three-phase) at 50 Hz, identical to China, giving Chinese heat pump products excellent electrical compatibility on voltage and frequency.Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003 BERC grid connection and equipment import regulations Bangladesh grid: 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz	Grid voltage and frequency compatibility is excellent — no hardware modification required for 220 V / 50 Hz products. The gap is regulatory: BERC grid-connection or import approval obligations for heat pumps above certain rated capacity thresholds should be confirmed with BERC before importation. Chinese NEA approvals and CCC certificates do not substitute BERC clearances.[INFORMATIONAL] Partial gap — grid voltage and frequency are fully compatible (220 V / 50 Hz); however, BERC regulatory clearances for grid-connected heat pump equipment above applicable capacity thresholds must be confirmed separately before importation.	Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)2026-06-17 · reference
Refrigerant Controls — DoE ODS Permit and HCFC Phase-Down	China applies refrigerant safety standards under GB 9237 and GB/T 7725, and participates in Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment obligations as a non-Article 5 country. R-22 use in new room air conditioners is restricted in China. R-32 and R-410A are the dominant refrigerants in Chinese heat pumps and split-system air conditioners exported internationally. Chinese refrigerant declarations, GB safety reports, and domestic ODS documentation do not substitute Bangladesh DoE ODS permit requirements.GB 9237 (refrigerating systems and heat pumps — safety requirements) GB/T 7725 China Montreal Protocol / Kigali Amendment implementation	Bangladesh's Department of Environment (DoE) administers ozone-depleting substance (ODS) controls, including HCFC phase-down obligations under the Montreal Protocol. R-22 (HCFC-22) is subject to phase-down controls and import quotas in Bangladesh, and its use in new imported air conditioners and heat pumps is declining. R-32 and R-410A are the preferred low-ODP refrigerant alternatives for the Bangladesh market. Importers of heat pump and air-conditioning equipment using ODS or controlled refrigerants may be required to obtain a DoE import permit or ODS licence before shipment. Equipment labels must identify the refrigerant type and charge quantity. Bangladesh participates in Kigali Amendment HFC phase-down planning.Bangladesh Ozone Depleting Substances Rules 2004 Montreal Protocol HCFC phase-down schedule for Bangladesh (Article 5 country) Kigali Amendment HFC phase-down planning — Bangladesh DoE ODS import permit / licence requirement BDS refrigerant safety standards (IEC / ISO adoption)	R-22-charged products face import restrictions in Bangladesh due to HCFC phase-down controls; exporters should use R-32 or R-410A. A DoE ODS import permit may be required before shipment for controlled refrigerants. Equipment must be labelled with refrigerant type and charge quantity. Chinese GB refrigerant documents do not substitute Bangladesh DoE ODS permit requirements. Exporters should confirm current DoE permit requirements, R-22 import quota status, and Kigali Amendment HFC obligations with current official sources before contracting.[INFORMATIONAL] Gap — R-22 is subject to phase-down import restrictions; a DoE ODS permit is required for controlled refrigerants; R-32 or R-410A products are recommended for Bangladesh export; Chinese refrigerant declarations do not substitute Bangladesh DoE permit requirements.	Department of Environment (DoE), Bangladesh2026-06-17 · reference
Electrical Safety — BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 and 220 V / 50 Hz Grid Compatibility	China applies GB 4706.32 (safety of heat pumps and air conditioners, equivalent to IEC 60335-2-40) and GB 4706.1 (general safety, equivalent to IEC 60335-1) under the CCC mandatory regime. China's grid is 220 V (single-phase) / 380 V (three-phase) at 50 Hz, identical to Bangladesh, confirming direct electrical compatibility. Chinese CCC safety test reports may provide useful technical evidence but are not directly accepted by BSTI as Bangladesh BDS/IEC compliance evidence. Wireless modules in Chinese products are subject to SRRC (State Radio Regulation Commission) type approval in China, which is separate from Bangladesh BTRC type-approval.GB 4706.32 (equivalent to IEC 60335-2-40) GB 4706.1 (equivalent to IEC 60335-1) CCC (China Compulsory Certification) SRRC type approval for wireless modules (China) GB 9237 (refrigerant safety baseline)	Bangladesh adopts BDS standards based on IEC frameworks for electrical safety of household and similar appliances. Heat pumps and air-conditioning equipment must comply with BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 (particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers) as part of the BSTI mandatory certification process. Bangladesh's grid operates at 220 V (single-phase) / 380 V (three-phase) at 50 Hz — identical to China's grid parameters — meaning Chinese heat pump products are electrically compatible without voltage or frequency conversion. Product labelling must reflect Bangladesh voltage and frequency specifications. BTRC type-approval is additionally required for products incorporating wireless communication modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) used for remote control or smart-home connectivity.BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 (heat pumps, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers — particular requirements) BDS/IEC 60335-1 (household and similar electrical appliances — general requirements) BSTI mandatory certification framework for electrical goods BTRC type-approval for wireless communication modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Bangladesh grid: 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz	Grid voltage and frequency are fully compatible — no hardware modification required for standard Chinese 220 V / 50 Hz heat pump products. The primary safety gap is certification: CCC test reports based on GB 4706.32 (which aligns closely with IEC 60335-2-40) may reduce re-testing scope but do not substitute BSTI mandatory certification to BDS/IEC 60335-2-40. Products with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless modules require separate BTRC type-approval in Bangladesh, which is not substituted by Chinese SRRC approval. Exporters should confirm current BDS standard edition, BSTI test laboratory acceptance, and BTRC wireless module obligations before shipment.[INFORMATIONAL] Partial gap — grid voltage and frequency are fully compatible (220 V / 50 Hz); however, BDS/IEC 60335-2-40 compliance under BSTI mandatory certification must be separately obtained; BTRC type-approval is additionally required for wireless-enabled units; CCC and SRRC approvals are not accepted as Bangladesh equivalents.	Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI)2026-06-17 · reference

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