Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts is classified under HS code 3402.31.00 (chapter 34, Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, artificial waxes, prepared waxes, polishing or scouring preparations, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, "dental waxes" and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). It attracts 10% 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) | 10% | Rs 10,000 | Rs 14,300 | Rs 124,300 |
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 8.60 Arab of Linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acids and their salts in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, Korea, Republic of, China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 1.80 Arab |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 43.3 Lakh |
| China | Rs 4.1 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 29,000 |
| Belgium | Rs 27,000 |