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EXIM (export-import) code registration

एक्जिम कोड दर्ता

Responsible office

Department of Customs (through the Nepal National Single Window)

भन्सार विभाग

Official website
Who can applyAny business that imports or exports goods.
Typical timeNot published — confirm with the Department of Customs.
Taxes / chargesNot stated

01 · Before you apply

Essential information

Legal basis

Department of Customs EXIM code system (specific legal provision not confirmed during research)

Fee information as of

Not published

Source updated

not shown

Data confidence

medium

02 · Prepare

Documents you need

Bring original documents together with readable photocopies. Names, dates and record details should match across every document.

  • Business PAN and personal PAN
  • Email address (for the one-time password)
  • Business registration certificate (company or firm), entered and attached in the online form
  • IRD (PAN/VAT) details
  • Bank guarantee details, as requested in the online form
  • Other scanned attachments the form asks for

03 · At the office

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Open the NNSW Trade Portal and click 'Apply for NEW EXIM'

  2. 2

    Enter your business PAN, personal PAN and email address

  3. 3

    Enter the one-time password (OTP) sent to your email

  4. 4

    Complete the form: business information, IRD information, business registration, bank guarantee and attachments

  5. 5

    Click Finish; the request goes to the relevant customs office for review

  6. 6

    Once approved, use the EXIM code for import/export; renew online through NNSW when required

04 · Cost

Fees and charges

EXIM code registration fee

Not published — confirm at the office

06 · Read carefully

Important notes

  • The NNSW FAQ does not state the EXIM code's validity period or fee.
  • Secondary sources describe the EXIM code as a 13-character code issued by the Department of Customs.

07 · Where to go

Office information

Address

Tripureshwor, Kathmandu

Office hours

Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 (summer, Magh 16–Kartik 15); 09:00–16:00 (winter, Kartik 16–Magh 15)

Toll free

18105121223