Courier exports refer to small shipments sent to foreign countries through courier services from Nepal. This is distinct from air freight and sea freight, which are used for large shipments.
Courier exports suit businesses exporting samples of their products, craftsmen who wish to ship small orders to their clients abroad, individual customers who wish to ship items as gifts to their families in foreign countries, and e-commerce businesses dealing in international orders.
Handicraft makers and artisans sending small orders to overseas buyers
Garment and pashmina exporters sending samples before bulk orders
Small businesses fulfilling international e-commerce orders
Individuals sending gifts, personal items, or documents abroad
Tea and herbal product exporters sending trial quantities
Businesses testing new export markets with small shipments
Pashmina shawls, scarves, and stoles
Handicrafts: singing bowls, thangka, woodcarvings, silver jewellery
Garment samples and fabric swatches
Himalayan tea, spices, large cardamom, and dried herbs
Handmade paper products and felt goods
Leather bags, wallets, and accessories
Herbal supplements and essential oils
According to Nepalese laws, exportation of any kind of antique, religious antiquities, products of wildlife, and items having archaeological significance cannot take place. Sometimes there might be a need for checking certain types of metalware and statues prior to their export. We will ascertain the feasibility of your consignment before booking it.
Inform us about what consignment you wish to export, including destination, weight, and an estimated value. We verify the legal possibility of exporting your consignment and suggest a suitable courier for your needs.
We prepare and verify all necessary documents for the exportation process. Incorrect or incomplete documentation is the main reason behind courier delays.
We make all the necessary customs declarations using the Nepalese ASYCUDA system from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
You can either deliver your shipments to us at our Thamel office or request collection by us, depending on your preference.
Your consignment will be handed to the courier company with which you have chosen to ship your consignment, along with a tracking number.
EXIM code—10-digit code issued by the Nepal Department of Customs; required for all commercial exports. If you do not have it, we assist you in obtaining one.
Commercial invoice—contains details of items, number of pieces, cost per piece, and total value in US dollars or buyer's currency
Packing list—contains itemized description of the shipment, weight and measurement details
Airway bill (AWB) — produced by the courier firm when making bookings
Certificate of Origin (COO) – issued by TEPC/Chamber of Commerce. Needed by almost all international buyers for customs purposes and tariff assessment.
GSP Form A - applicable to clothing, textile products, or other goods to be imported into the EU, US or Canada. This certificate will entitle you to enjoy reduced or duty-free status for your shipment. We will help you know if your product is eligible.
Phytosanitary Certificate – needed if you plan to ship tea, spices, herbs, ginger, cardamom or other agricultural products. It can be obtained from the concerned authorities in Nepal before shipping.
Bibini (Foreign Exchange Repatriation) – required by the Nepal Rastra Bank for the exporter to receive payment through proper channels.
A signed declaration letter detailing the contents, value, and intended use of the parcel
No EXIM number necessary for pure personal parcels
Couriers operate either on actual weight or volumetric weight, whichever is larger. The formula for volumetric weight is: Length x Width x Height (cm) / 5000.
Parcels weighing up to 70 kilograms each will be exported through our international courier service. Parcels that exceed this weight will be transported via either air cargo or sea transport.
Send us information about your parcel, including its dimensions, weight, destination, and contents for a quote.
Please contact us with information on the nature of your export cargo, destination, and quantity. We will verify the cargo eligibility for export, inform you about necessary documents, provide cost estimate, and deliver a timeline for completing the export process. New exporters are welcome at our firm!
If it is a commercial export, then yes, otherwise no. The distinction whether the export falls under commercial or personal use should be clarified. In case of doubt, please contact us and we will advise you.
The former certificate is issued by Nepali manufacturers. It serves as proof that the exported commodity was manufactured in Nepal. The latter is a specific type of CO that allows import into countries such as EU, USA, and Canada with reduced tariffs applied.
Same-day or one-day customs process for courier export via air, assuming that all the required papers are in order and there is nothing restricted about the goods.
Yes. We cooperate not only with corporations but also with craftspeople, small businesses, and other types of customers. The international courier will be more appropriate for first orders and samples.
Combining commercial and personal goods may cause some problems when clearing customs. We advise separating the two kinds of parcels. But if you decide otherwise, please contact us first.
Yes. We give advice on packaging standards for delicate items such as singing bowls, ceramic pieces, and glass items. In cases where special packaging is required, we can assist with packing to make sure products reach their destination intact.
Provides documentation assistance including EXIM code, COO, GSP form A, and Phytosanitary certificate
Conducts pre-shipment clearance for prohibited cargo items
Offers suggestions regarding export benefits and use of GSP
Transparent pricing – quote available before confirmation
