Bed linen, of other textile materials (excl knitted or crocheted & printed) is classified under HS code 6302.29.90 (chapter 63, Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). 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 30.92 Crore of Bed linen, of other textile materials (excl knitted or crocheted & printed) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Australia.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 16.45 Crore |
| India | Rs 73.2 Lakh |
| Australia | Rs 9,000 |
| Belgium | Rs 9,000 |
| Qatar | Rs 6,000 |