Nepal, May 30 -- The government revised the customs duty on imported liquor, previously charging Rs 2,000 per liter on imported spirits. It also levied Rs 200 per liter on beer and Rs 300 per liter on wine.

Through the Finance Bill, the government amended the customs duty to 100 percent of the import value for prepared liquors such as whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, and vodka.

Industry insiders and importers report that large-scale imports of branded liquor still cost between 4-5 to as much as 14-15 US dollars per liter. Data from online shopping platforms confirms these prices for certain brands.

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