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How to ship Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to the Netherlands

Ship Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to the Netherlands using iWishBag's Ship for me mailbox service — get a local Nepal address, send your items there, and we handle export, customs duty for the Netherlands, and door-to-door delivery in your local currency (EUR).

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Origin
Nepal
Destination
the Netherlands
Transit
8-12 days
Currency
EUR (€)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to ship Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to the Netherlands

  1. 1

    Sign up for an iWishBag Nepal mailbox

    Create a free iWishBag account and request your dedicated Nepal mailbox address. Use this address as the shipping destination whenever you (or your family or local seller in Nepal) need to consolidate items for international forwarding.

  2. 2

    Send your Dashain and Tihar gifts to the mailbox

    Have your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal drop off Dashain and Tihar gifts at the iWishBag mailbox address — by courier, hand delivery, or local marketplace. iWishBag receives, photographs, and stores the items.

  3. 3

    Tell iWishBag where to ship

    Log in, select the items received at your mailbox, and request shipment to the Netherlands. Add any documentation we need for customs (gift declaration, content list).

  4. 4

    Get a forwarding quote in EUR

    iWishBag weighs and measures the consolidated parcel and returns a forwarding quote covering international freight, customs duty for the Netherlands, and FX — shown in EUR (€).

  5. 5

    Pay with card or another local method

    Approve the quote and pay using card, PayPal, iDEAL, SEPA, Airwallex (EUR) — whichever is most convenient for you in the Netherlands.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to the Netherlands

    iWishBag handles export from Nepal, international transit, the Netherlands customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 8-12 days. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why ship Dashain and Tihar gifts via iWishBag to the Netherlands?

  • iWishBag serves the South Asian and SEA diaspora in the Netherlands who want products from Flipkart, Myntra, Daraz Nepal, Rakuten, and other origin-only retailers.

  • iWishBag handles Netherlands Douane customs paperwork and the EU Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) where applicable.

  • Last-mile delivery covers Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, and the rest of the Netherlands.

the Netherlands customs

The Netherlands applies 21% BTW plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-clears both into the quote and handles Douane clearance.

Source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu

About Dashain and Tihar gifts

iWishBag forwards festival items and religious goods from Nepal — Dashain mukhauta, Tihar items, Newari sel-roti, dhupauro, religious statues, prasad from Nepal to the Netherlands using its mailbox + freight network. Whatever your family or local seller in Nepal drops off at the iWishBag mailbox, we consolidate, export, and deliver door-to-door.

Frequently asked questions

How does iWishBag's Ship for me service work in Nepal?+
iWishBag gives you a dedicated mailbox address in Nepal. You (or your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal) drop off Dashain and Tihar gifts at that address. iWishBag receives, consolidates, exports, and forwards your parcel to the Netherlands — handling customs and last-mile delivery end-to-end.
Do I need to be in Nepal to use this?+
No. Most customers are diaspora abroad — anyone with family, friends, or a seller in Nepal can use the mailbox. iWishBag receives whatever they drop off.
What does the iWishBag forwarding quote include?+
Every iWishBag forwarding quote is all-inclusive: international freight from Nepal to the Netherlands, customs duty, and any FX. Quote shown in EUR. No surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Nepal to the Netherlands?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from Nepal to the Netherlands is 8-12 days after we receive your parcel at the mailbox. Lane times vary slightly by the Netherlands customs queue and product category.
How is customs duty calculated for the Netherlands?+
The Netherlands applies 21% BTW plus customs duty on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag pre-clears both into the quote and handles Douane clearance. (Source: taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in the Netherlands?+
iWishBag accepts card, PayPal, iDEAL, SEPA, Airwallex (EUR) — quote and payment in EUR.
Can iWishBag forward anything from Nepal?+
Almost. iWishBag forwards the vast majority of items shipped to your Nepal mailbox, including Festival Goods, Religious Items, Dashain, Tihar, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables, fresh dairy/meat) 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 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Ready to ship from Nepal?

Get a free iWishBag Nepal mailbox address, send your Dashain and Tihar gifts there, and have them delivered to the Netherlands in about 8-12 days.

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