Machines for arc (incl plasma arc) weldin g of metals, automatic is classified under HS code 8515.31.00 (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 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 16.9 Lakh of Machines for arc (incl plasma arc) weldin g of metals, automatic in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Not_Specified.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 75.8 Lakh |
| India | Rs 28.5 Lakh |
| Not_Specified | Rs 3.2 Lakh |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 34,000 |
| Qatar | Rs 12,000 |