Autoclave : Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers is classified under HS code 8419.20.10 (chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). It attracts 5% customs duty (general), plus 13% VAT on the CIF value and duty.
For a shipment with a CIF value of Rs 100,000 (cost + insurance + freight to the Nepal border), the customs duty and VAT work out as:
| Origin | Customs duty | Duty amount | VAT (13%) | Landed cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (any origin) | 5% | Rs 5,000 | Rs 13,650 | Rs 118,650 |
Excise duty, the road-development fee and other charges apply to specific goods (vehicles, alcohol, tobacco, petroleum…) and are not in the figure above. Open the full calculator →
Nepal imported about Rs 3.57 Crore of Autoclave : Medical, surgical or laboratory sterilisers in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Korea, Republic of.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 13.87 Crore |
| China | Rs 1.35 Crore |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 10.6 Lakh |
| Germany | Rs 2.4 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 17,000 |