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How do I start a wholesale enquiry?

Tell us your company, destination market, product interest, approximate quantity range and preferred timing. We will use that brief to prepare the most relevant product route and follow-up questions.

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Who does Nepal Trade Craft work with?

We work with international retailers, distributors, studios, hospitality teams and corporate-gift buyers looking for a focused selection of Nepal-made craft.

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Can I request a buyer pack?

Yes. The buyer pack is prepared around your category and market rather than sent as a generic list. Email your brief or use the request form on the website.

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What information should I include in my brief?

Include your sales channel, destination country, categories of interest, approximate quantities, target timing and any packaging or documentation requirements.

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Where is Nepal Trade Craft based?

Buyer and supplier coordination is handled from Kathmandu, Nepal. International enquiries can be sent to our monitored trade inbox.

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Who will answer my enquiry?

Prabina Sijapati Sharma coordinates buyer communication and export follow-through from Kathmandu. You can reach her through the main enquiry inbox.

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Do you work with first-time importers?

Yes. Tell us if this is your first import from Nepal so we can make the product and order conversation easier to follow. Buyers remain responsible for their own import requirements.

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Can I ask about more than one category?

Yes. A short list of priorities helps us prepare a coherent selection. If the brief is broad, we may suggest beginning with one category.

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How quickly will I receive a reply?

Response timing depends on the questions and product research required. A complete buyer brief helps us respond more usefully and reduces back-and-forth.

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How can I contact Nepal Trade Craft?

Email inquiry@nepaltradecraft.com or use the buyer-pack request on this website. LinkedIn is also available for company and team verification.

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What Nepal-made products do you currently present?

The current directions include sound objects, incense holders, selected metal craft and gift-ready craft. Specific availability is confirmed against the buyer brief.

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Do you wholesale singing bowls from Nepal?

We present singing bowls and related sound objects for wholesale review. Materials, dimensions, finish, packing and commercial terms are confirmed for each selected item.

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Do you offer Nepal incense and incense holders?

We currently present incense holders and fragrance-related product directions. Ingredients, labeling and market requirements must be reviewed for the actual item and destination.

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Do you offer Nepal metal craft?

Yes, selected metal craft can be reviewed for retail and gift briefs. The actual material, finish, dimensions and care information are item-specific.

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Do you offer felt products from Nepal?

Gift-ready felt objects may be included when they fit the buyer brief and current availability. Product details are confirmed before quotation.

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Can you source products outside the current website collection?

You can share the category you need. We will assess whether it fits our current supplier network and evidence requirements before presenting it as available.

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Why do you show a focused collection?

A focused range is easier for a buyer to assess, sample and merchandise. It also lets us prepare clearer product information for the lines under review.

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Can you build a coordinated retail assortment?

Yes. Share your customer, target price architecture, desired product count and launch timing. We can then shape a tighter range for review.

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Are website photographs a guarantee of availability?

No. Photographs show current product directions. Availability and specifications are confirmed when we prepare your selection or quote.

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Can I ask for a specific style or finish?

Yes. Send visual references and explain the intended market. We will check whether a suitable option can be reviewed and what details still need confirmation.

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What product information is available to buyers?

Depending on the selected item, the product record can cover dimensions, verified material, photographs, presentation, packing and commercial fields.

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Can I request dimensions and weights?

Yes. Dimensions and available weight information are confirmed for the selected reference rather than assumed from a category photograph.

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How are materials confirmed?

Material information is checked against the current product or supplier record. Where additional verification is needed, we identify that before using the detail in a quote.

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Can I order samples before a wholesale order?

Ask for samples in your buyer brief. Feasibility, sample cost, availability, packing and shipping will be confirmed for the selected items.

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Will a sample match a later production order?

A sample provides a review reference, but handmade products can show natural variation. The approved specifications and acceptable variation should be recorded before production.

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How should I review a handmade product sample?

Check dimensions, finish, function, presentation, labeling and any variation that matters to your customer. Send one consolidated approval or change list.

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Do handmade products vary?

Some handmade products can vary in surface, color, form or finish. The relevant type and acceptable degree of variation depends on the actual item.

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Can you provide product photographs for review?

Available product photographs can be included in the buyer pack. Final image and usage needs should be discussed before relying on them for retail publication.

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Can I request product care information?

Yes. Care guidance must match the actual material and finish, so it is prepared for the selected product rather than applied to a whole category.

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How are product changes recorded?

Requested changes should be written into the selected product record and confirmed during buyer approval. This keeps the reviewed version clear before production.

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How do I get wholesale pricing?

Send a buyer brief with product interest, destination and quantity range. Pricing is prepared for the selected item and current commercial conditions.

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Why are prices not shown on the website?

Wholesale pricing depends on the item, quantity, presentation and current quote conditions. A buyer-specific quote is more useful than a generic public figure.

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What is your minimum order quantity?

MOQ is confirmed for each selected product and quote. Share your approximate quantity range so we can focus on feasible options.

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Can different products be combined in one order?

Possibly. The answer depends on the selected products, suppliers, quantities, packing and dispatch plan. We confirm feasibility during quotation.

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What currencies can you quote in?

Quote currency and payment details are agreed in the written commercial offer. Include your preferred currency in the brief.

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What payment terms do you offer?

Payment terms depend on the agreed transaction and are stated in writing with the quote or order documents.

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How long does production take?

Lead time depends on the product, quantity, current capacity and approval route. We confirm it for the selected order rather than promise one category-wide timeline.

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When does production begin?

Production timing begins according to the written order plan after required approvals, documents and payment milestones are complete.

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Can I change an order after approval?

Tell us immediately. Whether a change is possible depends on production status, supplier commitments, materials and packing already arranged.

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What should a wholesale quote include?

