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Courier from Nepal to Japan: Rates, Delivery Time & What You Can Send

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.

Rs. 4,000for 1 kg parcel
Rs. 675/kgfor a 20 kg box
10–14 daysbusiness days delivery
20 kgmaximum per box
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Rates last updated: 18 October 2026

Nepal to Japan Courier Price per kg (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.

Prices in Nepali Rupees (NPR) for personal shipments from Nepal to Japan.
Parcel weightPrice (NPR)
Documents only, up to 0.5 kg (4–6 days delivery)Rs. 2,500
1 kgRs. 4,000
2 kgRs. 5,000
3 kgRs. 6,000
4 kgRs. 7,000
5 kg – 9 kgRs. 1,500 per kg
10 kg – 19 kgRs. 750 per kg
20 kg (maximum per box)Rs. 675 per kg

Additional charges and limits

  • Customs handling charge: Rs. 1,500 per box for boxes of 10 kg and above
  • Ghee, oil or honey: Rs. 500 extra per bottle
  • Maximum weight per box: 20 kg (heavier shipments go in another box)
  • Home pickup: free inside Kathmandu Valley

Example costs

  • 5 kg: 5 × 1,500 = Rs. 7,500
  • 10 kg: 7,500 + 1,500 handling = Rs. 9,000
  • 15 kg: 11,250 + 1,500 handling = Rs. 12,750
  • 20 kg: 13,500 + 1,500 handling = Rs. 15,000
  • 10 kg with 2 bottles of ghee: 9,000 + 1,000 = Rs. 10,000

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.

Rs. 9,000 10 kg × Rs. 750 + Rs. 1,500 customs handling Estimate only, rounded up to the next kg. Final price is confirmed after weighing.

How Long Does Courier from Nepal to Japan Take?

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.

What Can You Send from Nepal to Japan?

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.

✓ Allowed

  • Clothes (traditional and casual wear)
  • Documents and letters
  • Labelled achar, such as mango achar and timur chhop
  • Labelled, commercially packed spices
  • Sealed, packaged foods and snacks
  • Ghee, cooking oil and honey: labelled, in small narrow-mouth bottles (Rs. 500 extra per bottle)
  • Non-branded shoes and accessories
  • Handicrafts and gifts

! Allowed with conditions

  • Medicines: with a valid doctor's prescription and purchase bill, maximum 3 months' supply
  • Homemade or unlabelled food: may be inspected or rejected by Japanese customs. Labelled, sealed packs are safest.

✕ Not allowed

  • Sukuti, meat achar and all meat products
  • Fresh vegetables: garlic, onion, potato, etc.
  • Rice (chamal)
  • Coconut and coconut products
  • All jewelry: gold, silver and imitation
  • Perfumes
  • Branded clothes and shoes (Nike, North Face, etc.)
  • Tobacco, cash, drugs and illegal items

How to Send a Parcel from Nepal to Japan

  1. Get a price quoteCall or WhatsApp us with the weight and contents of your parcel.
  2. Free pickup or drop-offWe pick up from your home free inside Kathmandu Valley, or you can drop it at our Khasibazar office.
  3. Packing and documentsWe check, weigh and pack your items and prepare the customs paperwork.
  4. Dispatch by airYour parcel is sent to Japan by air and you receive a tracking number.
  5. Delivery in JapanThe parcel is delivered to the receiver's door, normally within 10–14 business days.

Packing Tips and Japan Customs

Packing tips

  • Put ghee, oil and honey in small, tightly sealed, narrow-mouth bottles with a label.
  • Send only achar and spices that have a clear product label.
  • Write the receiver's full Japanese address, postcode and phone number clearly.
  • Tell us every item in the parcel so it can be declared correctly.

Japan customs notice

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.

Why Send to Japan with Pals Courier?

Clear, fixed pricing

Our Japan rates are published on this page, so you know the cost before you send.

Free pickup in the valley

We collect your parcel from anywhere in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur at no cost.

Packing and paperwork handled

We pack, declare and prepare customs documents for you.

Registered Nepali company

Pals Courier and Cargo Pvt. Ltd. is a registered company based in Khasibazar, Kathmandu.

Nepal to Japan Courier: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost per kg to send a parcel from Nepal to Japan?

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.

How many days does courier from Nepal to Japan take?

Delivery normally takes 10–14 business days from dispatch, depending on Japanese customs and the size of the shipment.

How much does it cost to send documents from Nepal to Japan?

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.

What is the maximum weight per box from Nepal to Japan?

The maximum is 20 kg per box. If your shipment is heavier than 20 kg, it is packed into another box.

Can I send sukuti or meat achar from Nepal to Japan?

No. Sukuti, meat achar and all meat products are strictly restricted by Japan and cannot be sent.

Can I send garlic, onion, potato or fresh vegetables to Japan?

No. Fresh vegetables such as garlic, onion and potato cannot be sent from Nepal to Japan.

Can I send achar like mango achar or timur chhop 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.

Can I send rice from Nepal to Japan?

No. Rice (chamal) cannot be sent from Nepal to Japan.

Can I send coconut to Japan?

No. Coconut and coconut products cannot be sent from Nepal to Japan.

Can I send ghee, oil and honey 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.

Can I send jewelry from Nepal to Japan?

No. No type of jewelry can be sent to Japan, including gold, silver and imitation (artificial) jewelry.

Can I send medicines from Nepal to Japan?

Yes, with a valid doctor's prescription and purchase bill. A maximum of three months' supply is allowed.

Do you offer free home pickup?

Yes. Pickup is free anywhere inside Kathmandu Valley. You can also drop off your parcel at our office in Khasibazar, Kathmandu.

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