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.