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NEPAL
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Valued Inventory (in English) describing
contents of cartons (PBO - "packed by
owner" and miscellaneous are not acceptable),
and showing specific details for all electrical
and electronic items and invoices for new
items and invoices for new items.
- Original Insurance Certificate
- CTD (Customs Transit Declaration) for shipments
cleared at Indian ports
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to
clear shipment
- Customers contact address and phone number
in Nepal
- Diplomatic shipments require a Diplomatic
Exemption Certificate issued by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs with CIF value of the shipment
- Duty-Free Exemption Certificate issued by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with CIF value
of the shipment is required for privileged
persons (most foreign experts, advisors, and
consultants for the Government)
- Foreign Nationals on private contract and
returning Nepalese must ALSO provide the following
documents:
- Passport of Customer and each member
of the family
- Certificate of his Employer stating
income sources of Customer
- Import License issued by the Department
of Commerce
- ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED WELL IN ADVANCE
(minimum 20 to 30 days) OF ARRIVAL OF SHIPMENT
AT INDIAN PORT TO AVOID HEAVY DEMURRAGE AND
OTHER ADDITIONAL CHARGES
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS
CLEARANCE
- ALL SHIPMENTS INSPECTED
- Privileged persons are free of Customs duties
and taxes on their household goods shipments
- Duty-free import is valid for six months
from Customer's arrival date
- Since shipments are often routed via Calcutta,
shipments are subject to control and inspection
by Indian Customs, CTD essential
- Shipment must be consigned to owners full
name and address in Nepal
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items require an invoice and Certificate
of Origin
- Long list of dutiable items including electrical
and electronic goods, cosmetics and new items
(Customer must obtain further information
from Consulate of Nepal)
- Antiques, pure silver and gold must be declared
at the time of arrival and be re-exported
at time of departure from Nepal
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition (must obtain prior
approval from the Government of Nepal before
importing)
- Drugs
- Beef products
- Pornographic material
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Privileged persons can import an auto duty-free
- Vehicles over five years old are prohibited
- Documents required:
- Invoice showing model, engine number
and chassis number
- Registration and Ownership Certificate
for used autos
PETS
- Health Certificate
- Allowed as accompanied or as unaccompanied
baggage
- Customers presence required for clearance
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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