Overview 

The city of Biratnagar is 7 kilometres (4 mi) north of Nepal's southern border with Bihar state, India. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross freely as the border is open for local movement. The checkpoint is under the joint oversight of Armed Police Force along with Local Police unit for overall security and Biratnagar Customs Office for administrative and record keeping responsibilities.  

Jogbani town in Araria District is on the Indian side, where a rail line ends at Jogbani Station (JBN) under Katihar Division of Northeast Frontier railways. Nepal’s eastern border of Kakarbhitta lies at a distance of 108 kilometres (67.5 mi) from the city and can be reached via frequent buses running half-hourly from the city's bus park. 

Biratnagar is the 4th largest border crossing point, with 11.57% share of total import value (ref: customs.gov.np). 

Biratnagar Custom Office is opened for passengers and local customers for purchasing of goods of maximun NPR 5000 per person only. No cargo transports are allowed to enter from this point except mini private cars, vehicles. This border crossing had a significant importance for trade, commerce, and the movement of people between Nepal and India. But after the operation of ICP all the cargo crosses the border via ICP, Buddhanagar to Nepal. 

It has 9 sub-customs offices which are as follows: Mayaganj, Rangeli, Diniya, Madhumalla, , Tariga, Kadamaha, Chuniwari, Doria and Chowkighat Sub Customs Office. 

Daily Capacity 

N/A. Closed to Cargo and container trucks. 

Customs Clearance 

No import/export customs clearance procedure is conducted at this point. Only passengers are allowed to cross from this border area. All the cargos are diverted to ICP Buddhanagr and crosses the border point after clearing all customs procedures through ICP Biratnagar Customs office. 

As this border point used as for only immigration purposes. Vehicles and means of transport that are temporarily crosses from India will be subjected to customs duties as per the scheduled below:  

• Motorcycles and scooters NPR 200.00 

• Three-Wheeled vehicle      NPR 400.00 

• Including tractor tailor       NPR 500.00 

• Cars, Jeep Vans, Minibuses and other tourist vehicles NPR 600 

• Trailor, trucks and other vehicles NPR 1700 

• Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Roller, JCB  and Crane used in construction work NPR 1700. 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Overview 

The Kanchanpur customs office is the second customs office for Sudurpashchim province. It lies on the border of Nepal - India at the Sarada Barrage in Bhimdatta Municipality, along the Mahakali River of Sudurpashcim Province, Nepal. The local population rely on an old bridge of the Sarada barrage. Loaded vehicles are prohibited to use the Sarada barrage bridge. The closest bridge is approximately 15 Km away from the customs office at Tanakpur over the Mahakali river, which connects to the Indian road network. 

Kanchanpur is a minor border crossing, rated no.16 of  27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.09% of total country import share value during July 2022-May 2023.  

Two warehouses and one shed are present within the Kanchanpur customs office premises. Each has a capacity of 400 m2. A total area of 10,117.2 m2 of open space is also available.  

Daily Capacity 

Daily capacity of the customs office is 100 to 200 trucks per day. The bridge over the Mahakali River on the India side (Banabassa) is dilapidated and allows only 10 MT vehicle maximum.   

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

• D & T Exemption Certificate  

• Invoice 

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 

• Packing list 

• Letter of credit 

• Certificate of origin 

• Certificate of insurance 

• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill 

• Industry Registration Certificates 

• Permanent Account Number (with VAT Registration and Income Tax Registration if not exempt) 

For more information on customs in Mahendranagar-Kanchanpur, Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

The delays at Border Posts can be extensive – from 2 days to a week long but Integrated check post (ICP) in Birgunj takes shorter days than a main custom office. ASYCUDA (Automatic System in Customs Data) was implemented in this office from the fiscal year 2013/014. Passengers' bags are being checked with X-ray machines. Temporary import and travel baggage of vehicles have been collected from the customs gate as per the customs duty approved rules and regulations. The tariff of other commercial goods has been collected from the office after customs clearance as per the approved rules. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Overview 

The Darchula customs office is located at Khalanga of Darchula district in Sudurpashchim Province. It lies on the western border –between India and Nepal. There is a parallel road on the Nepal and India side, but the roads are not connected across the Mahakali River and hence, inaccessible for vehicles. A suspension bridge for pedestrians is the only means to cross this border between Nepal and India.  

