Inspect import goods by customs/quarantine officers

Case Study

Title: Import of Rice from India to Nepal

Corridors and Routes: Barauni - Kathmandu

Trade Product: Rice

Trade Type: Import

Process Analysis: Import to Nepal

Exporting Country: India

Importing Country: Nepal

Category: Regulatory border procedures

Country and Procedure Description: Quarantine inspection and certificate (Import to NPL from IND/Rice)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations:

Actors and Participants: - Clearing agnet
- Quarantine office
- Custom

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: Cargo arrived at customs for clearance

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. CHA applies for letter to FQO 2. Custom issue letter to FQO 3. CHA receives letter to FQO 4. CHA submits of following documents with sample and fee to quarantine office - Custom letter - Commercial/export invoice - Packing list - Custom declaration form - Application in prescribed format 5. FQO receives document and sample 6. Food quarantine office examines the sample 7. Food quarantine office issues quarantine certificate 8. Clearing agent receives quarantine certificate

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: Food quarantine certificate is issued

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 6

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Average Required Time: 2

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