Sanitary towel (Pad) is classified under HS code 9619.00.10 (chapter 96, Miscellaneous manufactured articles). 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 184.14 Arab of Sanitary towel (Pad) in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Denmark.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 64.58 Crore |
| China | Rs 47.51 Crore |
| Denmark | Rs 7.6 Lakh |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 1.8 Lakh |
| Japan | Rs 77,000 |