Mahakali-Darchula is a minor border crossing, not rated among the main 23 border crossing points in terms of import share. Therefore, this crossing point is not recommended for cargo import & export. 

There is an Animal quarantine, but Food and Plant quarantine is not available in Darchula.  

Note: The hours of operations for summer and winter are decided upon mutual agreement between the customs and security officials of both countries. 

Daily Capacity 

The Mahakali Road is usually not congested with traffic and is also in good condition (operates 12 months in a year). However, the road is single lane. Approximately 500m near the Nepal-India border the road is not black-topped given that the suspension bridge is only for pedestrian purposes, porters are required to transport goods. The nearest Indian city is Pithauragadh (91km) and takes approximately 2 hours by vehicle.  

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

• D & T Exemption Certificate  

• Invoice 

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 

• Packing list 

• Letter of credit 

• Certificate of origin 

• Certificate of insurance 

• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill 

• Industry Registration Certificates 

• Permanent Account Number (with VAT Registration and Income Tax Registration if not exempt) 

For more information on customs in Darchula, Sudurpashchim,Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

The delays at Border Posts can be extensive – from 2 days to a weeklong. This is not an appropriate crossing border point to import and export goods in huge volume.  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Overview 

Jaleshwor Customs office in Mahottari district oversees six sub-customs/entry points in the district. Jaleshwor customs Office, Maliwara border crossing, rated no.12 of 27  border crossings in terms of import share, 0.52% of total country import share value of mid-July 2022 -Mid-July 2023. 
Ref: Barsik Pragati Bibaran 2079-80 Final file for WEB.pdf (customs.gov.np) 

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Daily Capacity 

• Private cars are not provided a separate lane.  

• Passenger Clearance: 5000 passengers on average. 

• Trucks Clearance: 60-70 trucks daily. 

• Clearing hour: 1-2 hour. 

• Infrastructure: Goods shed- 1, Weighing bridge- 2 with 1& 80 mt capacity. 

• Food and Plant Quarantines are available. 

• No of Yard: 2. 

• Parking Area: 4680 m2, -Truck Parking capacity: 50 trucks. 

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.   

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments (IC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 

• Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Recommendation letter 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 

• GST Bill 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

This border point is proposed to expand to ICP and is in the process of expansion. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

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Overview 

Gaur Customs is the main customs office in the Rautahat district. Gaur is a minor border crossing, rated no.7 of 27 border crossings in terms of import share, 0.07% of the total country import share value during July 2022 - June 2023. Besides the Gaur customs office, there are 5 other entry points in the district; Bangkul, Brahmapuri, Aurahiya, Rampur Khap, and Mathiya, which are even smaller and not listed separately in the Nepal customs statistics.  

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Daily Capacity 

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. The road is double-lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles. Daily 10 to 12 trucks passes through this checkpoint.  

The parking area is under construction in a 2675.61 Sqm area.  

Quarantine- 1 Animal quarantine 

A weighing bridge is not available. 

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 

• Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Recommendation letter 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 

• GST Bill 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

There is no parking space or yard for the trucks withheld for further inspection purposes. There are no warehouses, but 4 small rooms are present for storage purposes. Road condition to the border crossing point from India is double lane and is in good condition also the road leading away from the border point into the country is double lane and is blacktopped. The main import goods from this border point are mainly raw sugar, coal, marble tiles, clothes, and fancy goods items and export goods are PVC pipes. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Overview 

Rajbiraj Customs Office located in Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality of Saptari district is one of the minor border crossings between Nepal and India. These minor crossings play a crucial role in facilitating trade, movement of people, and cultural exchanges between the two neighbouring countries. Despite being a minor border crossing, it holds significance for the local communities on both sides of the border. It facilitates cross-border trade, contributing to economic activities in the region.  

The Rajbiraj Customs Office has seven sub-customs offices which are Belhi, Kushaha Pato, Gobindapur, Kodarkatti, Banainiya, Hanuman nagar and Swarnapatti. Among the seven sub-customs office, four are close and only Belh, Kushaha Pato and Gobindapur are functional. 

Border crossing is officially known Customs office or Customs check post in Nepal. The border town of this customs office is Kunauli Bazar in Supaul district of Bihar state, India. The land customs office of India is about 1 km from this customs office. There is a small river called Khado Khola/Jita that separates this customs office from Kunauli town in India. Rajbiraj is a minor border crossing, rated no.17 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.01% of total country import share value during 2022/23) 

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Daily Capacity 

Private cars are not provided a separate lane. The road is a double lane; a lane for incoming vehicles and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.  

