Marble & Travertine merely cut into BLOCKS is classified under HS code 2515.12.10 (chapter 25, Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). It attracts 10% 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) | 10% | Rs 10,000 | Rs 14,300 | Rs 124,300 |
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 1.50 Arab of Marble & Travertine merely cut into BLOCKS in FY 2082/83, mainly from Turkey, Italy, Portugal.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| Turkey | Rs 2.94 Crore |
| Italy | Rs 2.20 Crore |
| Portugal | Rs 56.9 Lakh |
| Greece | Rs 49.8 Lakh |
| China | Rs 27.4 Lakh |