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What is prohibited to export from Nepal

It is strictly prohibited to export from Nepal

  • Historical and cultural treasures — items older than ~100 years: antique artifacts, statues, paintings, ancient manuscripts, religious images, ancient coins. Without special permission from the Department of Archaeology, Nepal, their export is considered illegal.
  • Protected animals and plants and any products made from them — skins, horns, bones, ivory/tortoiseshell products, parts of exotic animals, rare plants, medicinal herbs from protected species.
  • Narcotics, psychotropic and prohibited substances — strictly prohibited from export in any form.
  • Weapons, ammunition, explosives, and hazardous materials (including potential chemical/explosive/flammable items) — export without a special license is strictly prohibited.
  • Counterfeit, fake, and illegal copies — prohibited from export

What can be exported subject to compliance with the conditions

  • Modern souvenirs, handicrafts, textiles, clothing, ordinary items that are not antiques or protected objects  as a rule, these are allowed.
  • Jewelry, metal/stone items  if they are modern items and not antique/valuable; exporting antiques requires a permit.
  • Personal belongings, household goods, items for personal use (clothing, footwear, trekking and travel equipment, photo/video equipment)  provided they do not fall into the prohibited categories.