Computer Software's Printed Manual is classified under HS code 4911.99.10 (chapter 49, Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). It attracts 5% 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) | 5% | Rs 5,000 | Rs 13,650 | Rs 118,650 |
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 52.1 Lakh of Computer Software's Printed Manual in FY 2082/83, mainly from United States, India, Singapore.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| United States | Rs 1.34 Arab |
| India | Rs 9.17 Crore |
| Singapore | Rs 7.77 Crore |
| China | Rs 6.87 Crore |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 6.57 Crore |