Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

iWishBag celebrates the festival of lights

Let there be
a little more light.

Happy Diwali. Wishing you brighter beginnings,
warm gatherings, and a home full of joy.

Devotional illustration of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha with lit diyas

WITH LOVE, iWishBag

Plan your holiday shopping

Here’s what to expect.

07—15NOVEMBER 2026

Paused for the holiday

  • Assisted quotes

    Price estimates that need a team member’s help.

  • Human customer support

    Replies and assistance from our support team.

  • Deliveries to Nepal

    Delivery to customers in Nepal is paused.

  • Deliveries to India

    Delivery to customers in India is paused.

Open as usual

  • Automatic quotes

    Get an instant price estimate online.

  • Purchases

    We continue buying items from stores for your orders.

  • AI customer support

    Our AI assistant remains available to answer questions.

  • Warehouses

    Our warehouses continue receiving and handling packages.

  • Dispatch

    We continue sending packages onward from our warehouses. Deliveries to customers in Nepal and India remain paused.

  • Deliveries to all other destinations

    Deliveries outside Nepal and India continue as usual.

Only the services listed as paused are affected.
AI support is available throughout the holiday.

iWishBag

Nepal · United States retailer

How to buy from Etsy in Nepal

No. Etsy does not deliver to Nepal, so iWishBag buys it for you and ships it there. 183 orders from the United States to Nepal paid since April 2026: median 39 days payment-to-door, 80% within 24–60. Real example: a crew-neck T-shirt from Amazon US cost NPR 9,670 all-in (item, freight, duty and tax), delivered October 2026.

Get exact price: United States to Nepal

Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders

Etsy doesn't deliver to Nepal. Paste the product link and iWishBag buys it for you — one all-inclusive NPR price with customs duty for Nepal included, paid with eSewa, door-to-door in 24–60 days from United States.

Get a quoteBrowse Etsy
Origin
United States
Destination
Nepal
Payment to door
24–60 days(80% of orders)
Currency
NPR (Rs)

First published 2026-04-29 · Last verified 2026-10-14

How to buy from Etsy and ship to Nepal

  1. 1

    Find your Etsy product

    Browse Etsy (https://www.etsy.com) for the item you want. Copy the product URL — iWishBag accepts links from every product page on Etsy.

  2. 2

    Paste the link into iWishBag's quote form

    Open iWishBag, paste the Etsy URL, and pick Nepal as your delivery destination. Add size, color, and quantity if relevant.

  3. 3

    Get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in NPR

    iWishBag returns the full landed cost — product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight, customs duty for Nepal, and any FX. Quote shown in NPR (Rs).

  4. 4

    Pay in NPR with eSewa

    Approve the quote and pay using eSewa, Khalti, FonePay, NepalPay QR, card — whichever is most convenient for you in Nepal.

  5. 5

    iWishBag buys the product on your behalf

    Once payment clears, iWishBag purchases the item from Etsy, consolidates it at our United States origin warehouse, and prepares it for international shipment.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to Nepal

    iWishBag handles export, international transit, Nepal customs clearance and last-mile delivery. 80% of delivered orders from United States took 24–60 days from payment to door. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why buy from Etsy via iWishBag in Nepal?

  • iWishBag is one of the longest-running cross-border concierges serving Nepal, operating since 2014.

  • Most major US, UK, and Indian retailers do not ship directly to Nepal — iWishBag acts as your purchaser, consolidator, and importer.

  • Local payment methods (eSewa, Khalti, FonePay, NepalPay QR) are accepted alongside cards, so you pay in NPR without FX overhead.

Nepal customs

Nepal applies customs duty plus VAT on imported goods. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote so you pay one all-inclusive price — there are no surprise fees at customs.

Source: customs.gov.np

Your landed cost to Nepal

The all-inclusive price for handmade orders from Etsy to Nepal is built from four parts: the item price, international shipping from United States (24–60 days from payment to door), Nepal customs duty (the rate depends on the product’s HS code), and 13% VAT. iWishBag calculates the exact figure before you pay — there are no surprise charges at customs.

Get your exact landed cost for Nepal →

About Etsy

Etsy is the global marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique craft goods. iWishBag forwards from Etsy for shoppers in Nepal who want access to its catalog without paying for an international account or a freight forwarder separately.

Popular things to buy from Etsy for Nepal

Popular Etsy categories shipped to Nepal include Handmade, Jewelry and Home Decor. iWishBag buys each order, consolidates it at our United States warehouse, and ships to Nepal with Nepal customs duty and 13% VAT folded into a single NPR (Rs) price — paid with eSewa and delivered in about 24–60 days.

