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Most parcels that get stuck at customs are not stopped for what is inside them — they are stopped for what is missing on the paperwork. Three documents do the heavy lifting.
Commercial invoice
The single most important document. It must state the sender and receiver, a plain-language description of each item, the quantity, the unit value, the currency, and the country of origin. “Gift”, “samples”, or “personal items” is not a description; customs officers need to classify the goods.
Packing list
Item-by-item, box-by-box. For a single-box shipment this can be brief, but for multi-piece cargo it is what lets an inspector verify one carton without opening all of them.
Declaration forms
| Shipment type | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Documents only | Courier waybill declaration |
| Personal effects | Invoice + passport copy |
| Commercial goods | Invoice, packing list, export code |
Before you hand it over
- Match the declared value to the invoice — mismatches trigger inspection.
- Check restricted items for the destination country, not just Nepal.
- Keep a digital copy of every document; you will need it if the parcel is queried.
Hyre’s booking flow collects these details up front so the paperwork travels with the parcel.
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