Birgunj Customs Collects NPR 3.15 Billion Revenue in Three Days Despite Trader Boycott

Summary

Birgunj Customs Office collected NPR 3.15 billion in revenue over three days from petroleum products despite a three-day trader boycott of the customs clearance process.

Key Points
  • Birgunj Customs Office collected NPR 3.15 billion in revenue over three days despite traders not participating in customs clearance.
  • Revenue collection was driven by the clearance of petroleum products, industrial raw materials, and fruits and vegetables.
  • Customs revenue collected was NPR 350 million on May 15, NPR 1.90 billion on May 16, and NPR 900 million on May 17.
  • The customs clearance process remains halted on the fourth day due to ongoing non-participation of importers-exporters in procedural tasks.
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