Hair lacquers is classified under HS code 3305.30.00 (chapter 33, Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations). It attracts 20% 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) | 20% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 135,600 |
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 81.32 Crore of Hair lacquers in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, Turkey, Indonesia.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 33.79 Crore |
| Turkey | Rs 51.2 Lakh |
| Indonesia | Rs 29.3 Lakh |
| India | Rs 29.1 Lakh |
| Netherlands | Rs 9.8 Lakh |