Pickle (Achar) is classified under HS code 2103.90.20 (chapter 21, Miscellaneous edible preparations). 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 36.65 Crore of Pickle (Achar) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Korea, Republic of.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 9.49 Crore |
| India | Rs 3.46 Crore |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 3.6 Lakh |
| Japan | Rs 37,000 |
| Bhutan | Rs 2,000 |