Fully-automatic washing machines, capacity <10kg is classified under HS code 8450.11.00 (chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). It attracts 20% 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) | 20% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 135,600 |
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 13.90 Crore of Fully-automatic washing machines, capacity <10kg in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Viet Nam.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 3.01 Arab |
| China | Rs 1.22 Arab |
| Viet Nam | Rs 7.65 Crore |
| Not_Specified | Rs 66.6 Lakh |
| Bangladesh | Rs 8.8 Lakh |