Inner tubes, of rubber of a kind used on motor cars, buses or lorries is classified under HS code 4013.10.90 (chapter 40, Rubber and articles thereof). 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 23.91 Crore of Inner tubes, of rubber of a kind used on motor cars, buses or lorries in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Germany.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 26.53 Crore |
| China | Rs 25.6 Lakh |
| Germany | Rs 16,000 |