Truck fitted with container g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes is classified under HS code 8704.23.40 (chapter 87, Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof). It attracts 10% 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) | 10% | Rs 10,000 | Rs 14,300 | Rs 124,300 |
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 70.2 Lakh of Truck fitted with container g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes in FY 2082/83, mainly from China.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 70.2 Lakh |
| All countries | Rs 70.2 Lakh |