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Protest In Nepal Against New Customs Duties On Goods Over NPR 100

Demonstrators hold placards in Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 18, 2026, urging the government to reconsider its decision to levy custom duties on goods valued over Nrs. 100. The government has begun enforcing a rule requiring mandatory customs duties on goods valued over Nrs. 100, affecting ordinary citizens who previously benefited from informal customs exemptions for small purchases and household items. Joint monitoring teams, including the Department of Customs, the Department of Revenue Investigation, District Administration Offices, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force, have increased their activity, leading to stricter controls on goods entering the country. The policy and the ban on Indian-registered vehicles have impacted the border districts of Madhesh, affecting residents' daily lives. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)