Fungicides is classified under HS code 3808.92.00 (chapter 38, Miscellaneous chemical products). 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 1.51 Arab of Fungicides in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Jordan.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 63.26 Crore |
| China | Rs 18.40 Crore |
| Jordan | Rs 42.6 Lakh |
| Bangladesh | Rs 1.6 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 61,000 |