Ban on importing luxury and non-essential goods into Nepal
Trade barrier summary
Nepal introduced import bans on a selection of luxury and non-essential goods. The UK Government consistently engaged with Nepalese officials seeking to lift the ban. The ban was lifted for all luxury and non-essential imported goods in December 2022.
Sectors affected
- Food and drink
- Consumer and retail
- Automotive
Resolved
Yes - December 2022
Date reported
12 May 2022
Last updated
21 November 2023
Public ID
PID-BVMJYB
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