HS 8471

Customs Duty on Laptops & Computers in Nepal (2026): 0%–5% + VAT

Laptops and other automatic data-processing machines under HS heading 8471 enter Nepal at a low customs rate, which makes them one of the more economical electronics to import. The bigger line item on a courier shipment is usually the 13% VAT charged on the duty-inclusive CIF value, plus freight on what is a relatively heavy, battery-restricted parcel.

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HS-code duty rates for laptops & computers

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
84713000	2. Computer, Laptops, Tablets, iPad, Kindle	0%	13%
84716000	Computer mouse	0%	13%
84717000	Computer hard disc, external, Flash drive	5%	13%
84718000	Computer adapters	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 1,80,000 of laptops & computers costs to land in Nepal

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (5% duty on HS 84717000, 13% VAT). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Laptops & Computers (goods value): NPR 1,80,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): NPR 18,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): NPR 1,98,000
Customs duty (5% of CIF, HS 84717000): NPR 9,900
VAT (13% of CIF + duty): NPR 27,027
Estimated landed cost: NPR 2,34,927

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.

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What to know about importing laptops & computers

One laptop per traveller as a personal working machine is normally cleared without duty in accompanied baggage.
Courier imports are assessed on CIF value; declare realistic values - Nepali customs cross-checks flagship models against reference prices.
Lithium batteries restrict which carriers will fly a laptop; consolidated air cargo with the battery installed in the device is the standard route.
There is no local-warranty network for most imported configurations - AppleCare and brand warranties are honoured at the brand's discretion in Nepal.

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Laptops & Computers import questions, answered

How much tax will I pay to import a laptop into Nepal?+

Laptops carry a low customs duty on CIF value plus 13% VAT on the duty-inclusive amount (the live table above shows the exact rates by HS line). On a NPR 180,000 MacBook the total tax typically lands in the high-teens percent range including VAT - check the worked example on this page for the full arithmetic.

Can I carry a new laptop for someone else without paying duty?+

The baggage concession covers one laptop per adult passenger as a personal-use device. A second sealed unit for a relative is dutiable if declared - and risks penalty if discovered undeclared. For gifts, shipping by courier with duty paid upfront is the predictable route.

Is a US-bought MacBook cheaper than buying in Kathmandu?+

Usually yes. US sale pricing minus local-retail markup generally exceeds the duty plus 13% VAT you pay at import, especially for high-spec configurations that authorised Nepali resellers rarely stock. Factor in freight on a 2-3 kg parcel and the warranty trade-off before deciding.

Do gaming laptops or workstations attract higher duty in Nepal?+

No - the tariff heading covers portable data-processing machines generally, so a gaming laptop is assessed the same way as an ultrabook. The higher landed cost on gaming machines comes purely from their higher price and weight (freight), not a different duty rate.

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