Obtaining trade permits in Nepal — whether for import or export — is a key step in the logistics process. Unfortunately, many businesses experience delays that cost them time, money, and client trust.
1. Why Permits Are Delayed
Based on experience working with hundreds of shipments, common causes of delays include:
- Missing documents: such as invoices, packing lists, or LC copies
- Incorrect HS Codes: causing customs to halt clearance
- Bank delays: in processing payment verification
- Inconsistent data: between declaration and physical goods
- Manual process time: at local customs or departmental offices
2. Tips to Avoid Delays
Here are practical steps businesses can take to prevent unnecessary hold-ups:
- Double-check all commercial documents for consistency
- Classify goods correctly using a verified HS Code reference
- Ensure your LC or bank documents are pre-approved and attached
- Use digital tools where available (e.g., ASYCUDA World system)
- Hire a licensed customs broker to review applications
3. Role of Bar Movers Nepal
Bar Movers Nepal helps businesses minimize permit delays by:
- Pre-validating all documentation before submission
- Guiding clients through government procedures
- Communicating with customs officers and banks directly
- Providing real-time updates to ensure transparency
4. Locations Where Delays Commonly Occur
Delays are most frequent in:
- Birgunj ICD: due to traffic and document queues
- Tribhuvan International Airport: especially for air cargo during festivals
- Tatopani Border: due to limited digital infrastructure
5. Final Checklist for Speed
- ✔ Valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
- ✔ Pre-signed bank documents
- ✔ Clear and matching product descriptions
- ✔ A customs broker or clearing agent ready before arrival
Need help with trade permits? Contact Bar Movers Nepal to reduce approval time and move your goods faster with full compliance.