Major Export Products

Commodity

Chapter

19 - PREPARATIONS OF CEREALS, FLOUR, STARCH OR MILK; PASTRYCOOKS' PRODUCTS

Sub

1902 - Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.

Heading

190240 - Couscous

Code

19024000 - Couscous




Tariffs

Country Group Group Description Activity Tariff Rate Unit Valid From Valid To
ID-SAARC Import Duty - SAARC Countries Import 11.25 KGM 2016-01-01 9999-12-31
ID-OTHER Import Duty - Other Countries Import 30 KGM 2016-01-01 9999-12-31
EXCISE Excise Import Per kg Rs. 7.50 KGM 2016-01-01 9999-12-31
VAT Value Added Tax Import 13 KGM 2016-01-01 9999-12-31



Measures

Name Type Agency Description Comments Law Validity
Restriction of use of Colour in food Restriction Ministry of Agriculture Development Legal provisions to maintain proper standard of foodstuffs and to prevent any undesirable adulteration in foodstuffs or prevent from reducing in, or extracting, any natural quality or utility from foodstuffs in order tomaintain health and convenience of the general public. Rule 22 of the Food Regulation -Use of colour in food No person shall, in a manner contrary to the provisions contained in schedule-10 of the regulation, produce, sell, distribute or export a food mixed with a colour, or keep such mixed substance for any of such purposes.Explanation: ÈÃúColourÈÃÏ means any natural or artificial colour to be mixed in a food. Food Regulation 2027 ( 1970) 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Certificate of Origin Formality Requirement Ministry of Finance Section 21. Attachment of the documents with the declaration form: (1) A person importing or exporting goods pursuant to Section 18 of the Act, while submitting declaration form to the customs officer, shall submit the following documents including Certificate of Origin. Comments Customs Regulation, 2064 (2007) 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Certificate Requirement Ministry of Finance 21. Attachment of the documents with the declaration form:(1) As per section 18 of the Act, the person importing or exporting goods,while submitting declaration form to the customs officer, should submitfollowing documents(a)..(b)...(c) For exportation(1) Invoice(2) Packing list(3) Certificate of Origin(4) Banking document regarding payment procedure, in case of export to third country(5) Documents which are required as per prevailing law regarding the recommendation, license, or certificate from any institution. However Certificate of Origin shall not be mandatory for the export in which G.S.P. certificate is required. Comments Customs Regulation, 2064 (2007) 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Edible item' s name should be clearly written on packages Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry The name of the edible item should be be clearly marked on the main area that customers can see. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Get approval for labels of edible items Permit Requirement Ministry of Industry Procedure about getting approval for labels of edible items. Rule 3 NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Edible items that could cause allergy should be mentioned Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry Regarding mentioning edible items that could cause allergy on packages. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
The weight or volume of food products should be mentioned Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry Rule 11. In the label of food items, weight as well as if it is liquid or semi liquid should be mentioned. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Criteria to be followed while importing food items Formality Requirement Ministry of Industry The following creterias are to be followed while importing food items. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
The method of using food items can be mentioned Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry The method of using food items can be mentioned. Rule 17. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Identity and proof of business identity can be mentioned on food item packages. Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry Rule 18 Identity and proof of business identity can be mentioned on food item packages. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Language to be used on food item labels Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry About the language to be used on food item labels NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 2016-10-17 00:00:00.0
Blend materials and additive used in food should be mentioned Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry Rule 9. About blend materials and additive used in food NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 2016-11-26 00:00:00.0
Name and address of the manufacturer or the sub manufacturer should be mentioned Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry about mentioning the name and address of the manufacturer or the sub manufacturer. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Indicate Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry About indicating Vegetarian and non-vegetarian food items. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Claiming ingredients on the label of food items. Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry About claiming ingredients on the label. Rule 22 NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0
Radiation use has to be mentioned Labelling Requirement Ministry of Industry About mentioning the use of Radiation use. NOTE: The measure presented is based on an Act currently under consideration. The information presented is solely for guidance purposes and does not constitute an official requirement. TEPC will update this information as and when appropriate Food Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2073 9999-12-31 00:00:00.0



Procedures

Name Description Category View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms
Certificate of Origin Procedure to apply for Certificate of Origin Procedure View
About writing edible item' s name on packages This section provides procedure about clearly writing name of edible item on packages. Procedure View
About getting approval for labels of edible items Procedure View
About mentioning edible items that could cause allergy Regarding mentioning edible items that could cause allergy Procedure View
About mentioning the weight or volume of food products The weight or volume of food products should be mentioned in the package. Procedure View
About criteria to be followed while importing food items Criteria to be followed while importing food items to Nepal. Procedure View
About mentioning the method of using food items About the possibility of mentioning method of using food items. Procedure View
About using language on food item labels About language to be used on food item labels Procedure View
About using language on food item labels About mentioning blend materials and additive used in food. Procedure View
About mentioning name and address of the manufacturer or the sub manufacturer About mentioning the name and address of the manufacturer or the sub manufacturer Procedure View
About indicating if food items are Vegetarian and non-vegetarian About indicating if food items are Vegetarian and non-vegetarian Procedure View
About claiming ingredients in the label of food items About claiming ingredients in the label of food items Procedure View
About mentioning radiation use About mentioning the use of radiation use in food items Procedure View