Daily Capacity: 

Trucks 30 to 40 trucks per day 

Operating hours can be extended from 6:00 to 22:00 for exceptionally high truck traffic if required. 

Average clearing time: 2:30 hrs 

There is no backlog. 

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill for 3rd country imports. 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code is compulsion. 

• Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office 

• GST Bill 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 

For more information on customs in COUNTRY NAME, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

Major imported goods through this custom are clothes, motor parts, cosmetic goods, and household goods. One needs to cross the border town where the border army checks all the visitors at the checkpoint. For Indian nationals can get permission based on a Voter card, Adhaar card, or PAN card. Security is provided by Tilathi Koiladi BoP of APF in this customs office location. For banking purposes, Prabhu Bank Ltd is in operation in its location area. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

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Sarlahi Customs Office is at Malangwa Municipality-8 and oversees 7 entry points (Sangrampur, Parsa, Tribhuvanngar, Bhadsar, Fenha, Bara, and Balara Sub-custom Office, except Balara Sub-custom office, other six are closed) in the district. Sarlahi is a minor border crossing,  0.14%  of total country import share value as of the statistics of 2022/23.  

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Daily Capacity 

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. The road is double lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.  

Customs Clearance 

 Compulsory Document for custom clearance.   

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments ( LC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 

• Bill of Entry From Indian Customs Office 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Recommendation letter 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 ( FY- 2023/024) 

• GST Bill 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List. 

Overview 

Pashupatinagar is near Nepal's eastern border at Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India. There is a border crossing to Sukhiapokhari town with a Custom Checkpoint. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross without restriction.  Pashupatinagar is a mountain side market in the Ilam district of Nepal which is just 2 kilometers away from the borer of India on the Darjeeling Mirik road.  

The government opened an immigration office, a convenient India Nepal border crossing in the eastern hills of Nepal, here to facilitate the movement of tourists from India only to Pashupatinagar, Nepal. 

Pashupati Nagar  neighborhood of India is on the other side. Pashupatinagar border crossing is the minor crossing point to east of Nepal. 

Daily Capacity 

No loaded trucks enter through this border crossing. Only Cars and Motorbike are allowed to cross the border point. On average, daily 150 cars and motorcycles cross the point. Due to no functional Indian customs, no import is undergoing through this border point. India has opened a check post only.  

As this border point used as for only immigration purposes. Vehicles and means of transport that are temporarily crosses from India to Nepal will be subject to customs duties as per the detailed scheduled below:  

Customs Clearance 

No, goods are imported using this border point. 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Other Relevant Information 

Indian nationals can get the permission based on Voter card, Adhaar card or Pan card. While Nepali citizens requires citizenship Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport and other any documents which reflects Nepali Residence to enter India. It takes 5-10 minute for immigration if required document authentic. 

Overview 

Bhadrapur Customs Office is located on the west side of Mechi River, Bhadrapur Municipality, Ward No. 7, Jhapa District, Koshi Province of Nepal. Bhadrapur Border Crossing is near Nepal's eastern border at Kishangunj District, Bihar, India. There is a border crossing to Galgalia town with a customs checkpoint. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross without restriction. This customs office has been operating as the main customs office since 2018. There are 5 small customs offices under this office, which include Pathamari, Panthapada, Gherwari, Kechna, and Jhapa Kumarkhod small customs offices. Out of which only Jhapa Kumarkhod Sub-Customs is currently in operation.  

Daily Capacity 

• Trucks: 10- 20 per day. 

• Parking capacity: 5 trucks only. Future planned of parking area for 200 trucks. 

• Weighbridge of 200 kg (2) and 100 kg (1) 

• Quarantine facility: Animal/Plant & Lab 

• Warehouse- 1 with a capacity of 75 MT.  

Customs office premises of Bhadrapur,         Warehouse                                          Yard 

There is no export taking place through this point as there is no customs office at the India border point. There is only a check post in India. Vegetables, packaged tea, clothes, and raw materials of plywood factories are the main import items from this border point.   

Customs Clearance  

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading for import from 3rd country 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 

• Bill of Entry from the Indian Customs Office 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 

• GST Bill 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Recommendation letter 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Other Relevant Information 

There are three warehouses in this office, out of which one has been used for litigation purposes and two for other purposes. 

