Cycle with electric motor for propulsion is classified under HS code 8711.60.10 (chapter 87, Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof). It attracts 10% 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) | 10% | Rs 10,000 | Rs 14,300 | Rs 124,300 |
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 2.89 Crore of Cycle with electric motor for propulsion in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, Germany, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 2.72 Crore |
| Germany | Rs 15.0 Lakh |
| India | Rs 1.9 Lakh |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 12,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | Rs 3,000 |
| Other countries (1) | Rs 4,000 |
| All countries | Rs 2.89 Crore |