Gaskets of metal combined with other ma ter als or >1 metal layer is classified under HS code 8484.10.00 (chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). 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 54.50 Crore of Gaskets of metal combined with other ma ter als or >1 metal layer in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Canada.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 5.31 Crore |
| China | Rs 42.9 Lakh |
| Canada | Rs 37.0 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 26.2 Lakh |
| France | Rs 15.6 Lakh |