Articles for Christmas festivities of felt (Jamoth) is classified under HS code 9505.10.10 (chapter 95, Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). It attracts 20% customs duty (general), or 5% from India & SAARC under SAFTA, 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) | 20% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 135,600 |
| India & SAARC (with SAFTA certificate of 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 24.9 Lakh of Articles for Christmas festivities of felt (Jamoth) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, United Arab Emirates.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 4.4 Lakh |
| India | Rs 2.8 Lakh |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 15,000 |
| Kuwait | Rs 7,000 |
| Viet Nam | Rs 3,000 |