Fire fighting vehicles is classified under HS code 8705.30.00 (chapter 87, Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories 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 6.28 Crore of Fire fighting vehicles in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, Not_Specified, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 2.86 Crore |
| Not_Specified | Rs 2.26 Crore |
| India | Rs 1.15 Crore |
| All countries | Rs 6.28 Crore |