Customs duty on Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) in Nepal

Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) is classified under HS code 9015.20.00 (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.

5%General duty
5%India & SAARC (SAFTA)
13%VAT
nosCustoms unit

Landed cost — worked example

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:

OriginCustoms dutyDuty amountVAT (13%)Landed cost
General (any origin)5%Rs 5,000Rs 13,650Rs 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’s imports of Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers)

Nepal imported about Rs 3.48 Crore of Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, Singapore, India.

Source countryImport value (FY 2082/83)
ChinaRs 2.48 Crore
SingaporeRs 68.9 Lakh
IndiaRs 31.0 Lakh
All countriesRs 3.48 Crore

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