Parsa, May 7 -- The deadlock at major customs points across the country over the government's mandatory maximum retail price (MRP) rule on imported goods has been temporarily resolved.

Customs clearance resumed from Wednesday at key border points, including Birgunj, after an agreement between the Department of Customs and importers. The dispute over MRP rules had left a large number of cargo trucks stranded at the Birgunj Customs Office for nearly a week and a half, sharply affecting revenue collection.

The impasse ended after the customs department allowed importers to self-declare the MRP of goods and affix labels later at their warehouses.

Under the agreement, importers must declare the maximum retail price at the customs point itse...