Custom Clearance is the most important part of business transactions. Custom Clearance simply means clearance of goods purchased across international border at landlocked country like Nepal. It is the first step which need to be completed before any goods arrive in Nepal's border. A proper documentation is set to be required the fulfil the custom clearance process. Then only the goods are set free to be released in Nepal.
Currently, our company Easy Export and Import Services are importing goods from China and bringing into Nepal from 3 borders. Here are the following borders.
Tatopani Border
Tatopani Border is most famous border for importing goods via road from China to Nepal. Tatopani border falls along the way to the Araniko Highway. This highway is just in front of Khasa. At this border, the customs department follows the ASYCUDA World Electronic System for direct imports from China. This border is the easiest and shortest one for the transition period. What’s more interesting is that goods coming from the Tatopani border can get a certain reduction on the customs duties or taxes, which is generally imposed by the government. The necessary documents via the Tatopani border is a Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading manifest, Customs Declaration Form (CDF), certificate of origin (COO), import license for restricted items, BBN Form, Authority letter, HS code certificate, and Certificate of Insurance.
Kerung Border
The Kerung or Rasuwagadhi border is another border for importing goods from China to Nepal. This route lets people load goods via truck from Chinese cities like Lhasa and Shigatse. Due to some disputes and weather condition the route was closed for sometime, but is currently in operation. The normal transit time for this route is 7 to 15 days. The customs duty reductions of 4% are available for goods coming from Tibet if payment is made through a Letter of Credit.
Birgunj Border
The Birgunj border is the busiest border crossing between China and Nepal. It also uses the ASYCUDA World system for direct import from China to Nepal. Currently, the customs office for this border has been united with Birgunj Dry Port. Hence, now people can bring goods with high volume. Not only that, but goods are now checked properly, which follows the laws and regulations of the government.