Shipping banned & legal items in Nepal
To help you understand what can and cannot be shipped from Nepal, under Nepalese law, we at Direct Way Cargo Nepal have put together the following list.
Please note this is what the Nepalese government allows and disallows. Your own countries import laws may be different. Please contact us if you are unsure, we are happy to help.
Banned Items
The following are quantitatively restricted and banned items for export from Nepal
Products banned for Exports
Articles of Archaeological and Religious importance
- National and foreign coins of archeological value.
- Idols of gods and goddesses, palm leaf inscription (Tad Patra), Plant leaf inscription (Bhoj Patra).
- Scroll (Thanka paintings) of historical importance.
Industry / Raw Materials
- Raw Materials and skin (including dry salted).
- Raw wool.
- All imported raw materials, parts and capital goods.
Narcotics
Marijuana, Opium, Hashish (as defined in the Single Convention of Narcotics, 1961)
Articles of Industrial Importance
- Explosives materials and fuse or materials needed there for.
- Materials used in the production of arms and ammunition.
Conserved wildlife and Related Articles
- Wild animals.
- Bile and any part of wild animals.
- Musk.
- Snake skin, lizard skin.
Other products
- Mamira.
- Log and timber.
Products allowed for export from Nepal
- Ready made Garments
- Woolen Carpets
- Pashmina Products
- Leather and Leather Products
- Pulses
- Handicrafts
- Spices
- Floricultural Products
- Medicinal Herbs and Essential Oils
- Tea and Coffee
- Silver Jewelery
- Honey
- Nepalese Paper and Paper Products
For more details on the above products please see our page on Popular items to buy in Nepal for shipping quotes please contact us directly
