Other original sculptures and statuary in any materials excel >=100 years) is classified under HS code 9703.90.00 (chapter 97, Works of art, collectors' pieces and antiques). 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 11.0 Lakh of Other original sculptures and statuary in any materials excel >=100 years) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Australia.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 3.7 Lakh |
| India | Rs 3.7 Lakh |
| Australia | Rs 1.5 Lakh |
| Not_Specified | Rs 1.1 Lakh |
| Bhutan | Rs 64,000 |
| Other countries (6) | Rs 37,000 |
| All countries | Rs 11.0 Lakh |