Export to Nepal
CNC Laser, Plasma & Welding Machines for Nepal — Shipped from India
Export documentation, installation and warranty support built around Nepal's ports, power supply and manufacturing sectors.
400 V 3-phase · 50 HzNPR (Nepali Rupee)No sea port — cargo routes overland via Kolkata / Haldia and the India-Nepal border (Birgunj / Raxaul)
RA Machine is the CNC machine division of R.A. Auto Engineering Works, an engineering company in Kolkata, India, founded in 1989 and building machines since 2008. We make CNC laser and plasma cutting machines, MIG, TIG, MMA and submerged arc welding machines, and cobot and robotic welding systems, and supply them across India and abroad. We are GST registered, hold an Import Export Code for export, and have supplied Indian Railways since 2022 as a preferred vendor for certain safety-critical items. This page covers export details specific to Nepal: manufacturing sectors we serve, shipping terms, power compatibility and the machines we supply there. More about RA Machine
Machines ship by sea to No sea port — cargo routes overland via Kolkata / Haldia and the India-Nepal border (Birgunj / Raxaul); urgent spares and small consignments travel by air to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Quotations are issued in US dollars for formal export documentation; the fixed peg between the Indian and Nepali rupee also allows straightforward rupee-based commercial arrangements where preferred.
At a glance
- 400 V 3-phase
- Voltage
- 50 Hz
- Frequency
- NPR (Nepali Rupee)
- Currency
- No sea port — cargo routes overland via Kolkata / Haldia and the India-Nepal border (Birgunj / Raxaul)
- Sea ports
- 8–10 weeks
- Lead time
Why India
Documented quality
Nepal's landlocked geography makes India the only practical overland supply route for heavy machinery, giving Indian manufacturers an unmatched logistics advantage over any sea-freighted competitor.
Competitive pricing
The fixed peg between the Indian and Nepali rupee, combined with the open border trade and transit treaty, removes currency risk and simplifies cross-border commercial and payment processes.
Responsive support
Delivery by road from Kolkata or eastern India through established border crossings is dramatically faster than any alternative supplier route, which matters greatly for spares and urgent breakdown support.
Logistics & trade ties
Shared language ability (Hindi and English are both widely understood in Nepali business circles) removes communication barriers in specification and support.
Sectors
Nepal's demand for cutting and welding capacity concentrates in a handful of manufacturing sectors, most visibly around Kathmandu Valley and Birgunj.
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MIG · TIG · MMAprocessesExport process
- 1
Quotation
Share your material, thickness, bed size or welding requirement and we issue a formal quotation.
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Production
Your machine is assembled, wired and run through factory acceptance checks at our works in India.
- 3
Inspection & freight
A live pre-shipment video inspection precedes export packing and sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia.
- 4
Installation
Remote, video-guided commissioning is followed by an on-site engineer visit for final alignment and checks.
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Training
Operators are trained on safe operation, maintenance and the nesting or welding-program software.
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Warranty & support
Core systems are covered from commissioning, backed by remote diagnostics and stocked wear spares.
Shipping & terms
Cutting and welding machine demand in Nepal
Nepal's manufacturing base is modest and concentrated in the Kathmandu Valley and the Terai belt near the Indian border, where general engineering, construction materials and light fabrication businesses operate. Nepal's landlocked geography means nearly all industrial equipment is imported overland through India, giving Indian manufacturers a structural logistics advantage no overseas competitor can match.
Reconstruction and infrastructure investment following past seismic events, combined with steady growth in construction and steel fabrication, has sustained demand for metal cutting equipment among Nepali workshops upgrading from manual and semi-automated cutting methods.
Shipping terms and logistics
As Nepal is landlocked, machinery moves by sea to Kolkata or Haldia and then overland by truck through the Birgunj-Raxaul border crossing to Kathmandu and other destinations, with an indicative total transit of 10–18 days from factory to the Nepal border. This overland route from India is significantly faster than any alternative sea-and-land route from other supplier countries. Standard export terms are FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF.
Warranty, spares and remote support
Machines carry a 12-month warranty on core systems, backed by remote diagnostic support typically within 4 working hours and stocked wear spares — nozzles, lenses, torch consumables, contact tips and drive rollers — for prompt air-freight dispatch to Nepal. Customised extended warranty available on request.
Export orders are quoted on FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF terms, with 70% advance with confirmed order, 30% before shipment.
Currency and regulatory notes
Quotations are issued in US dollars for formal export documentation; the fixed peg between the Indian and Nepali rupee also allows straightforward rupee-based commercial arrangements where preferred.
Nepal applies standard customs duty on imported machinery with preferential treatment available for goods of Indian origin under bilateral trade arrangements; supporting documentation for your machine is confirmed at quotation, and buyers should confirm current requirements with their customs clearing agent at the border.
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Other South Asia markets
RA Machine also supplies and supports machines across South Asia.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — exporting to Nepal
How do we request a quotation for delivery to Nepal?
Send your required cutting or welding specification through our enquiry form and we will issue a US-dollar quotation covering delivery via Kolkata and overland through the Birgunj-Raxaul border, along with confirmed lead time.
How does delivery work since Nepal has no sea port?
Machinery ships by sea or is trucked directly to Kolkata or Haldia, then moves overland by truck across the Birgunj-Raxaul border to Kathmandu or your destination city, a route significantly faster than any alternative supplier's shipping option.
Will the machine run on Nepali industrial power?
Our machines can be configured for 400 V 3-phase 50 Hz supply, the standard across Nepali industrial facilities, so no additional transformer is required.
How is installation and operator training handled in Nepal?
We begin with remote video commissioning by our engineering team, followed by an on-site engineer visit for final calibration, safety checks and hands-on operator training, with straightforward overland travel from India.
What warranty and spares support do you offer?
Every machine carries a 12-month warranty on the laser or welding power source, drive and control system, with wear spares dispatched by road from India for fast delivery to Nepali workshops.
What payment terms and currency do you accept?
Standard terms are 30 percent advance with the purchase order and 70 percent against pre-shipment inspection video and shipping documents; payment can be arranged in US dollars or, where preferred, Indian rupees given the fixed currency peg.
What is the typical lead time before delivery?
Production lead time is typically 6 to 8 weeks from confirmed order and specification, plus the overland transit time to your Nepal destination once the machine reaches the border.
What documents are needed for Nepali customs clearance?
We supply a commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, which your customs agent uses for clearance at the Birgunj-Raxaul border, and confirm any additional documentation at quotation.
Request an export quotation
Send your cutting or welding requirement and we will issue a formal quotation with FOB Kolkata and CIF options to your nearest port.
Thank you — your export enquiry has been sent.
Our export desk will get back to you about shipping to Nepal, usually within one working day.