Overview
Jaleshwor Customs office in Mahottari district oversees six sub-customs/entry points in the district. Jaleshwor customs Office, Maliwara border crossing, rated no.12 of 27 border crossings in terms of import share, 0.52% of total country import share value of mid-July 2022 -Mid-July 2023.
Ref: Barsik Pragati Bibaran 2079-80 Final file for WEB.pdf (customs.gov.np)
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
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Nepal: Jaleswar India: Bhitamore (Sursand) |
Province or District |
Madhesh Province, Mahottari |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Jaleshwor, 4 km NE |
Latitude |
26.6325086 |
Longitude |
85.7713174 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Amit Paudel Chief Custom Officer Official M: 9854030815 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport 232 km Truck Travel Time: 6:30 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Birgunj Dry Port, Nepal Distance: 163 Km Truck Travel Time: 4:30 hrs Car Travel Time: 3:35 min |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Nepal: Jaleshowar India: Sursan, Sitamodi, 36 Km Truck Travel Time: 2:15 mins Car Travel time: 1 hour |
Other Information |
4 lane Jaleshwor Road to Janakpur is operational. The main objective of this road is to connect the capital city, Kathmandu with the Eastern Terai and hence linking to neighbouring cities in India. |
Hours of Operation |
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Weekdays |
7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck and 8:00- 17:00 for passengers |
National Holidays |
Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and Holi-1day) and up to another 7 days/year at the Government’s discretion. The Customs service and procedure is closed on Jestha 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of the New Fiscal Budget Announcement but the services for passengers and immigration remain to continue. |
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation. |
Daily Capacity
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Private cars are not provided a separate lane.
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Passenger Clearance: 5000 passengers on average.
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Trucks Clearance: 60-70 trucks daily.
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Clearing hour: 1-2 hour.
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Infrastructure: Goods shed- 1, Weighing bridge- 2 with 1& 80 mt capacity.
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Food and Plant Quarantines are available.
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No of Yard: 2.
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Parking Area: 4680 m2, -Truck Parking capacity: 50 trucks.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory Document for custom clearance.
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D & T Exemption Certificate
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Performa invoice
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Invoice
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AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
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Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates
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Packing list
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Letter of credit
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Mode of payments (IC/TT/Draft)
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Certificate of origin
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Certificate of insurance
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Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
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Industry Registration Certificates
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EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
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Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office
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Exit Note
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VCTS
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Recommendation letter
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Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
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GST Bill
For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
This border point is proposed to expand to ICP and is in the process of expansion.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Pictures
Parking Yard
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Jaleshwor Customs Office Entrance |