Discs, tapes, solid-state devices with software (firmware) is classified under HS code 8523.49.10 (chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles). 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 15.88 Arab of Discs, tapes, solid-state devices with software (firmware) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, Singapore, Bahrain.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 2.01 Arab |
| Singapore | Rs 28.62 Crore |
| Bahrain | Rs 4.93 Crore |
| Germany | Rs 4.83 Crore |
| Netherlands | Rs 3.14 Crore |