Dentists', barbers' or similar chairs parts thereof is classified under HS code 9402.10.90 (chapter 94, Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; luminaires and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). 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 74.4 Lakh of Dentists', barbers' or similar chairs parts thereof in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Qatar.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 11.30 Crore |
| China | Rs 47.2 Lakh |
| Qatar | Rs 3,000 |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 1,000 |