Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics (Cellular) is classified under HS code 3921.90.19 (chapter 39, Plastics and articles thereof). 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 34.70 Crore of Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics (Cellular) in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Germany.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 4.96 Crore |
| China | Rs 4.71 Crore |
| Germany | Rs 4.5 Lakh |
| Japan | Rs 27,000 |