Why Are Nepali Residents Being Checked For Everyday Items From India? The Rs. 100 Customs Rule Explained

Nepal has begun strictly enforcing a rule that taxes goods worth over Rs. 100 brought in from India, and it’s changing daily life along the border. Nepali residents who routinely crossed into Bihar and Uttar Pradesh for cheaper essentials are now being stopped, checked and asked to declare items. Officials say the move targets revenue loss and informal trade, but many argue it’s hitting ordinary people the hardest.