Customs Duty on Motorcycle Parts & Gear in Nepal (2026): 5%–20% + VAT
Parts and accessories for two-wheelers under HS heading 8714 carry 5-20% duty into Nepal plus 13% VAT - far friendlier than the punishing taxes on complete motorcycles. That gap makes parts and riding gear the rational import: upgrade and maintain the bike you registered locally with components Kathmandu's parts market never stocks.
Live tariff
HS-code duty rates for motorcycle parts & gear
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87149100 | Frames And Forks, And Parts Thereof, For Cycles, N.E.S. (Excl. For Motorcycles) | 5% | 13% |
| 87149200 | Wheel rims and spokes | 10% | 13% |
| 87149400 | Brakes, Incl. Coaster Braking Hubs And Hub Brakes, And Parts Thereof, For Cycles (Excl. For Motorcyc | 5% | 13% |
| 87149500 | Seat / Saddles For Bicycles | 10.25% | 13% |
| 87149600 | Pedals And Crank-Gear, And Parts Thereof, For Bicycles, N.E.S. | 5% | 13% |
| 87149910 | Parts And Accessories, For Bicycles, N.E.S. : Bicycle Chains | 5% | 13% |
| 87149990 | Parts And Accessories, For Bicycles, N.E.S. : Other | 15% | 13% |
| 87141000 | Tariff line 87141000 | 20% | 13% |
| 87142000 | Tariff line 87142000 | 5% | 0% |
| 87149300 | Tariff line 87149300 | 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 25,000 of motorcycle parts & gear costs to land in Nepal
Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (5% duty on HS 87149100, 13% VAT). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.
- Motorcycle Parts & Gear (goods value)
- NPR 25,000
- International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods)
- NPR 2,500
- Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight)
- NPR 27,500
- Customs duty (5% of CIF, HS 87149100)
- NPR 1,375
- VAT (13% of CIF + duty)
- NPR 3,754
- Estimated landed cost
- NPR 32,629
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 motorcycle parts & gear
Parts rates are moderate; complete motorcycles are a different, heavily-taxed world - this page is about parts.
Riding gear (helmets, jackets) classifies under its own headings, also at reasonable rates.
Genuine OEM parts vs local-market copies is the quality gap driving imports.
Exhausts and performance parts clear as parts - emissions enforcement happens at vehicle inspection, not customs.
What we ship
Popular motorcycle parts & gear imports
Brake pads and chains
LED auxiliary lights
AGV and Shoei helmets
Riding jackets
Handguards and crash protection
Motorcycle Parts & Gear import questions, answered
How much duty do motorcycle parts attract in Nepal?+
Are helmets taxed as motorcycle parts?+
Can I import a complete motorcycle the same way?+
Do performance exhausts clear Nepali customs?+
Import motorcycle parts & gear 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.
