Other cane sugar (excel khanda sugarm, shakar-gud) is classified under HS code 1701.14.90 (chapter 17, Sugars and sugar confectionery). It attracts 15% 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) | 15% | Rs 15,000 | Rs 14,950 | Rs 129,950 |
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 29.53 Arab of Other cane sugar (excel khanda sugarm, shakar-gud) in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, Thailand, China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 2.00 Arab |
| Thailand | Rs 1.42 Crore |
| China | Rs 2.5 Lakh |
| France | Rs 14,000 |