Activated natural mineral products; animal black is classified under HS code 3802.90.00 (chapter 38, Miscellaneous chemical products). It attracts 5% customs duty (general), plus 13% VAT on the CIF value and duty.
For a shipment with a CIF value of Rs 100,000 (cost + insurance + freight to the Nepal border), the customs duty and VAT work out as:
| Origin | Customs duty | Duty amount | VAT (13%) | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (any origin) | 5% | Rs 5,000 | Rs 13,650 | Rs 118,650 |
Excise duty, the road-development fee and other charges apply to specific goods (vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, petroleum…) and are not in the figure above. Open the full calculator →
Nepal imported about Rs 8.84 Arab of Activated natural mineral products; animal black in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, United States, China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 43.08 Crore |
| United States | Rs 66.7 Lakh |
| China | Rs 34.2 Lakh |
| Germany | Rs 1.0 Lakh |
| Ireland | Rs 40,000 |