Direct dyes and preparations based thereon is classified under HS code 3204.14.00 (chapter 32, Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks). It attracts 10% customs duty (general), or 5% from India & SAARC under SAFTA, 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) | 10% | Rs 10,000 | Rs 14,300 | Rs 124,300 |
| India & SAARC (with SAFTA certificate of 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 11.70 Crore of Direct dyes and preparations based thereon in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, Thailand, Netherlands.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 4.54 Crore |
| Thailand | Rs 9.7 Lakh |
| Netherlands | Rs 5.8 Lakh |
| China | Rs 4.7 Lakh |
| Malaysia | Rs 3.8 Lakh |