Nepal is a nation of fertile verdant valleys, ancient civilisations, and the birthplace of Buddha. But it is better known today as a landlocked and small country that is home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains - including the biggest of the bunch: Mt. Everest.
Those magnificent mountains attract foreign mountaineers and provide much needed employment for guides and Sherpas. However, the rugged terrain and iconic scenery means that e-commerce is still in its infancy in Nepal. That is bound to change as the government implements an e-commerce bill. And given that 70% of Nepalese are under the age of 35, there will be an inevitable surge of Nepal's e-commerce economy in the coming years.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Nepal through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Nepal. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Nepal
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Apr 3, 2023
8:49 am
Bharatpur, BH, NP
Delivered
Apr 2, 2023
7:18 am
Jitpur, JI, NP
In transit
Apr 1, 2023
9:03 pm
Pokhara, PO, NP
International Clearance
Apr 1, 2023
8:14 am
Kathmandu, KA, NP
In transit
Apr 1, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
Mar 31, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Nepal before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
A gift shipment to Nepal from Canada will incur duty and taxes regardless of its value. There are no value thresholds below which gifts may enter without a duty or tax charge.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Nepal from an individual in Canada will be charged duty and taxes no matter what its value is.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A gift shipment from a business in Canada to a business in Nepal will incur duty and taxes.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
If a Canadian business ships a gift to an individual in Nepal, the parcel will be liable to duty and tax charges regardless of its value.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Tenzing Norgay Pardi Bazaar Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Phone: +977 61-460742
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
All gift shipments to Nepal will be charged duty and tax. For a shipment with multiple gifts, be sure to wrap and tag each gift separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Tenzing Norgay Pardi Bazaar Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Phone: +977 61-460742
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Tenzing Norgay Pardi Bazaar Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Phone: +977 61-460742
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Goods shipped to Nepal for repair may enter with a refundable payment of 0.5% of duty owed.
Items Under Warranty
Machinery sent to Nepal under warranty will not incur GST when it re-enters Canada. However, Nepalese customs will charge a refundable deposit of 0.5% of the duty owed.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
If a piece of equipment is sent to Nepal for repair and is no longer under warranty, GST will be charged. GST will be applied to the value of the parts plus the cost of the repair itself, and on any duties incurred.
NOTE: A refundable deposit of 0.5% of any duties owed will be required when the item enters Nepal.
Sending Product for Repair to Nepal
Equipment shipped to Nepal for repair will incur GST upon its return to Canada.
Returning Repaired Product to Nepal
Equipment repaired in Canada must be returned to Nepal within 3 months of its departure so that no duty charges will be incurred. This time provision may be extended by 3 months with authorisation of Nepalese authorities.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Nepal or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Temporary imports are often done to display goods at trade fairs and other similar exhibition events.
Goods may enter Nepal as temporary imports providing a refundable deposit is made to cover the expected duty of the items.
Also, the goods may stay in Nepal no longer than 3 months; however, with the payment of an additional 10% of the duty amount, an item may remain in Nepal a further 3 months for a total maximum of 6 months.
ATA Carnets
Nepal does not recognise ATA Carnets for temporary imports.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
All goods shipped to Nepal from Canada will be liable to duty and VAT no matter the value of the shipment. This is because the country does not have a threshold value for imports.
Occasional Shipper
All importations of sold goods will incur duty and taxes regardless of the value of the item.
Regular shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Nepal from Canada, we recommend you employ the services of a licenced and registered Nepalese customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Tenzing Norgay Pardi Bazaar Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Phone: +977 61-460742
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 31 Mar 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Nepal. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Nepal, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
Customs duties and taxes on shipments entering Nepal use the CIF method of calculation. The CIF value is the sum of the customs value plus insurance amount plus freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By using the CIF value of a shipment, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
Nepal does not have a threshold value (also known as de minimis value) on imports; therefore, all shipments entering the country will be liable to duty charges and VAT irrespective of the value of the goods in the shipment.
Currency
Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
13%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Alcoholic beverages tobacco products will incur excise taxes when imported into Nepal.
Specific tax details for these items can be found
here.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Nepal from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
