Shipping goods from Nepal to Russia
Nepal is known for cashmere and pashmina, hand-knotted carpets and handicrafts — compact, high-value goods that usually travel to Russia by air. Nepal is landlocked, and air freight from Kathmandu via a regional hub such as Dubai or Istanbul is the most practical route. Larger consignments can also move by sea through a neighbouring country’s port. Transit time depends on the route and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Nepalese producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your workshop or warehouse, arrange the Nepalese export formalities, book air freight or a combined route and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. Air freight has no weight limit, other modes start at 50 kg, and every consignment is screened against sanctions lists before it is accepted.
How we ship from Nepal to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Nepal to Russia
Nepalese suppliers ship cashmere and pashmina shawls and knitwear, hand-knotted wool carpets, and handicrafts such as metalwork, felt products and paper goods. Textile products sold in Russia must meet conformity and labelling requirements, which we agree with your buyer before dispatch.
Export formalities
The Nepalese export declaration is lodged at Kathmandu airport or at the point of dispatch, by your agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. On arrival we clear the goods in Russia for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT. For carpets and textiles, the fibre composition must be stated correctly on the invoice.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- State the exact fibre composition of cashmere and carpets on the invoice — it affects classification and duty.
- Air freight is charged by volumetric weight, so compact packing of carpets reduces the cost.
- Agree Russian labelling for textiles with your buyer before packing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Nepal to Russia take?
Air freight via a regional hub is the usual and fastest option. Larger consignments can travel by a combined route through a neighbouring country’s sea port. We confirm the transit time in each quote.
How do I get paid by a Russian customer?
Through our supplier-payment service: the Russian buyer pays a payment agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU pays your invoice by SWIFT, quoting your invoice number. Payments for sanctioned goods or to listed parties are not made.
What documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, fibre composition, prices and Incoterms, a packing list and the Nepalese export declaration. Russian conformity documents for textiles are arranged with your buyer.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before we accept cargo, and restricted items are declined.