Gloves, use in medical & surgical purpose (Disposable) is classified under HS code 3926.20.11 (chapter 39, Plastics and articles 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 1.08 Arab of Gloves, use in medical & surgical purpose (Disposable) in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, France.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 54.6 Lakh |
| China | Rs 2.8 Lakh |
| France | Rs 1.3 Lakh |
| Switzerland | Rs 54,000 |