Roasted coffee substitutes(incl. chicory) and extracts, assences of concentrates is classified under HS code 2101.30.00 (chapter 21, Miscellaneous edible preparations). It attracts 30% customs duty (general), or 11.25% from India & SAARC under SAFTA, 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 |
| India & SAARC (with SAFTA certificate of origin) | 11.25% | Rs 11,250 | Rs 14,462 | Rs 125,712 |
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 2.95 Crore of Roasted coffee substitutes(incl. chicory) and extracts, assences of concentrates in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, Korea, Republic of, Thailand.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 5.88 Crore |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 16.2 Lakh |
| Thailand | Rs 2.4 Lakh |
| Saudi Arabia | Rs 8,000 |
| Kuwait | Rs 5,000 |