RASUWA: With the resumption of operations at the Rasuwagadhi border checkpoint, the import of goods from neighbouring China has picked up.
According to the Border Security Post, Rasuwagadhi, 18 electric vehicles (EV microbuses) entered Nepal through the checkpoint on Saturday.
These vehicles were imported for the first time in the current fiscal year and are currently parked at Timure. The Customs Office stated that the importers are in the process of paying the due revenue.
Similarly, on Saturday alone, 39 cargo containers carrying apples, ready-made garments, garlic, vehicle spare parts, walnuts, batteries, and medical supplies entered Nepal.
Customs Office Spokesperson Thakur Gautam said that since the reopening of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing last Thursday, 96 containers of goods have entered Nepal as of Saturday. He added that the inspection and clearance process for ready-made goods will begin today, with perishable items such as apples and walnuts being prioritised for inspection and clearance.
Meanwhile, the office collected Rs 90.87 million in revenue within two days after the border crossing resumed regular operations.
The Nepal–China border point had remained closed for a long time after the Miteri Bridge connecting the two countries was washed away by devastating floods in July last year. The Chinese side has since constructed a Bailey bridge to bring the customs point back into operation.
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