Dried Chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled whether or not skinned or split is classified under HS code 0713.20.00 (chapter 07, Edible Vegetables and certain Roots and Tubers). It attracts 10% 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) | 10% | Rs 10,000 | Rs 14,300 | Rs 124,300 |
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 39.28 Arab of Dried Chickpeas (garbanzos), shelled whether or not skinned or split in FY 2082/83, mainly from Australia, India, Ukraine.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| Australia | Rs 2.18 Arab |
| India | Rs 1.33 Arab |
| Ukraine | Rs 2.45 Crore |
| United Republic of Tanzania | Rs 2.25 Crore |
| Argentina | Rs 97.2 Lakh |