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HS 8712

Customs Duty on Bicycles in Nepal (2026): 5% + VAT

Complete bicycles under HS heading 8712 carry a moderate 5-13% duty into Nepal plus 13% VAT - friendly rates for a country pushing cleaner transport. Mountain bikes are the serious import: Nepal's trails are world-class while local bike retail tops out well below what enthusiasts ride, so mid-travel trail bikes arrive by cargo regularly.

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HS-code duty rates for bicycles

The duty column is the customs rate charged on the assessable (CIF) value; 13% VAT is then applied on the duty-inclusive amount for VAT-liable lines.

HS codeDescriptionCustoms dutyVAT
87120000Bicycle parts & accessories5%13%

Rates are the tariff we apply when quoting real shipments to Nepal; excise duty, where levied for a specific product class, is charged in addition.

Worked example

What NPR 2,00,000 of bicycles costs to land in Nepal

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (5% duty on HS 87120000, 13% VAT). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Bicycles (goods value)
NPR 2,00,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods)
NPR 20,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight)
NPR 2,20,000
Customs duty (5% of CIF, HS 87120000)
NPR 11,000
VAT (13% of CIF + duty)
NPR 30,030
Estimated landed cost
NPR 2,61,030

Nepal assesses every courier import - there is no de-minimis exemption, so even small parcels are taxed at these rates. Freight is illustrative - use the calculator for a quote with real shipping on your actual item.

Before you order

What to know about importing bicycles

  • Complete bikes ship partially disassembled in cartons; factor real freight on a 15-20 kg box.

  • Components (drivetrains, forks, wheels) classify under parts lines at similar moderate rates.

  • E-bikes with motors classify differently - the motor changes the heading and can change the rate.

  • Insurance on a NPR 300,000 frame matters more than the duty; declare honestly for claimable cover.

What we ship

Popular bicycles imports

Trek and Specialized MTB

Giant Talon

Shimano groupsets

Fox forks

Maxxis tyres

Bicycles import questions, answered

What is the customs duty on a bicycle imported to Nepal?+
Complete bicycles carry 5-13% duty on CIF value by line plus 13% VAT on the duty-inclusive amount - among the gentler import bills, roughly 20% combined at the top. On a NPR 200,000 trail bike that is around NPR 40,000 in tax; freight on the carton adds the rest.
Are e-bikes taxed the same as regular bicycles in Nepal?+
No - once a motor is involved the classification shifts toward electrically-assisted vehicle lines with their own treatment. Pedal bikes get the friendly 8712 rates; for an e-bike, have the forwarder confirm the line before committing, because the difference can be material.
Is it worth importing bike components rather than a whole bike?+
For upgrades, yes - groupsets, forks and wheelsets classify under parts headings at moderate rates and ship compactly. A full build from parts rarely beats importing the complete bike though, since assembly-ready cartons optimise freight per value.
Why import a mountain bike instead of buying in Kathmandu?+
Spec ceiling. Local shops stock capable hardtails and entry full-suspension; modern trail and enduro bikes with current drivetrains essentially do not retail in Nepal. Riders importing a Trek Fuel or Specialized Stumpjumper are buying a class of machine the local market skips.

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