WT/ACC/NPL/16

REPORT OF THE WORKING PARTY ON THE ACCESSION OF THE KINGDOM OF NEPAL TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

63. Noting that chhyang, beer, cider and other beverages were subject to tax deferential, a Member asked that Nepal explain whether chhyang was produced in Nepal for commercial sale, if chhyang was exported, if the excise tax on chhyang was collected at the time of production or at the point of sale, and whether chhyang was a fermented beverage like beer or wine, or a distilled beverage like whisky or vodka. The representative of Nepal responded that chhyang was a fermented beverage like beer and its alcohol content depends on the manner the diverse local tribal people ferment it. At present, chhyang was neither produced for commercial sale nor was it exported. In case it was produced for commercial sale, the excise tax would be collected at the time of production.
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We're screwed. They're going to tax chyyang too.