Overview 

Birgunj Customs is located in Birgunj Municipality, ward no 19, Inarwa. After the promulgation of the Customs Act in 2019 BS, the customs have been functioning as a modern custom having two functional branches, main office at Birgunj as Birgunj Office and another office in Birgunj ICP Customs Office at Alau. The customs office mainly imports vehicles and their spare parts, petroleum products, coal, iron rods, pipes, cement clinker, readymade garments, soft drink concentrates, industrial machinery and raw materials, feed supplements, sports shoes. Good including juice jam, khudo, aluminum rods, jamboth cloth, CR seat, handbag, iron sheet, hat and copper goods are being exported.  

There are 11 small customs offices under this customs office including Matiarwa, Sirsia, Piparpati, Simraungadh, Bhiswa Amritdhara (Thori), Avhi, Kacharwa, Alou, Gadhparsauni, and Janaki Tola. 

In terms of revenue, the Birgunj Customs Office has 1st position in collecting country's total customs revenue. 

Daily Capacity 

• 500-600 trucks,  

• Clearance hour: 2:30 hours (max.) 

Terminal Clearance Office, TRS Himalayan Logi Park (P) Ltd. 

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments ( LC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading for import from 3rd country 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 

• Bill of Entry From Indian Customs Office 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 ( FY- 2023/024) 

• GST Bill 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Recommendation letter  

Customs inspection Building Area 

Potential delays or restrictions:  

1. Congestion inside the yard and customs clearance processing time may cause delays. 

2. Both unbearable heat in Terai and landslides in mountain, accidents along the highway and road construction work may cause delays in vehicle movement.  

3. And Lab testing may delay the clearance process which needs time for new imported items through this customs only. 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Overview 

Koilabas Border Crossing in the Dang district of Lumbini Province is one of the oldest trade centers between Nepal and India. This border point had lost its glory after the construction of the East – West Mahendra highway in the 1960s. This border point is expected to gain momentum after the provincial capital of Lumbini is shifted to Deukhuri. The Indian side has also opened a customs office in Jarwa. 

Daily Capacity 

This border point can clear 30 to 40 loaded trucks per day, but due to a lack of quarantine facility trucks do not enter through this border. 

Customs Clearance 

This border point has not yet processed any loaded trucks for customs clearance, the revenue generated at this customs point is from Indian number-plated cars and bikes that enter Nepal through this border, and from local people carrying household items. 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

This border point has a small yard where four trucks can be parked. However, there is no proper warehouse to store goods. 

Overview 

Sunasri Customs Office is at Koshi Rural Municipality Ward No. 8 of Sunsari district, Koshi Province. Its office is located on the east-south side of the Setubandhu Koshi Barrage-Saptakoshi River. Madhesh Province is a state demarcated by the Koshi River on the north-east are located Koshi Tappu and Sri Lanka Tappu, known as the destinations of internal and external tourists of Sunsari district, while on the south side is the small market of Supaul, and the border district of Bihar province of India. There are seven sub-customs offices under this customs office, namely: Bhantabari, Laukahi, Kauwakjoj, Ghuso, and Sahebanj which are in operation, and the Lahi and Sisuwa are not in operation due to the lack of physical facilities.  The Indian Customs office lies at Bhimnagar, Supaul District of Bihar State in India. The major exporting and importing items from this customs office are agricultural products, fish, and a few animals like goats, buffaloes, etc. 

Daily Capacity 

• Maximum trucks:  10 trucks daily  

• Daily average:  10 trucks  

• Operating hours are 08:00-20:00 and can be extended as per need. 

• Average clearing time: 2:30 hrs 

• There is rarely a backlog.  

Customs Clearance   

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

• D & T Exemption Certificate   

• Performa invoice 

• Invoice  

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  

• Packing list  

• Letter of credit  

• Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft) 

• Certificate of origin  

• Certificate of insurance  

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports 

• Industry Registration Certificates  

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 

• Bill of Entry from the Indian Customs Office 

• Exit Note 

• VCTS 

• Recommendation letter 

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 

• GST Bill 

Potential delays: No 

Restriction: Prohibited to import goods as declared by Government of Nepal 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

One needs to cross the border town where the border army checks all the visitors at the checkpoint. Indian nationals can get permission based on a Voter card, Adhaar card, or PAN card. The border areas in Sunsari district connect communities on both sides of the border. People from neighboring regions use these crossings for various purposes, including trade, family visits, and cultural events. 

