Baby walker of plastics is classified under HS code 9403.70.20 (chapter 94, Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). It attracts 20% customs duty (general), or 11.25% 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) | 11.25% | Rs 11,250 | Rs 14,462 | Rs 125,712 |
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 4.99 Crore of Baby walker of plastics in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Qatar.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 1.27 Crore |
| China | Rs 1.21 Crore |
| Qatar | Rs 1,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 1,000 |