Nepal

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
Customer’s presence required for clearance