​​Overview 

Rasuwa Customs Office in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality, Ward no- 2, Rasuwa district, an important historical and archaeological site of Nepal, was established in 2013 B.S. This customs office in Rasuwagadi, is aimed at supporting the barter trade to fulfil the daily life of the residents of Rasuwa district and the people of Kerung region of Tibet through barter. It has a passenger section office near Miteri Bridge (China & Nepal Border point) for passenger and immigration checkpoints.  

Rasuwagadi Customs Office, Rasuwa is a major road-linked border crossing with China and is rated no.8th of 27 border crossings in terms of import share, 1.87% of total country import share value of mid-July 2022 Mid-July 2023. 

Daily Capacity 

• Private cars are not provided a separate lane.    

• Passenger Clearance: 200 passengers on average 

• Trucks Clearance: 15 to 20 trucks daily. 

• Containers: 10-15 

• Clearing hour: 1-2 hour  

• Weighing bridge 1, 80 mt capacity  

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.    

• D & T Exemption Certificate (during an emergency) 

• Performa invoice  

• Invoice   

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights  

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates   

• Packing list   

• Letter of credit   

• Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)  

• Certificate of origin   

• Certificate of insurance   

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports  

• Industry Registration Certificates   

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. (For NGO/INGO- a one-time EXIM code is generated on request if support is taken from customs agents). 

• Bill of Entry from China Customs Office  

• Exit Note  

• VCTS  

• Recommendation letter  

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)  

• GST Bill  

Potential delays or restrictions: Road construction work may cause delays in vehicle movement. And Lab testing may delay the clearance process which needs time for new imported items through these customs only.  

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.    

Other Relevant Information  

Rasuwagadi ICD is under construction. Because of the ongoing construction of a dry port in Bhotekoshi Bagar of Timure, private hotels in Timure and Ghattekhola areas, and the development of buildings for the Nepal Army, Armed Police, Force, and Nepal Police have enhanced the beauty of the region from Timure to Rasuwagadhi. The face of Timure, Ghattekhola, and Rasuwagadhi is gradually changing with development programs such as the infrastructure development plan of the federal, state, and local governments, and the support plan for the residents affected by the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi hydropower project, and they are hopeful that all kinds of structures will be built in the next two/four years. 

Customs inspection Building Area Under Construction 

Parking area with a capacity of 500 trucks under construction. 

The construction of a service building near Miteri Bridge to support daily operations. 

Overview​  

Lagma Jatai Customs office in Jatahi, Dhanusha is situated in the heart of Janakpur city,18 km away from the nearest land border with India.  

​Lagma Jatahi Customs Office, is one of sub-customs office of Janakpur Customs Office and currently major customs services are providing from this border crossing point. Since the railway cargo from Janakpur is closed, the Janakpur Customs office is not busy customs office and major customs services are conducted from Lagma Jatahi Sub-Customs Office.  

There are 8 sub-offices of Janakpur Customs Office, (Lagma-Jatahi, Einrwa, Bhadaria, Khajuri-Mahuwa, Khajuri-Station, Mahinathpur, Vaidehi, Kathal, and 3 out of 8 (Lagma-Jatahi, Einrwa, Bhadaria) are working.  

​Currently, the major work of the main customs office is being conducted from Lagma-Jatahi Sub-customs office.  

​Lagma Jatahi Janakpur is a minor border crossing, rated no.17 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.08% of total country import share value during Mid-July 2022-Mid July 2023.  

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Daily Capacity  

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. The road is double lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.   

• 4-5 trucks daily.  

Customs Clearance  

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.   

• D & T Exemption Certificate    

• Performa invoice  

• Invoice   

• AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights  

• Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates   

• Packing list   

• Letter of credit   

• Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)  

• Certificate of origin   

• Certificate of insurance   

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports  

• Industry Registration Certificates   

• EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.  

• Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office  

• Exit Note  

• VCTS  

• Recommendation letter  

• Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)  

• GST Bill  

Other Relevant Information  

The entry point of Jayanagar- Janakpur is also at the customs point. Track upgrading and scaling up the track is ongoing.  Since the Janakpur customs office is 18 km away from the border, the sub-customs office at Lagmajatahi acts as a major entry point for the goods.  The major Customs service is provided by the Lagma Jatahi Customs Office, Dhanusha.