Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues is classified under HS code 2937.50.00 (chapter 29, Organic Chemicals). It attracts 5% 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) | 5% | Rs 5,000 | Rs 13,650 | Rs 118,650 |
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 59.6 Lakh of Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues in FY 2082/83, mainly from United Kingdom, Taiwan, Province of China, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Rs 31.8 Lakh |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 26.9 Lakh |
| India | Rs 92,000 |
| All countries | Rs 59.6 Lakh |