Constant weight scales and scales for disc arging a predetermined weight is classified under HS code 8423.30.00 (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 78.7 Lakh of Constant weight scales and scales for disc arging a predetermined weight in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Qatar.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 2.16 Crore |
| India | Rs 33.8 Lakh |
| Qatar | Rs 5,000 |
| Liberia | Rs 0 |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 0 |