Stapling Machine is classified under HS code 8472.90.40 (chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). It is imported duty-free (0% customs duty), plus 13% VAT on the CIF value.
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) | Free | Rs 0 | Rs 13,000 | Rs 113,000 |
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 1.22 Arab of Stapling Machine in FY 2082/83, mainly from India, China, Korea, Republic of.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| India | Rs 5.02 Crore |
| China | Rs 79.0 Lakh |
| Korea, Republic of | Rs 65,000 |
| Qatar | Rs 4,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | Rs 2,000 |