Mickel- metal hydride (electric acumulators) is classified under HS code 8507.50.00 (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 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 1.45 Crore of Mickel- metal hydride (electric acumulators) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, United Kingdom, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 40.7 Lakh |
| United Kingdom | Rs 3.6 Lakh |
| India | Rs 2.7 Lakh |
| Japan | Rs 85,000 |
| United States | Rs 19,000 |