Tents of synthetic fibres is classified under HS code 6306.22.00 (chapter 63, Other made up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). It attracts 30% 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) | 30% | Rs 30,000 | Rs 16,900 | Rs 146,900 |
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 56.5 Lakh of Tents of synthetic fibres in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Indonesia.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 100.0 Lakh |
| India | Rs 6.6 Lakh |
| Indonesia | Rs 1.4 Lakh |
| Australia | Rs 69,000 |
| Germany | Rs 57,000 |