BIRGUNJ: A total of 68,743 vehicles were imported into Nepal through the Birgunj Customs Office during the last fiscal year, according to Chief Customs Administrator Dipak Lamichhane. The imports included everything from unassembled fuel-powered motorcycles to heavy machinery such as cranes and lorries.
Vehicle imports continue to be the second-largest source of revenue for the customs office. In the last fiscal year alone, imports of fuel-run vehicles generated over Rs 17.31 billion in revenue. Among these, unassembled motorcycles dominated the numbers, with 50,291 units worth Rs 6.6 billion entering the country. These alone brought in Rs 6.31 billion in customs revenue.
In the same period, 1,454 bus and truck chassis worth Rs 2.94 billion were imported. The customs office also recorded the arrival of 912 fuel-powered jeeps, cars, and vans with a total value of Rs 2.01 billion. Additionally, 5,735 tractors and trailers worth Rs 1.37 billion were brought into the country.
The import of fuel-powered buses also contributed significantly, with 417 units worth Rs 1.11 billion entering Nepal. Concrete mixer lorries and mini trucks were among other notable imports, with 139 mixers valued at Rs 710 million and 312 mini trucks worth Rs 740 million arriving at the Birgunj entry point. The office also noted the import of 4,646 motorcycles valued at Rs 433.1 million.
Electric vehicle imports also saw a notable rise, with 2,337 units worth Rs 1.64 billion entering through Birgunj during the fiscal year. These electric vehicles generated customs revenue of Rs 1.80 billion, reflecting the growing demand for greener transportation options.
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