Tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone-hair, etc, unworked is classified under HS code 0507.90.00 (chapter 05, Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). 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 5.87 Crore of Tortoise-shell, whalebone and whalebone-hair, etc, unworked in FY 2082/83, mainly from Pakistan, Egypt, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | Rs 46.5 Lakh |
| Egypt | Rs 29.6 Lakh |
| India | Rs 47,000 |