Gas regulator's valve is classified under HS code 8481.80.10 (chapter 84, Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof). It attracts 20% customs duty (general), or 7.25% from India & SAARC under SAFTA, 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) | 20% | Rs 20,000 | Rs 15,600 | Rs 135,600 |
| India & SAARC (with SAFTA certificate of origin) | 7.25% | Rs 7,250 | Rs 13,942 | Rs 121,192 |
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 18.06 Crore of Gas regulator's valve in FY 2082/83, mainly from China, India, Italy.
| Source country | Import value (FY 2082/83) |
|---|---|
| China | Rs 10.22 Crore |
| India | Rs 1.54 Crore |
| Italy | Rs 14.8 Lakh |
| Czech Republic | Rs 1.9 Lakh |
| Estonia | Rs 1.5 Lakh |