Dyed woven fabrics, >=85% artificial filam nts is classified under HS code 5408.22.00 (chapter 54, Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). It attracts 15% 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) | 15% | Rs 15,000 | Rs 14,950 | Rs 129,950 |
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 22.01 Crore of Dyed woven fabrics, >=85% artificial filam nts in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 1.85 Crore |
| China | Rs 13.3 Lakh |