Following conditions are to be followed while importing a Vehicles(Import for Sale) for passengers or freight -
- import order should be placed only by the authorized distributor in Nepal with only the Manufacturer or authorized seller of such vehicle in foreign Country. (if imported before 2068, Jestha 15 through LC and still in clearance process may be cleared with 30% fine on the value of such vehicles)
- Reconditioned, Used or not following Nepal pollution standard, 2069 shall not be imported. shall be seized if imported.
- Authorized seller in Nepal shall publish in National Daily Newspaper, the MRP of such imported vehicle once in every four months.(if not, customs may cease their business)
The condition as mentioned in (1) above are not applicable in the following cased:
- Import By Government agencies
- Person or entities availing duty or diplomatic privilege.
- Import by a government project with foreign aid
- Import of scooter by disabled persons for personal use
- import of Fire engine(Damkal).(also point (2) as above is not applicable)
- Import of Ambulance as per the standard of MOHP/ Tractor (87.01) and Motor Vehicle (87.06) to be used for specific purposes
- Person who has worked in diplomatic mission of Nepal in foreign country, who had a vehicle registered in his/her name during such stay at foreign country may import such vehicle on the recommendation of the ministry of Forest and Environment.
- For the purpose of International or regional conferences organized by Nepal.
- Import of a used vehicle by a person working in a foreign diplomatic mission located in Nepal. Goods shall be re-exported after the completion of tenure. Recommendation of Ministry of Foreign Affairs needed.
GPA DDDD AC
Import Under Carnet facilities for Tourists (Import not for sale)
- Vehicle can be imported in Nepal for upto 6 months within a year either continuously or intermittently. ( year means date beginning from the date of first import , not a Financial Year)
- No duty will be imposed
- If vehicle remains in police custody or in repair due to accident in Nepal, such period is not counted. Recommendation of police is required
- Such vehicle shall not be sold, gift, donated. If not returned within such time shall be seized.
Import other than CARNET.(not for sale and for a specific purpose like carrying goods with the purpose of returning back immediately)
Following duties shall be levied for all custom purposes
| Type of Vehicle | Applicable duty per day | Duration for stay without payment of duty |
| Tractor (max period allowed - 30 days) | 400 | 48 hours |
| Tractor with Trailer or just trailer(max period allowed - 30 days) | 700 | 48 hours |
| Car, jeep, van (max period allowed - 30 days) | 500 | same day |
| motorcycle, scooter (max period allowed - 30 days) | 150 | same day |
| Tourist vehicle, minibus(max period allowed - 30 days) | 500 | Same day |
| Three wheeler(max period allowed - 30 days) | 150 | same day |
| Trailer or truck carrying goods(max period allowed - 7 days) | 1700 | 72 hours |
Such vehicles shall be returned back within specified time period, shall be seized. Shall not be sold, donated. if genuine reasons duty shall be collected at the rate of 1200 Rs per day for motorcycle and scooter and 2500 per day for other vehicles
Published By
Aadesh Kandel
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