Other drinks (added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured) is classified under HS code 2202.99.90 (chapter 22, Beverages, spirits and vinegar). It attracts 30% 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) | 30% | Rs 30,000 | Rs 16,900 | Rs 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 imported about Rs 1.20 Arab of Other drinks (added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured) in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, Korea, Republic of, Thailand.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 19.30 Crore |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 2.40 Crore |
| Thailand | Rs 1.78 Crore |
| Viet Nam | Rs 59.2 Lakh |
| Not_Specified | Rs 28.0 Lakh |