Personalized name necklace

Jewelry · typically around $35 on Etsy

Reaches Nepal in about 24–60 days — landed cost quoted in NPR before you pay.

Handmade ceramic mug

Home Decor · typically around $28 on Etsy

Reaches Nepal in about 24–60 days — landed cost quoted in NPR before you pay.

Custom pet portrait

Art · typically around $60 on Etsy

Reaches Nepal in about 24–60 days — landed cost quoted in NPR before you pay.

  • Handmade
  • Jewelry
  • Home Decor
  • Art
  • Vintage

iWishBag vs buying from Etsy direct vs other forwarders

iWishBagEtsy directMailbox forwarders (Shipito, MyUS)
Delivers to NepalYes, door to doorNo, Etsy does not deliver to NepalYes, via its United States warehouse (California and Oregon)
Who places the orderiWishBag buys it for youNot possibleYou, or Shipito Assisted Purchase: $8.50 per 10 items + 4.3% processing + 8% commission
Import duty and taxIncluded in your quote before you payNot applicableMyUS: collected by the delivering carrier unless you prepay (DDP)
Price you approveOne all-in NPR totalNot applicablePurchase and forwarding fees billed separately

Sources (checked 14 October 2026): Etsy website · Nepal customs (customs.gov.np) · Shipito Assisted Purchase fees · Shipito warehouse locations · MyUS duties and taxes help. iWishBag delivery times and prices come from delivered orders.

Duties, taxes and delivery to Nepal

Duty-free below
None - all imports assessed
VAT/GST-free below
None
Standard VAT/GST
13%
Delivered orders took
24–60 days, payment to door (80% of orders)
You pay in
NPR (eSewa, Khalti, FonePay)

Nepal has no de-minimis relief: every courier import is assessed for customs duty at the HS-code rate plus 13% VAT on the duty-inclusive value. See our Nepal customs duty index for per-category rates.

Nepal applies customs duty plus VAT on imported goods. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote so you pay one all-inclusive price — there are no surprise fees at customs.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countriesNepal customs duty by category

Frequently asked questions

Does Etsy ship directly to Nepal?+
No. Etsy does not deliver to Nepal from its own checkout. iWishBag bridges this by purchasing on your behalf, consolidating at our United States origin warehouse, and forwarding to Nepal as a single import shipment.
How much does it cost to ship from Etsy to Nepal?+
Your total is the Etsy item price plus international shipping from United States, Nepal customs duty (the rate depends on the product's HS code) plus 13% VAT, and any FX — all shown up front in NPR (Rs). iWishBag calculates the exact landed cost before you pay, so there are no surprise charges at Nepal customs. Delivery runs about 24–60 days. Real example: a crew-neck T-shirt from Amazon US cost NPR 9,670 all-in (item, freight, duty and tax), delivered October 2026.
What do people in Nepal usually order from Etsy?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Personalized name necklace (typically around $35 on Etsy), Handmade ceramic mug (typically around $28 on Etsy), Custom pet portrait (typically around $60 on Etsy). Each ships from United States to Nepal in about 24–60 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, Nepal customs duty and FX — quoted up front in NPR (Rs) before you pay.
What does the iWishBag quote include?+
Every iWishBag quote for Nepal is all-inclusive: the Etsy product price, United States domestic shipping (where applicable), international freight to Nepal, customs duty, and any FX conversion. There are no surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Etsy to Nepal?+
183 orders from the United States to Nepal paid since April 2026: median 39 days payment-to-door, 80% within 24–60. That covers seller dispatch to our United States warehouse, international freight and customs clearance.
How is customs duty calculated for Nepal?+
Nepal applies customs duty plus VAT on imported goods. iWishBag pre-calculates both into the quote so you pay one all-inclusive price — there are no surprise fees at customs. (Source: customs.gov.np)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in Nepal?+
iWishBag accepts eSewa, Khalti, FonePay, NepalPay QR, card — quote and payment in NPR.
Can iWishBag buy any product on Etsy?+
iWishBag can purchase the vast majority of products on Etsy, including Handmade, Jewelry, Home Decor, Art, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 80+ countries continuously since 2014.

Other stores you can ship to Nepal

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Ready to order?

Paste a Etsy link, get an all-inclusive landed-cost quote in NPR, and have it delivered to Nepal in about 24–60 days.

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