Adhesive tape of a width =<20cm is classified under HS code 5906.10.00 (chapter 59, Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). 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 19.54 Crore of Adhesive tape of a width =<20cm in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Netherlands.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 92.2 Lakh |
| India | Rs 77.2 Lakh |
| Netherlands | Rs 10,000 |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 7,000 |
| Qatar | Rs 4,000 |