Other chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries is classified under HS code 3824.99.90 (chapter 38, Miscellaneous chemical products). It attracts 15% customs duty (general), or 6% from India & SAARC under SAFTA, 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) | 15% | Rs 15,000 | Rs 14,950 | Rs 129,950 |
| India & SAARC (with SAFTA certificate of origin) | 6% | Rs 6,000 | Rs 13,780 | Rs 119,780 |
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 130.35 Arab of Other chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, Viet Nam, China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 93.05 Crore |
| Viet Nam | Rs 10.59 Crore |
| China | Rs 5.24 Crore |
| Egypt | Rs 3.20 Crore |
| Malaysia | Rs 3.05 Crore |