Paperin sheets with one side >= 435mm an d ther side <= 297mm in the unfolded s is classified under HS code 4802.62.00 (chapter 48, Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard). It attracts 15% 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) | 15% | Rs 15,000 | Rs 14,950 | Rs 129,950 |
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 44.26 Crore of Paperin sheets with one side >= 435mm an d ther side <= 297mm in the unfolded s in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, United Arab Emirates.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 6.22 Crore |
| India | Rs 39,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 0 |