Pals Courier and Cargo Pvt. Ltd. sends personal parcels from Kathmandu to anywhere in Japan. Documents up to 0.5 kg cost Rs. 2,500, parcels start at Rs. 4,000 for 1 kg and go down to Rs. 675 per kg for 20 kg, delivery normally takes 10–14 business days, and home pickup is free inside Kathmandu Valley.
Rates last updated: 18 October 2026
Sending a parcel from Nepal to Japan costs Rs. 4,000 for 1 kg, Rs. 1,500 per kg for 5–9 kg, Rs. 750 per kg for 10–19 kg and Rs. 675 per kg for a 20 kg box. Boxes of 10 kg and above have an extra Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge, and each bottle of ghee, oil or honey costs Rs. 500 extra. Sending documents only (up to 0.5 kg) costs Rs. 2,500.
| Parcel weight | Price (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Documents only, up to 0.5 kg (4–6 days delivery) | Rs. 2,500 |
| 1 kg | Rs. 4,000 |
| 2 kg | Rs. 5,000 |
| 3 kg | Rs. 6,000 |
| 4 kg | Rs. 7,000 |
| 5 kg – 9 kg | Rs. 1,500 per kg |
| 10 kg – 19 kg | Rs. 750 per kg |
| 20 kg (maximum per box) | Rs. 675 per kg |
Money-saving tip: Because the per-kg rate drops at 10 kg, a 10 kg parcel (Rs. 9,000) costs less than a 9 kg parcel (Rs. 13,500). A full 20 kg box (Rs. 15,000) also costs less than a 19 kg box (Rs. 15,750). Ask us before you pack.
Courier delivery from Nepal to Japan normally takes 10–14 business days from dispatch, depending on Japanese customs and the size of the shipment. Documents are faster and reach Japan in 4–6 days. Every parcel gets a tracking number, so you and the receiver can follow it until delivery.
We deliver door-to-door across Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kawasaki and Saitama.
We handle personal shipments only, not commercial cargo. Japan has strict food and quarantine rules, and every parcel is checked by Japanese customs, so please check this list before you pack.
All shipments from Nepal to Japan are checked by Japanese customs and quarantine. Items that do not follow Japan's import rules, especially meat, fresh vegetables and rice, may be delayed, returned or destroyed. Depending on the value of the goods, the receiver may need to pay Japanese import duty or consumption tax.
Our Japan rates are published on this page, so you know the cost before you send.
We collect your parcel from anywhere in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur at no cost.
We pack, declare and prepare customs documents for you.
Pals Courier and Cargo Pvt. Ltd. is a registered company based in Khasibazar, Kathmandu.
A 1 kg parcel costs Rs. 4,000, 2 kg Rs. 5,000, 3 kg Rs. 6,000 and 4 kg Rs. 7,000. From 5–9 kg the rate is Rs. 1,500 per kg, from 10–19 kg Rs. 750 per kg, and a 20 kg box is Rs. 675 per kg. Boxes of 10 kg and above have an additional Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge.
Delivery normally takes 10–14 business days from dispatch, depending on Japanese customs and the size of the shipment.
Sending documents up to 0.5 kg from Nepal to Japan costs Rs. 2,500, and delivery takes 4–6 days. Documents heavier than 0.5 kg are charged at the normal parcel rate.
The maximum is 20 kg per box. If your shipment is heavier than 20 kg, it is packed into another box.
No. Sukuti, meat achar and all meat products are strictly restricted by Japan and cannot be sent.
No. Fresh vegetables such as garlic, onion and potato cannot be sent from Nepal to Japan.
Yes. Vegetarian achar such as mango achar and timur chhop can be sent if the jar or pack has a proper product label.
No. Rice (chamal) cannot be sent from Nepal to Japan.
No. Coconut and coconut products cannot be sent from Nepal to Japan.
Yes. Ghee, cooking oil and honey can be sent if they are labelled and packed in small, narrow-mouth bottles. There is an extra charge of Rs. 500 per bottle.
No. No type of jewelry can be sent to Japan, including gold, silver and imitation (artificial) jewelry.
Yes, with a valid doctor's prescription and purchase bill. A maximum of three months' supply is allowed.
Yes. Pickup is free anywhere inside Kathmandu Valley. You can also drop off your parcel at our office in Khasibazar, Kathmandu.
We also ship from Nepal to UK, Australia, South Korea, Dubai and India.