RASUWA: Around 10 containers carrying goods from China enter the premises of Customs Office at the Rasuwagadhi check point every day.
According to the Armed Police Force Border Security Battalion, Timure, import of Chinese goods via Rasuwagadhi check point has increased of late.
Chinese containers bring the stuff to Miteri bridge of Rasuwagadhi from Kerung. According to Punya Bikram Khadka, Chief Customs Officer at the Customs Office, most of the Chinese goods imported to Nepal are readymade garments.
The check point has come into operation from July 4 as it was closed due to coronavirus pandemic and Rs 500 million revenue has been collected as customs tariff so far.
Arrangement has been made for assigning 32 porters and 17 drivers to bring containers at the premises of customs office, Timure.
Similarly, arrangement has been made for separate accommodation at Rasuwagadhi area for porters and drivers to minimize the risk of COVID-19, according to the APF.
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