Others similar articles (excel sanitary towel, diapers, liners) is classified under HS code 9619.00.90 (chapter 96, Miscellaneous manufactured articles). 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 34.94 Crore of Others similar articles (excel sanitary towel, diapers, liners) in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Thailand.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 9.11 Crore |
| China | Rs 4.22 Crore |
| Thailand | Rs 10.3 Lakh |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 2.6 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 25,000 |