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Annexure - 1

Products which are banned and that which are quantitatvely restricted for exports.

Products Banned for Exports
1. Articles of Archaelogical and Religious Importance
  1. National and foreign coins of archaelogical value
  2. Idols of gods and goddesses, palm leaf inscription (Tad Patra), plant leaf inscription (Bhojpatra)
  3. Scroll (Thanka paintings) of historical importance
2. Conserved Wildlife and Related Articles
  1. Wild animals
  2. Bile and any part of wild animals
  3. Musk
  4. Snake skin, lizard skin
3. Drugs
  1. Marijuana, opium, hashish (as defined in the Single Convention on Narcotics, 1961)
4. Articles of Industrial Importance
  1. Explosive materials and the related fuse or materials needed for fuse
  2. Materials used in the production of arms and ammunition
5. Industrial Raw Materials
  1. Raw hides and skin (including dry salted)
  2. Raw wool
  3. All imported raw materials, parts and capital goods
6. Other Products
  1. Mamira
  2. Log and Timber
Products under Quantitative Restrictions:

Products as notified by Nepal Governmentl Gazette from time to time.
Products Allowed for Free Exports:

All products other than banned ones and which are under quantitative restrictions.

The Ministry of Commerce will decide from time to time the goods to be included under the category of quantitative restrictions and volume of their exports.
The Ministry of Commerce will interpret as to which of the products listed above will be permitted to export.