What are you importing into Nepal?
Find the HS code and customs duty for any product. Search by name, material or code, in English or Nepali.
Not sure what to search? Describe it.
Tell the assistant what you are importing in plain words, English or Nepali. It searches the tariff, ranks the likely codes, explains each one and asks when it needs more detail.
Suggestions come from an AI reading the tariff text and are not an official classification. Uses your Claude account for each question. Final codes are decided by the customs office.
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Import tax calculator
Estimate customs duty, VAT and landed cost. An example LED display shipment is loaded; replace it with your own figures.
1Product
2Shipment value
3Taxes
Invoice generator
Create a Proforma or Commercial Invoice with a customs & landed-cost estimate. Type your line items, or upload an invoice and let AI read the items and suggest the Nepal HS codes.
Parties & shipmentseller, buyer, PI/invoice no, terms
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| # | Description | Model | HS code | Duty | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
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2Currency & assumptions
3Generate & download
Master file — pick the sheets to include:
Your privacy: everything you type or upload stays in your own browser and is cleared when you close this tab. It is never shared with anyone else, and it reaches our server only if you sign in and choose 'Save to my account'. Each visitor starts from a blank form. When you use the AI reader or “Suggest HS codes”, only the invoice text is sent to the AI service to process your request. Figures here are an approximate estimate — cross-check the final classification, duty, VAT and other levies with the Department of Customs or a licensed clearing agent before use.
About Customs Nepal
Nepal's customs tariff, HS codes and trade data — in one simple place.
Customs Nepal is a free portal for individuals and organizations to find the correct Nepal HS code, customs duty, VAT and landed cost for any product — and to understand how import and export classification works in Nepal.
It brings the official Customs Tariff 2026/27 (FY 2083/84) together with trade data and simple tools, so importers, exporters, customs agents, banks and businesses get accurate answers in seconds instead of digging through PDFs.
What you can do
- Search HS codes — the full Customs Tariff 2026/27 (6,340 lines), by product name, material or code, in English or Nepali.
- Classify with AI — describe a product in plain words and get ranked HS code suggestions with the reasoning.
- Calculate landed cost — customs duty, VAT and total landed cost in rupees, plus a proforma or commercial invoice.
- Explore trade data — Nepal's imports and exports by product category and partner country, with multi-year trends.
Who it's for
Importers and exporters, customs and clearing agents, freight forwarders, banks and trade-finance teams, students, and any business that needs to know what a product costs to bring into or send out of Nepal.
Official data sources
The customs tariff, HS codes, duty rates and trade statistics in Customs Nepal are compiled from official Government of Nepal publications:
- Department of Customs, Government of Nepal — Customs Tariff 2026/27 (FY 2083/84), HS classification and foreign trade statistics: customs.gov.np
- Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal — the annual Finance Act / budget that sets customs duty, excise and VAT rates: mof.gov.np
Not a government website
Customs Nepal is an independent, privately operated reference tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Government of Nepal, the Department of Customs, the Ministry of Finance, or any government entity. For official rulings and the authoritative text, always refer to the sources above.
A note on accuracy
Customs Nepal is a reference and estimation tool based on the official Customs Tariff 2026/27. It does not replace an official customs classification or assessment — always confirm the final HS code and taxes with the customs office or your clearing agent.
Frequently asked questions
What is an HS code?
An HS (Harmonized System) code is an internationally standardised number used to classify a traded product. Nepal, like most countries, uses it to decide the customs duty and taxes that apply to an import or export. The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization and updated every few years; Nepal's tariff uses the HS 2022 edition.
How many digits is a Nepal HS code?
Nepal's Customs Tariff classifies goods at the 8-digit level, usually written as groups separated by dots (for example 0101.21.00). The first 6 digits are the international HS subheading used worldwide; Nepal adds the last 2 digits for its own national tariff lines.
How do I find the HS code for a product in Nepal?
Search the product name, material or keyword on Customs Nepal to see matching HS codes with their duty rates, or browse the tariff chapter by chapter. If you only have a plain-language description, the AI classifier suggests the most likely codes with its reasoning. Always confirm the final classification with the Department of Customs or your clearing agent.
How is customs duty calculated on imports to Nepal?
