Customs eases import process at Bhairahawa border over MRP rule
Summary
The Nepal Department of Customs has eased import procedures at the Bhairahawa border by allowing self-declaration labeling for Maximum Retail Price (MRP) to facilitate the movement of goods after earlier enforcement led to major shipment delays.
Key Points
- The Department of Customs introduced facilitation measures allowing importers to submit written self-declarations for affixing MRP labels later.
- Imports resumed at Bhairahawa border after a verbal notification to customs offices on the new procedure.
- The MRP labeling rule initially caused shipments of 400+ vehicles to be stranded, impacting trade significantly.
- Customs revenue collected on the day of facilitation reached 540 million rupees, showing recovery in import activities.
