Printed tickets for travelling purpose is classified under HS code 4911.99.30 (chapter 49, Printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). It attracts 20% 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) | 20% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 135,600 |
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 93.9 Lakh of Printed tickets for travelling purpose in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 46.0 Lakh |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 1.4 Lakh |
| Bangladesh | Rs 43,000 |
| Turkey | Rs 0 |