Chewing gum whether or not sugar- coated is classified under HS code 1704.10.00 (chapter 17, Sugars and sugar confectionery). 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 47.20 Crore of Chewing gum whether or not sugar- coated in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, United States, Indonesia.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 21.12 Crore |
| United States | Rs 2.06 Crore |
| Indonesia | Rs 72.4 Lakh |
| Viet Nam | Rs 39.6 Lakh |
| Thailand | Rs 22.4 Lakh |