Siliceous fossil meals(kieselguhr,tripolite,etc);&similar siliceous earths appare is classified under HS code 2512.00.00 (chapter 25, Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). 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 30.76 Crore of Siliceous fossil meals(kieselguhr,tripolite,etc);&similar siliceous earths appare in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Mexico.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 1.99 Crore |
| India | Rs 33.9 Lakh |
| Mexico | Rs 22.5 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 14.4 Lakh |