Customs declaration requirements for Nepal
Customs Declare produces the completed Pragyapan Patra (Customs Declaration Form / SAD) for Nepal’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Pragyapan Patra (Customs Declaration Form / SAD)
- Issuing authority
- Department of Customs, Nepal
- Accepted languages
- Nepali
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
Import requirements & restrictions
Import prohibited
Import of used passenger vehicles into Nepal is generally restricted to under 5 years old from manufacture (commercial vehicles up to 15 years); right-hand-drive vehicles are prohibited (Nepal is a right-hand-traffic, left-hand-drive-vehicle market); vehicles must meet Euro 6 emissions/safety standards. Used-vehicle imports by non-diplomats or non-returning nationals are heavily restricted or prohibited outright.
HS 8703 -- Nepal Department of Transport Management
Import licensing required
Vehicle imports into Nepal require an import license from the Department of Commerce, renewable annually.
Nepal Department of Commerce
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 13%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Nepal
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Nepal require?
Nepal’s import declaration is the Pragyapan Patra (Customs Declaration Form / SAD), issued by Department of Customs, Nepal.
Which languages does Nepal accept on a customs declaration?
Nepali
What is the VAT rate on imports into Nepal?
The default VAT rate on record for Nepal is 13%.