29 March 2020 – Imposed temporary ban on luxury goods imports

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Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The Nepal Rastra Bank has imposed a temporary ban on luxury goods imports, including gold over ten kilograms and vehicles worth over USD$50,000.

This measure is intended to reduce non-essential bank transfers.
Full details here: https://www.nrb.org.np/bfr/circular/2076-77/2076_77_(Notice)–18-Covid-19_Related-new.pdf