Customs duty on Matches (excl pyrotechnic articles of 36.04 in Nepal

Matches (excl pyrotechnic articles of 36.04 is classified under HS code 3605.00.00 (chapter 36, Explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). It attracts 30% customs duty (general), plus 13% VAT on the CIF value and duty.

30%General duty
30%India & SAARC (SAFTA)
13%VAT
kgCustoms unit

Landed cost — worked example

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:

OriginCustoms dutyDuty amountVAT (13%)Landed cost
General (any origin)30%Rs 30,000Rs 16,900Rs 146,900

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’s imports of Matches (excl pyrotechnic articles of 36.04

Nepal imported about Rs 5.76 Crore of Matches (excl pyrotechnic articles of 36.04 in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China.

Source countryImport value (FY 2082/83)
IndiaRs 1.21 Crore
ChinaRs 1,000

Related products

Prepared explosives, (excl propellent powders)HS 3602.00.00 · 20% dutySignalling flares and other pyrotechnic articles (excl fireworks)HS 3604.90.00 · 20% dutyElectric detonatorsHS 3603.60.00 · 20% dutyFerro-cerium, pyrophoric alloys; articles off combustible materials, nesHS 3606.90.00 · 20% dutyDetonating capsHS 3603.40.00 · 20% dutyDetonating cordsHS 3603.20.00 · 20% dutyPropellent powdersHS 3601.00.00 · 20% duty
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