If you require your products to be imported into Nepal efficiently and effectively, then Namaste Cargo Nepal (P) Ltd. is the perfect air cargo import company for you. Being one of the best air freight forwarding companies in Nepal, we provide services relating to importing all types of commodities such as machinery, electronics, raw materials, pharmaceuticals, and consumables, among others, shipped to us from over 100 countries across continents such as Asia, Middle East, Europe, and North America. The whole process, including the picking up of the shipment from the overseas destination, will be managed by our experienced and efficient staff members.
The use of air cargo for import by businesses in Nepal has gained immense popularity owing to its efficiency and speed as well as the reduced chances of damage to cargo in comparison to land and maritime shipping. Furthermore, air freight is not dependent on infrastructure that is characteristic of seaports and railways. We are chosen by many importers in Kathmandu and Nepal for reasons like these:
IATA-certified freight forwarder with expertise in importing cargo into Nepal
Extensive contacts with air carriers operating at TIA such as Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo, and Emirates SkyCargo
Team of experts who deal with import documentation, duties assessment, and custom clearance
Concise air cargo rates via airline connections
Convenient air freight shipment tracking service
Specialization in general cargo, express delivery, dangerous goods (DG), temperature-sensitive cargo, and oversized cargo
We streamline our process to give you peace of mind at all times. Here's how we take care of your cargo, from when it is shipped until it is delivered to your doorstep in Nepal:
Quote & Booking – Provide us with information regarding your cargo (weights, dimensions, cargo type, and point of departure). We check for availability with the airline and give you an affordable quote.
Origin Coordination – Our personnel coordinate with your foreign supplier or the partner agent in the country of origin to pack and document your cargo prior to departure.
Flight Monitoring – Upon departure, we track your shipment using the master airway bill number.
Arrival at TIA – Your cargo arrives at Tribhuvan International Airport and is put up in the bonded cargo warehouse.
Import Customs Clearance – We have our experienced customs clearance experts who prepare and file an import declaration on your behalf, determine the customs duty and VAT payable and effect customs clearance at Nepal Customs.
Duty and Tax Payments – We determine and assist in paying any customs duties and taxes payable prior to delivery of the cargo.
Final Delivery – After customs clearance, we transport your cargo from TIA to any point of your destination within Nepal.
A well-documented shipment is one that will clear Nepalese customs with ease. The following are some of the common documents you will need when importing air cargo to Nepal. All of the documents mentioned below will be prepared, verified, and filed for you by our experts:
Commercial Invoice (issued by the exporter, containing HS code, unit price, and total price)
Packing List (indicating weight, size, and contents of each consignment)
Air Waybill (AWB) (issued by the originating airline/forwarder)
Import Customs Declaration Form (electronically filed via the Nepal Customs ASYCUDA)
Letter of Credit/Proforma Invoice (needed for bank documentation purposes only)
Certificate of Origin (needed for reduced duties in the applicable trade agreement)
Import License (if the product falls in a licensed category)
Drug Registration Certificate (if it is for pharmaceutical or health care products, issued by DDA Nepal)
Phytosanitary Certificate (if it is a plant-based consignment/seeds/agricultural products)
Dangerous Goods Declaration & MSDS (if it is DG shipment from class 3 to class 9)
Note: The documentation requirement changes according to the type of product being imported and its country of origin. Some products also need an import license. Please contact us before your supplier ships the goods to find out exactly which documents are necessary for your cargo.
We arrange for our import cargo through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) from various trade destinations around the world in collaboration with our overseas partner networks. The key routes that we arrange for regular import are:
India – (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore) – transit time of 3-5 days
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka – transit time of 3-5 days
Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and China (Guangzhou, Shanghai) – transit time of 3-5 days
United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Qatar (Doha), Saudi Arabia – transit time of 5-7 days
Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman – transit time of 5-7 days
UK (London), Germany, France, and Netherlands – transit time of 5-7 days
Italy, Spain, and Switzerland – transit time of 5-7 days
USA (New York, Los Angeles, Chicago) – 4-6 days in transit
Canada (Toronto, Vancouver) – 4-6 days in transit
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne) – transit period 7-10 days
We have the expertise to cater to almost all categories of air import and ensure that your cargo clears customs in accordance with the regulations of Nepal Customs:
General Cargo – Electronic products, machinery, raw material, and consumer goods.
Perishable Cargo – Fresh foods, seed, and food items that require controlled temperature during transportation.
Pharmaceutical – Medicines and drugs that need drug registration in Nepal.
Valuable Cargo – Jewellery, precious stones, and electronic goods.
Oversized Cargo and Heavy Cargo – Industrial machines, automobile parts, and construction machinery.
Business-to-consumer (B2C) Cargo – For e-commerce and business-to-consumer import in Nepal.
Producers samples and critical spare parts
The following FAQs are some of the commonly asked by our customers regarding air import to Nepal.
Cost of air import will depend upon the chargeable weight of your consignment, country of origin, type of cargo, duty payable and value-added tax (VAT) if any, applicable to the cargo imported. The cost of freight will be charged per kg on an average rate ranging between USD 3 and USD 10 for various origins and services. You can contact Namaste Cargo Nepal for customized quotations on air cargo import cost including the cost of clearance.
Importation time will vary according to the country of origin as well as the route of flights. As a general estimation, air import from India will take 3-5 days, imports from the Middle East will take 5-7 days, those from Europe will require 5-7 days and from North America will take 7-10 days, besides the customs clearance at TIA.
Typically, one requires documents like the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Air Waybill, and Import Customs Declaration submitted through Nepal Customs' ASYCUDA system. Depending upon the nature of cargo, you might also require a certificate of origin, import license, drug registration certificate, phytosanitary certificate and many more. Our experts analyze your shipments and advise about all the necessary documents to be provided for importing your consignments from your exporters before your goods leave the exporting country.
Yes. At Namaste Cargo Nepal, our licensed customs brokers assess applicable duties and VATs according to the HS Code of your consignment, its CIF value, etc. We work towards proper assessment and payment of duties before the release of your cargo by Nepal Customs.
Namaste Cargo Nepal is well-connected with major cargo airlines such as Qatar Airways Cargo, Turkish Airlines Cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Air Arabia, etc. that transport cargo to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu from hub airports across the globe such as Doha, Dubai, Istanbul and many more.
Yes, once the imported consignment gets clearance at TIA, we ensure delivery to the destination address of your warehouse, office, or residence across Nepal.
The following categories of products, such as pharmaceuticals, telecommunications equipment, and certain chemicals, will require an import license from government bodies in Nepal prior to being cleared. We will inform you if any such goods are contained in your consignment so that the required clearance can be obtained in time.
You may contact us directly on our contact details listed above by phone, email, or by using the online form on our website. We will provide a quotation and assist you in the entire process of importing air cargo into Nepal.
Are you looking to get some merchandise imported into Nepal fast and efficiently? Regardless of whether this is your first or your hundredth shipment, we at Namaste Cargo Nepal can take care of all your air cargo import needs.
Just give us a call or drop an email for a complimentary, obligation-free quotation, and we'll revert within a couple of hours.
