KATHMANDU: Nepal imported over 25 million male condoms during the first ten months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Department of Customs.
The statistics show that a total of 25,371,534 male condoms were imported during the review period, amounting to a total value of Rs 182.99 million.
Despite the sizable import volume, the government collected only Rs 7,000 in revenue from condom imports during this period, the department noted.
Officials say the low revenue is due to condoms being classified as essential health products, which are either tax-exempt or subject to minimal customs duties to encourage accessibility.
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