How to Ship to Nepal from the US
Nepal has a growing diaspora in the US and a young population with increasing internet access and demand for foreign goods. Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport is the sole international gateway for air cargo. DHL, FedEx, and UPS serve Nepal, all routing through major South Asian or Gulf hubs. USPS mail is delivered by Nepal Post.
Nepal charges customs duties plus VAT (13%) on imports. Duties vary by HS code — consumer goods typically face 5–15% import duty. Nepal's customs clearance can be slow and paperwork-intensive; express carriers with local agents in Kathmandu handle this much better than Nepal Post.
Typical 1 lb cost
$65–$100 USD
Typical transit
7–25 business days
Carrier Options to Nepal
DHL Express Worldwide
Best for Nepal. 5-7 business days. Only major carrier with direct Kathmandu operations.
FedEx International Priority
5-7 business days via India hub. Reliable for business shipments.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
6-8 business days. Covers Kathmandu and major towns.
USPS Priority Mail International
3–6 weeks via Nepal Post. Low cost but very slow and unreliable outside Kathmandu.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice for higher-value packages.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and explosives
- ✕Narcotics and illegal drugs
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Pornographic material
- ✕Wildlife products (Nepal has strict CITES enforcement)
Nepal-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Nepal has only one international cargo airport (Kathmandu) — all air freight routes through TIA, which can create bottlenecks
- 💡 VAT (13%) plus customs duties applies; combined cost can be 15–30% of declared value
- 💡 USPS Nepal Post delivery outside Kathmandu Valley is very unreliable — use express carriers for anything valuable
- 💡 Nepal is seismically active — some logistics providers have additional surcharges for certain areas
- 💡 Include phone number and address in Nepali script (or Romanized) when possible for final-mile delivery
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