Question 1

What is NPLUA?

Accepted Answer

NPLUA is the UN/LOCODE for Lukla, Nepal — a airport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Lukla used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Lukla (NPLUA) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list NPLUA as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Nepal.

Question 3

Where is Lukla located?

Accepted Answer

Lukla is located in Nepal. Use UN/LOCODE NPLUA in any customs or trade document referencing this location.

Question 4

Where should I use the NPLUA port code?

Accepted Answer

Use NPLUA on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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