A useful quote identifies the product, quantity, price basis, payment terms, lead time, packing assumptions, validity period and agreed responsibilities.

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How are Nepal craft products packed for export?

Packing is planned around the item, fragility, dimensions, quantity, presentation needs and destination. The selected packing format is documented in the order plan.

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Can I request retail-ready packaging?

Yes. Describe the desired presentation, labels and destination requirements. We will assess feasible options for the selected item.

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How are fragile products handled?

Fragile items require a product-specific packing review. We consider internal protection, outer cartons, handling notes and the planned shipping route.

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Can you add buyer labels or barcodes?

Share the label content, format, placement and deadline. Feasibility and responsibility for compliance are confirmed before the order proceeds.

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Do you arrange international shipping?

Shipping responsibilities and the dispatch route are agreed for each order. Your destination, preferred route and importer arrangements should be included early.

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Can you ship to the United States?

US-bound enquiries are welcome. The exact product, documentation, packing, transport route and importer responsibilities must be reviewed for the order.

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How are shipping costs calculated?

Shipping cost depends on packed dimensions, weight, route, service level and current carrier rates. It is calculated after the order and packing assumptions are known.

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Can I use my own freight forwarder?

Yes, subject to the written order plan. Share the forwarder details and required handover documents before dispatch arrangements are finalized.

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What documents can accompany a shipment?

Available documents depend on the goods, destination and agreed responsibilities. Tell us what your importer or broker requires so it can be reviewed early.

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How can I reduce packing surprises?

Confirm the product list, retail presentation, carton preferences, handling needs and destination requirements before quotation is finalized.

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How does Nepal Trade Craft approach quality control?

Quality begins with a clear selected-product record. Review points are then matched to the approved specifications, presentation and packing requirements.

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What is checked before an order proceeds?

The check depends on the item but can include product reference, dimensions, material record, finish, quantity, presentation, packing and buyer approvals.

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How do buyers approve a product?

Approval should be given against the current sample, photographs, specification or written product record. Any accepted variation should be documented.

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Can you inspect every product?

Inspection scope depends on the product and order. The agreed review method and responsibility should be recorded before production or dispatch.

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What happens if a detail cannot be verified?

We flag the open point and seek a current answer or record. It is not treated as confirmed until the necessary information is available.

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How are handmade variations handled?

The buyer and supplier should agree which variations are natural and which would be unacceptable for the product and market.

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Can I provide my own quality checklist?

Yes. Send it with the brief so we can assess whether the selected product and review process can support it.

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How are packing requirements approved?

Packing choices should be documented with the product and order plan. Photographs, samples or written specifications may be used depending on the requirement.

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Can third-party testing be arranged?

Share the product, destination and test requirement. Feasibility, laboratory choice, timing, cost and responsibility must be agreed before making any testing commitment.

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How should I report a product concern?

Send the order reference, affected quantity, clear photographs and a concise description as soon as possible. Keep the packaging until the issue is reviewed.

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Who is responsible for import requirements?

The buyer or importer is responsible for understanding the rules that apply in the destination market unless a written agreement assigns a specific responsibility differently.

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How do I choose the correct tariff code?

Tariff classification depends on the actual product, material and intended use. Confirm it with your customs broker or the relevant authority.

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Can you guarantee that a product is compliant in my market?

Market compliance depends on the actual item, intended use, labeling and destination rules. Requirements and evidence must be assessed for the selected product.

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What should a US importer check?

Begin with product classification, admissibility, labeling, product-safety obligations, documentation and the importer-of-record arrangement. Use qualified advisers for the final decision.

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Do incense products need special review?

Ingredients, labeling, claims, packaging and destination rules may affect fragrance-related products. Review the actual item before placing an order.

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Do children’s products need special review?

Products intended for children can carry additional safety, testing, labeling and recordkeeping duties. Intended use must be stated at the start of the brief.

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Can you provide country-of-origin information?

Available origin information is prepared for the selected item and shipment documents. The exact evidence depends on the product and transaction.

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What if my market requires a certificate?

Name the certificate, standard or authority in the buyer brief. We will check what applies to the actual item and whether suitable evidence can be obtained.

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Where can US buyers find official import guidance?

US Customs and Border Protection and the Consumer Product Safety Commission publish official importer and business guidance. Your broker or adviser can apply it to your product.

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Can Nepal Trade Craft support private-label projects?

Share the product, quantity, branding, packaging and destination requirements. We will assess supplier fit and evidence before confirming feasibility.

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Can a product be customized?

Customization depends on the item, supplier, quantity, design request and timeline. A visual brief makes the first feasibility review more useful.

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Can you develop exclusive products?

Exclusivity requires a specific product, market, term, volume and written agreement. It is considered case by case.

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Can you work from my design?

You may share your design and technical requirements for review. Ownership, permissions, feasibility, sampling and commercial terms must be agreed before development.

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Can you help with corporate gifts?

Yes. Start with recipient profile, quantity, budget architecture, delivery timing and presentation needs so we can assess suitable directions.

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Can you support hospitality projects?

Yes. Describe the setting, intended use, quantities, installation or replacement needs and delivery timing. Product suitability is then reviewed.

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Can you supply distributors?

Yes. Distribution briefs should include territory, category, customer base, expected quantities and information requirements.

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How do supplier partnerships work?

We coordinate products against buyer briefs and current supplier capabilities. Product and commercial facts are confirmed before they are presented as commitments.

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Can I visit or meet the team in Nepal?

Send your proposed dates, company information and purpose to the enquiry inbox. Any meeting or visit must be confirmed in advance.

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How do we begin a longer-term relationship?

Begin with one clear category and a realistic brief. A well-run first review or order creates the product records and working rhythm for future ranges.

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