Felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens a d markers is classified under HS code 9608.20.10 (chapter 96, Miscellaneous manufactured articles). 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 5.15 Arab of Felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens a d markers in FY 2082/83, mainly from Viet Nam, China, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | Rs 1.95 Crore |
| China | Rs 1.87 Crore |
| India | Rs 90.7 Lakh |
| Japan | Rs 75.7 Lakh |
| Saudi Arabia | Rs 1,000 |