Others articles of felt carried in the pocket or handbag is classified under HS code 4202.39.90 (chapter 42, Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). 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 6.93 Crore of Others articles of felt carried in the pocket or handbag in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Thailand.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 65.7 Lakh |
| India | Rs 12.1 Lakh |
| Thailand | Rs 14,000 |
| Hong Kong | Rs 5,000 |
| United States | Rs 5,000 |