Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid, of polymers of ethylene is classified under HS code 3917.21.00 (chapter 39, Plastics and articles thereof). 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 1.12 Arab of Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid, of polymers of ethylene in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Spain.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 25.39 Crore |
| China | Rs 2.14 Crore |
| Spain | Rs 7.3 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 88,000 |
| Malaysia | Rs 16,000 |