| Main service | Temporary import of professional film equipment, plus production insurance |
| Import routes | ATA Carnet, temporary import bond, EXIM code filing |
| Airports covered | Tribhuvan International (KTM) and other Nepali international airports |
| Insurance types | Equipment, crew and personnel, third-party liability |
| Permit dependency | Customs clearance depends on an approved filming permit. Both must run in parallel |
| Required from client | Itemised equipment list with serial numbers and declared values, Carnet if held, arrival details |
| What you receive | Cleared equipment, bond documentation, insurance certificates, export clearance at wrap |
Customs clearance and production insurance solve two different problems: keeping your equipment moving through the airport, and protecting it once it is on location. Getting either wrong is expensive.
Your customs clearance depends on the filming permit being approved. That is a genuinely important scheduling fact — producers who file customs late because they did not know this become an emergency at their own cost.
Equipment held in bond at the airport, released only on payment or correct filing
Full import duty charged on gear you intended to take home
Serial number mismatches between the list and the cases trigger a full inspection
Drone hardware treated separately and can be held even when the rest clears
No filming permit means no basis for temporary import — customs will not release
Uninsured gear in transit to remote locations is an uncovered total loss
Most EU and UK productions. Fastest route — we process at arrival.
Temporary import bond instead. We file and reclaim on export.
No import needed. We can route you to gear rental instead.
Separate handling. Coordinated with your CAAN permit.
Expedited filing where the schedule allows.
Equipment already in country or locally hired.
Endorsement at entry and exit. The route most international crews use.
For crews without a Carnet. Filed, tracked, reclaimed at export.
Duties and taxes correctly assessed under the standardised system.
A person at Tribhuvan when your gear lands, not a phone number.
Cover for gear in transit, on location and at altitude.
Personnel and third-party cover for the production.
We review your complete equipment list and determine the customs requirements, duties, and documentation needed.
Our team prepares all customs paperwork, EXIM codes, and insurance applications on your behalf.
We coordinate directly with airport customs officials to ensure smooth clearance of all your filming equipment.
All equipment is insured, stored securely, and transported to your production location with full coverage.
Primary route. Agent on site for same-day typical clearance.
Coverage available — confirm at booking for current timelines.
Coverage available — confirm at booking for current timelines.
Border points and requirements confirmed on request.
Bond reclaim and Carnet endorsement handled on departure.
A temporary import bond is refunded on verified export; duty applies if equipment stays in-country beyond the permitted window. Typical exclusions on production insurance include war, civil unrest, general wear, and unattended vehicles — ask us for the specific policy wording before you travel. Bond percentages and duty rates change, so we confirm the current figures on every application.
Not a phone number. Someone standing there when your gear lands.
Built over 18 years of filings, not sourced per job.
The two are legally linked. Splitting them across vendors causes the delays.
Whichever applies to your production.
Cover that actually pays out in Nepal.
Bond reclaimed, Carnet endorsed. The job ends when the gear is home.
Permits rarely travel alone. Nepal Film Production connects every department through one production partner.
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Quick answers to the most critical questions regarding customs clearance and production insurance in Nepal.
We handle all paperwork, approvals, and logistics to import and export filming equipment.
Yes, we arrange insurance for equipment, crew, and other aspects of production.
Our established relationships with customs officials help expedite the process efficiently.
Yes, we provide secure storage and transportation services for your filming gear.
While not mandatory, we highly recommend it to safeguard against unexpected losses or damages.
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