China is Nepal’s second largest trading partner after India, and largest source of investment.

We commit to carry your merchandise from China to Nepal, via air freight, land freight or intermodal freight with the most efficient service and very competitive price. Since our establishment, CFC has been dedicated to providing top-notch freight solutions, ensuring the seamless movement of international shipping.

Import into Nepal

Nepal businesses must register for PAN/VAT before importing.

The country uses the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) for classification purposes. Import duty rates vary from 0 to 80 percent. Import tariffs are generally assessed on an ad valorem basis.

Nepal Customs collects the following four types of taxes and fees on imported products: customs duties, consumption taxes, customs service fees and value-added tax.

Goods of Chinese origin imported from Tibet, China by letter of credit will enjoy a 4% tax reduction.

Documents required for shipment to Nepal include a commercial invoice, a customs declaration form (CDF), clearly marked and labeled packaging, and a certificate of origin.

The main commodities exported by China to Nepal include communication equipment and accessories, machinery and accessories, electronic and electrical equipment, garments and accessories, plastics and their products, etc.

Road Freight from China to Nepal

For businesses needing to move goods across borders efficiently and securely, cross-border haulage trucking is a reliable and cost-effective solution.

Zhangmu, Jilong, Purang in Tibet, China and Kodari, Rasuwa, Yali in Nepal are international ports.

The border between Nepal and India is an open border. There are six main border ports between the two countries, namely Kakabita on the eastern border, Birgunj, Sunauli, Nepalgunj, Tengger on the southern border from east to west, and Mahendranagar Port on the western border.

Nepal’s imports and exports from third countries are mainly transited through the Kolkata Port in India, and then realized through the Nepal-India port of Birgunj.

Rail Freight from China to Nepal

At present, Nepal’s railway transportation is underdeveloped. Looking forward to the Chinese railway extending to the Jilong Port and building a cross-border railway between China and Nepal.

Air Freight from China to Nepal

Air freight is often the fastest and most reliable method for international shipping. It’s suitable for delicate items, urgent shipments, or high-value products.

Nepal has three international airports:

• Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu
• Buddha International Airport (BWA) in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha
• Pokhara International Airport (PKR)

International servicing airlines are Royal Nepal Airlines, Aeroflot, Bangladesh Biman, China South East Airlines, Druk Airlines, Gulf Airways, Indian Airlines, Lufthansa, Pakistan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airlines etc.

A total of 29 airlines have opened routes to Nepal, and flights from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, can be flown to Singapore, Bangkok, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Thimphu, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Muscat, Istanbul, Chengdu, Kunming, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Lhasa, Hong Kong and other places.

Air China, China Southern Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines and many other airlines have opened direct flights from China to Kathmandu.

Air transport is usually categorised under the express shipping segment, and products can be delivered in 1 to 2 days.

Working with CFC

Our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction has positioned us as a trusted and reliable partner for businesses across various industries. We offer a comprehensive range of logistics solutions to meet the diverse logistics needs for goods to Nepal from China.

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