Blotting pads, book covers and other artic es of stationery of paper or paperboa is classified under HS code 4820.90.00 (chapter 48, Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard). It attracts 30% 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) | 30% | Rs 30,000 | Rs 16,900 | Rs 146,900 |
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 4.59 Crore of Blotting pads, book covers and other artic es of stationery of paper or paperboa in FY 2082/83, mainly from United Kingdom, China, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Rs 1.14 Crore |
| China | Rs 90.9 Lakh |
| India | Rs 25.1 Lakh |
| Japan | Rs 2.5 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 1.8 Lakh |