The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, through the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), has announced new regulations to enhance the transhipment of cargo to Nepal. This move aims to streamline and improve the efficiency of the electronic cargo tracking system for goods moving between India and Nepal.
Bearing Notification No. 73/2025-Customs (N.T.) dated November 04, 2025, these regulations, officially titled “The Transhipment of Cargo to Nepal under Electronic Cargo Tracking System (Amendment) Regulations, 2025,” come into force on the day of their publication in the Official Gazette.
The updated regulations specifically apply to the transhipment of cargo from the Indian ports of Kolkata, Haldia, and Vishakhapatnam, facilitating smoother movement to various key locations in Nepal:
- Birgunj in Nepal by rail
- Batnaha in India by rail and from Batnaha to Biratnagar in Nepal by road
- Biratnagar in Nepal by rail
- Indian Customs Yard, Jogbani in India by rail and from Indian Customs Yard, Jogbani to Biratnagar in Nepal by road
This amendment underscores the government’s commitment to facilitating trade and strengthening economic ties with Nepal by modernizing customs procedures and ensuring secure and efficient cargo movement.
The Notification can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Transhipment-of-Cargo-to-Nepal-under-Electronic-Cargo-Tracking-System-Amendment-Regulations-2025.pdf
