The Nechung Customs Office at the Nepal–China Korala border has achieved a remarkable milestone, collecting Rs 2.03 billion in revenue within just two weeks of full operation. The office officially began functioning on September 16 and reported this record collection by Tuesday morning.
According to Customs Chief Ramesh Khadka, out of 1,109 electric vehicles imported from China, 965 units have already cleared customs, while 144 remain pending. Similarly, all 375 cargo containers that arrived through the Korala route have been successfully cleared and dispatched.
The customs office is currently closed for the Dashain holidays and will resume operations on October 7 once staff members return from leave.
The full operation of the Korala border has significantly boosted trade activities in Mustang district. According to Lomanthang Rural Municipality Chairperson Tasi Norbu Gurung, local trade has expanded, and many residents—especially young people skilled in vehicle operation and logistics—are now earning well by working in cross-border transport and loading-unloading services on the Chinese customs side.
This development marks a major step in enhancing Nepal–China trade relations and in revitalizing the local Mustang economy through increased cross-border commerce.