Customs duty is charged as a percentage of the assessable (customs) value of the goods, which is generally the CIF value: cost plus insurance plus freight. Every HS code has its own general duty rate, and a lower SAARC rate may apply to qualifying goods imported from SAARC countries.
What is the VAT rate in Nepal?
The standard VAT rate in Nepal is 13%. On imports, VAT is normally calculated on the assessable value plus customs duty (and excise duty, where it applies), not on the product price alone.
What taxes and fees apply when importing goods into Nepal?
Depending on the product, an import can attract customs duty, VAT at 13%, excise duty, and an agriculture reform fee, among other charges. Which ones apply depends on the HS code. Customs Nepal's calculator combines them into an estimated total landed cost.
What does "landed cost" mean?
Landed cost is the all-in cost of getting an imported product to you: the product price plus freight and insurance, customs duty, VAT and any other import taxes and fees. Customs Nepal's duty calculator estimates the landed cost in rupees for any HS code.
What is the SAARC (preferential) duty rate?
Under the SAFTA trade agreement, goods that qualify as originating in a SAARC member country, such as India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka, can often be imported at a reduced SAARC duty rate instead of the general rate, subject to the rules of origin and a valid certificate of origin.
Is Customs Nepal an official government website?
No. Customs Nepal is an independent, privately operated reference tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the Government of Nepal. Official customs information is published by the Department of Customs (customs.gov.np) and the Ministry of Finance (mof.gov.np).
Where does Customs Nepal's data come from?
The HS codes and duty rates are compiled from the Government of Nepal's published Customs Tariff for 2026/27 (FY 2083/84, HS 2022 nomenclature), issued by the Department of Customs, together with the Finance Act rates from the Ministry of Finance. Trade statistics are drawn from the Department of Customs' foreign-trade data. Rates are shown as printed and should be confirmed against the official tariff for any binding decision.
Is Customs Nepal free to use?
Yes. Searching HS codes, calculating duty and landed cost, exploring trade data and generating a proforma or commercial invoice are all free.
Contact, suggestions & feedback
We'd love to hear how we can make Customs Nepal more useful. Reach us any time at info@customsnepal.com.
Privacy Policy
How Customs Nepal handles your information.
Last updated: 2 October 2026.
Customs Nepal ("we", "our") operates the website and Android app at customsnepal.com. This policy explains what information we handle when you use the HS code search, duty and landed-cost calculator, invoice tools, AI suggestions and trade data. It applies to both the website and the Android app, which shows the same site.
The short version
Most of what you do stays on your own device. What you type into the search, calculator and invoice tools lives in your browser and is cleared when you close the tab — it reaches our server only if you sign in and choose "Save to my account". We do not sell your data.
What we handle
- Things you type or upload (searches, product descriptions, invoice details) stay in your browser. They are sent to our server only when you are signed in and tap "Save to my account".
- Account information. Signing in is optional. If you sign in with Google or an email link, our authentication provider (Supabase) stores your email address, and for Google sign-in your basic Google profile (name and email), so we can keep your saved items against your account.
- AI features. When you use "Ask AI", "Suggest HS codes" or the invoice reader, the text you submit is sent to our AI provider (Anthropic) to generate a response. Send only what you need classified.
- Analytics. We use Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics cookies to count visits and understand how the site is used. These collect standard, aggregated usage data (such as pages viewed and approximate region). No personal data you type into the tools is sent to them.
How we use it
To provide and operate the tools, keep you signed in and hold the items you choose to save, understand overall usage so we can improve the app, and keep the service secure.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your data. We share it only with the service providers needed to run Customs Nepal: Supabase (sign-in and saved data), Anthropic (AI suggestions), and Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics and Vercel hosting (operating and measuring the site). Each processes data only to provide its service to us. We may disclose information if required by law.
Keeping and deleting data
Data in your browser is cleared when you close the tab or clear your browser. Saved account data is kept until you delete it or ask us to. To delete your account and the data linked to it, email info@customsnepal.com and we will remove it.
Security
All traffic to and from the site is encrypted in transit (HTTPS). No method of storage or transmission is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Children
Customs Nepal is a business and reference tool and is not directed at children.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version here and update the date above.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email info@customsnepal.com.