Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated pa er or paperboard is classified under HS code 4819.10.90 (chapter 48, Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard). It attracts 20% 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) | 20% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 135,600 |
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 1.78 Arab of Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated pa er or paperboard in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Singapore.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 30.09 Crore |
| China | Rs 4.60 Crore |
| Singapore | Rs 8.6 Lakh |
| Not_Specified | Rs 6.3 Lakh |
| France | Rs 5.2 Lakh |