How this corridor actually works
Ten guides to the mechanics of India–Nepal trade: what Nepal imports and from where, whether export to India is really duty-free, how clearance at Birgunj works, how to calculate landed cost, and why bag minimums are 50, 100 and 200. Every figure is attributed.
What Nepal imports from India — the FY 2025/26 breakdown
Nepal imported roughly NPR 1,210 billion of goods from India in FY 2025/26, about 58% of its total import bill of NPR 2.096 trillion, according to the Department of Custo…
Is importing from Nepal to India duty free?
Yes, for Nepali-manufactured goods. Under the Indo-Nepal Treaty of Trade they enter India at zero basic customs duty on a non-reciprocal basis. But IGST still applies, so…
Raxaul–Birgunj customs clearance: documents, timeline, and the mistakes that cost a week
With matching paperwork, a consignment clears the Indian side at Raxaul in roughly 4 to 8 hours and the Nepali side at Birgunj in 1 to 2 days. When the invoice, packing l…
How to calculate landed cost for goods imported into Nepal
Nepal assesses customs duty of between 0% and 80% on the CIF value of imported goods, then 13% VAT on the CIF value plus the duty. Because freight sits inside CIF, expens…
Corporate gifting in Nepal: what banks and INGOs actually order, by season
Corporate gifting in Nepal concentrates in two windows: the Dashain and Tihar festival season in autumn, and the start of the fiscal year in mid-July. Banks buy diaries, …
Hemp and allo bags: inside Nepal's natural-fibre manufacturing base
Nepal has a genuine export-grade manufacturing base in hemp and nettle-fibre bags, with factories advertising capacity of 3,000 or more backpacks a month with full custom…
Bag MOQs explained — why 50, 100 and 200 are different numbers
Minimum order quantities for custom bags are 50 pieces for laptop, gym and duffle bags, 100 for backpacks and sling bags, and 200 for tote bags. The differences are arith…
Nepal's LDC graduation deferral to 2029: what it means for importers and exporters
Nepal formally asked the United Nations on 13 May 2026 to postpone its graduation from least-developed-country status from November 2026 to November 2029 — its fourth def…
Sourcing corporate merchandise from India: a practical guide for Nepali buyers
Most Nepali corporate merchandise is manufactured in India, and buying it well is a sourcing problem rather than a shopping problem. The three things that decide whether …
Screen printing vs embroidery vs heat transfer on bags — choosing by use case
Screen printing is cheapest for flat logos of a few solid colours. Embroidery is raised, most durable and best on shirts, caps and bag panels that will be washed. Heat tr…
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