Pile fabrics of man-made fibres, nes, knit ed or crocheted is classified under HS code 6001.92.00 (chapter 60, Knitted or crocheted fabrics). 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 59.05 Crore of Pile fabrics of man-made fibres, nes, knit ed or crocheted in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Taiwan, Province of China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 7.19 Crore |
| China | Rs 3.05 Crore |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 16.0 Lakh |
| Netherlands | Rs 4,000 |