HS 8806

Customs Duty on Drones & Action Cameras in Nepal (2026): 6%–25% + VAT

Drones are the one category on this index where paperwork outweighs tax: unmanned aircraft under HS heading 8806 carry moderate duty into Nepal, but flying one legally requires registration with the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal and - for most foreigners and commercial uses - flight permits that involve multiple ministries. Import the drone with clearance in mind, not just duty.

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HS-code duty rates for drones & action cameras

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
88061000	Unmanned Aircraft: Designed For The Carriage Of Passengers	6%	13%
88062100	Unmanned Aircraft: Other, For Remote-Controlled Flight Only: With Maximum Take-Off Weight Not More T	6%	13%
88062200	Unmanned Aircraft:Other, For Remote-Controlled Flight Only: With Maximum Take-Off Weight More Than 2	7%	0%
88062300	Unmanned Aircraft: With Maximum Take-Off Weight More Than 7 Kg But Not More Than 25 Kg	25%	0%
88062400	Unmanned Aircraft: With Maximum Take-Off Weight More Than 25 Kg But Not More Than 150 Kg	25%	0%
88062900	Unmanned Aircraft: Other	20%	13%
88069100	Unmanned Aircraft: Other: With Maximum Take-Off Weight Not More Than 250 G	6%	13%
88069200	Unmanned Aircraft: Other: With Maximum Take-Off Weight More Than 250 G But Not More Than 7 Kg	7%	0%
88069300	Unmanned Aircraft: Other: With Maximum Take-Off Weight More Than 7 Kg But Not More Than 25 Kg	25%	0%
88069400	Unmanned Aircraft: Other: With Maximum Take-Off Weight More Than 25 Kg But Not More Than 150 Kg	25%	0%
88069900	Unmanned Aircraft: Other: Other	20%	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 1,50,000 of drones & action cameras costs to land in Nepal

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (25% duty on HS 88062300, 0% VAT). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Drones & Action Cameras (goods value): NPR 1,50,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): NPR 15,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): NPR 1,65,000
Customs duty (25% of CIF, HS 88062300): NPR 41,250
VAT (0% of CIF + duty): NPR 0
Estimated landed cost: NPR 2,06,250

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 drones & action cameras

CAA Nepal registration is mandatory for drones above the micro class; factor the paperwork in before the parcel lands.
Flight permits for filming - especially in national parks and near heritage sites - involve additional ministry approvals.
Customs may hold drone shipments pending documentation more often than any other electronics category.
Spare batteries are lithium-restricted in air freight the same way as power banks; ship them installed or in small counts.

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Popular drones & action cameras imports

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Drones & Action Cameras import questions, answered

Can I legally import a drone into Nepal?+

Yes, with duty paid and registration in hand. Unmanned aircraft carry a moderate customs duty plus 13% VAT (see the table), and the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal requires registration for anything beyond toy-class micro drones. Customs increasingly checks for that intent at clearance, so plan the paperwork before ordering.

What are the rules for actually flying a drone in Nepal?+

Recreational flying by Nepali citizens in open areas is registration-plus-common-sense; anything near airports, crowds, national parks or heritage zones needs permits, and commercial filming needs approvals that can involve the Home Ministry and local authorities. The import is the easy part - budget real time for the flight permissions.

Why do drone parcels get held at Nepali customs?+

Drones sit on a watch-list because of airspace sensitivity, so officers may ask for the consignee's identity documents and intended-use declaration before release. A clean invoice, honest declared value and responsiveness to the broker's document requests keep the hold short.

Are action cameras like GoPro treated as drones?+

No - a GoPro or Insta360 is an ordinary camera under the camera headings with routine duty and VAT, no registration involved. Only the flying platform triggers CAA requirements; importing the camera separately from a drone kit avoids entangling it in the drone's paperwork.

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