Customs Duty on Gaming Consoles in Nepal (2026): 5%–20% + VAT
Game consoles classify under HS heading 9504 in Nepal's tariff with duty ranging from single digits to around 30% by line, plus the standard 13% VAT. With no official PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo distribution in Nepal, virtually every console in the country arrived as an import - the only question is whether it came through a grey channel or a properly assessed parcel.
Live tariff
HS-code duty rates for gaming consoles
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 code | Description | Customs duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95041000 | Video game console, other games | 15.5% | 13% |
| 95044000 | Playing cards | 20% | 13% |
| 95049000 | Balls bowling | 5% | 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 90,000 of gaming consoles costs to land in Nepal
Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (20% duty on HS 95044000, 13% VAT). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.
- Gaming Consoles (goods value)
- NPR 90,000
- International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods)
- NPR 9,000
- Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight)
- NPR 99,000
- Customs duty (20% of CIF, HS 95044000)
- NPR 19,800
- VAT (13% of CIF + duty)
- NPR 15,444
- Estimated landed cost
- NPR 1,34,244
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 gaming consoles
No official Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo warranty coverage exists in Nepal - imported means imported, service-wise.
Consoles ship with lithium cells in controllers; standard consumer exemptions cover them in air freight.
Digital storefronts price-discriminate by region - a US-account console works fine on Nepali internet with US pricing.
Games on disc and accessories classify under the same toys/games chapter; consolidate them with the console parcel.
What we ship
Popular gaming consoles imports
PlayStation 5 Pro
Xbox Series X
Nintendo Switch 2
Steam Deck
DualSense controllers
Meta Quest 3
Gaming Consoles import questions, answered
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Import gaming consoles without customs surprises
Send us the product link. We quote goods, freight, the exact per-HSN duty and VAT as one all-in landed price - then buy, ship and clear it for you.