Customs Clearance for Imports

Documents required for custom clearance for import cargo by air freight are:

1. Import declaration form
2. Airway bill
3. Invoice
4. Package list and weight list
5. Certificate of origin
6. Insurance policy
7. Letter of credit
8. Import License
9. Firm registration certificate
10. Income tax registration certificate
11. Value added tax certificate
12. Authorization letter to act as custom agents

Documents required for customs clearance for import cargo by sea freight via transit through India/Bangladesh are:

Besides the above specific documents except of No. 2, following additional documents are required.

1. Transport manifesto
2. Transshipment pass issued by Calcutta custom
3. Bill of loading
4. Importer's counter guarantee letter addressed to Nepal Transit and Warehousing Co. Ltd.