Cash registers is classified under HS code 8470.50.00 (chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). It is imported duty-free (0% customs duty), plus 13% VAT on the CIF value.
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) | Free | Rs 0 | Rs 13,000 | Rs 113,000 |
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 71.5 Lakh of Cash registers in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Taiwan, Province of China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 6.94 Crore |
| India | Rs 1.14 Crore |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 25.5 Lakh |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 1.3 Lakh |
| United States | Rs 58,000 |