HS Chapter 90 · Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof. What Nepal imported and exported in this category in FY 2082/83, from the Department of Customs Foreign Trade Statistics.
| Fiscal year | Imports | Exports |
|---|---|---|
| 2076/77 | Rs 17.96 Arab | Rs 17.64 Crore |
| 2077/78 | Rs 28.78 Arab | Rs 19.18 Crore |
| 2078/79 | Rs 28.16 Arab | Rs 16.48 Crore |
| 2079/80 | Rs 25.8 Arab | Rs 11.51 Crore |
| 2080/81 | Rs 27.97 Arab | Rs 15 Crore |
| 2081/82 | Rs 27.57 Arab | Rs 15.85 Crore |
| 2082/83 | Rs 29.86 Arab | Rs 35.45 Crore |
| HS code | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018.32.00 | Tubular metal needles and needles for sutu es, for medical sciences. | Rs 135.52 Arab |
| 9018.39.00 | Needles (excl tubular metal or for suture s , catheters, cannulae, etc | Rs 58.92 Arab |
| 9018.31.00 | Syringes, used in medical, surgical, denta or veterinary sciences | Rs 20.87 Arab |
| 9018.90.90 | Others instruments and appliances | Rs 20.07 Arab |
| 9017.80.00 | Other Instruments for measuring length, fo use in the hand, nes | Rs 12.85 Arab |
| 9017.20.00 | Other drawing, marking out or mathematical calculating instruments, n | Rs 8.22 Arab |
| 9001.50.00 | Spectacle lenses of other materials (excl f glass). | Rs 4.87 Arab |
| 9003.11.00 | Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggl s or the like, of plastics | Rs 2.5 Arab |
| 9018.11.00 | Electro-cardiographs . . | Rs 2.24 Arab |
| 9031.80.00 | Instruments, appliances and machines for m asuring or checking, nes. | Rs 1.99 Arab |
| 9018.19.90 | Other Electro-diagnostic apparatus | Rs 1.61 Arab |
| 9033.00.00 | Parts and accessories, nes, for machines, ppliances, etc, of chapter | Rs 1.37 Arab |
| 9004.90.00 | Spectacles, goggles and the like (excl su n lasses) | Rs 1.32 Arab |
| 9004.10.00 | Sunglasses . | Rs 1.32 Arab |
| 9019.20.90 | Ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration | Rs 1.29 Arab |
| 9031.49.00 | Optical instruments and appliances for me suring or checking, nes | Rs 85.99 Crore |
| 9019.10.00 | Mechano-therapy appliances; massage appara us; psychological apparatu | Rs 79.54 Crore |
| 9003.19.00 | Frames and mountings for spectacles, goggl s or the like, of other ma | Rs 65.74 Crore |
| 9018.49.00 | Instruments and appliances used in dental ciences (excl drill engine | Rs 64.45 Crore |
| 9021.10.00 | Orthopaedic or fracture appliances . | Rs 62.5 Crore |
Trade value ≠ retail price. The duty shown is the general customs-duty range; VAT (usually 13%) and any excise are extra. HS classification is decided by customs — confirm the exact line in the tariff before pricing.