Oxygen tent, Oxygen Head box & similar Oxygen supply equipments is classified under HS code 9019.20.50 (chapter 90, Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; 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 55.0 Lakh of Oxygen tent, Oxygen Head box & similar Oxygen supply equipments in FY 2082/83, mainly from France, China, India.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| France | Rs 1.50 Crore |
| China | Rs 13.0 Lakh |
| India | Rs 3.2 Lakh |
| Australia | Rs 86,000 |