RASUWA: The Rasuwa Customs Office in Timure has temporarily halted the customs clearance process for commercial goods imported from China after finding that products were not labeled with mandatory Maximum Retail Price (MRP) stickers.
Officials said the decision was taken after food and non-food items were found entering the country without proper MRP labeling, which is required under Nepal’s consumer protection laws.
Under existing legal provisions, all consumable goods imported into Nepal must clearly display MRP information on each package to ensure consumer transparency.
Chief Customs Officer Tulsi Prasad Bhattarai said goods without proper pricing labels violate regulations, leading to suspension of valuation and clearance procedures.
He clarified that materials related to industries and hydropower projects are still being processed and released after valuation.
Authorities have urged importers to strictly comply with regulations and ensure MRP stickers are applied before bringing goods into the country.
According to the customs office, hundreds of trucks carrying goods without MRP labels are currently parked within the customs yard awaiting clearance.
While the enforcement has temporarily slowed import processing, locals and stakeholders expect the move to strengthen consumer rights protection in the long run.
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