Machines for arc (incl plasma arc) weldin g of metals, not automatic is classified under HS code 8515.39.00 (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 2.70 Crore of Machines for arc (incl plasma arc) weldin g of metals, not automatic in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Taiwan, Province of China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 12.38 Crore |
| India | Rs 4.43 Crore |
| Taiwan, Province of China | Rs 3.8 Lakh |
| Australia | Rs 37,000 |
| Germany | Rs 34,000 |