HS 7113, 7117

Customs Duty on Jewellery in Nepal (2026): 9.5%–30% + VAT

Jewellery imports into Nepal split sharply by material: imitation pieces under heading 7117 carry high consumer-goods duty, while precious-metal articles under 7113 sit lower on percentage but attract scrutiny on valuation and, for gold, quantity limits under central-bank rules. Know which side of that line your order falls on before shipping.

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HS-code duty rates for jewellery

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
71132000	Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Base Metal Clad With Precious Metal (Excl. Articles >	30%	0%
71171100	Imitation jewellery, Artificial Jewellery	10%	13%
71131990	Articles Of Jewellery And Parts Thereof, Of Precious Metal Other Than Silver, Whether Or Not Plated	9.5%	0%
71131100	Tariff line 71131100	30%	0%
71171900	Tariff line 71171900	10%	13%
71179000	Tariff line 71179000	10%	13%
71131910	Tariff line 71131910	9.5%	0%

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 30,000 of jewellery costs to land in Nepal

Step by step, using the representative rate for this category (10% duty on HS 71171100, 13% VAT). Your exact rate depends on the precise HS code in the table above.

Jewellery (goods value): NPR 30,000
International freight (illustrative, 10% of goods): NPR 3,000
Assessable value (CIF = goods + freight): NPR 33,000
Customs duty (10% of CIF, HS 71171100): NPR 3,300
VAT (13% of CIF + duty): NPR 4,719
Estimated landed cost: NPR 41,019

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 jewellery

Imitation jewellery carries the higher duty line; precious-metal pieces the lower - the table shows both.
Gold jewellery in quantity intersects Nepal Rastra Bank import controls - personal pieces are fine, weight-scale imports are not.
Hallmarking and invoices matter for valuation of silver and gold articles; bring documentation.
Personal jewellery worn or carried by travellers has customary allowances - new boxed pieces above them are assessable.

What we ship

Popular jewellery imports

Sterling silver rings and chains

Pandora charms

Swarovski

Gold-plated fashion pieces

Mejuri fine jewellery

Jewellery import questions, answered

What duty applies to jewellery imported into Nepal?+

It depends on material: imitation and fashion jewellery carries up to around 30% duty, while precious-metal articles sit near 10% (see the table's two bands), each plus 13% VAT except where exemptions apply. A NPR 30,000 silver order typically lands with a quarter added in combined tax.

Can I import gold jewellery to Nepal freely?+

Personal pieces, yes - with duty paid and honest valuation. Quantity imports of gold intersect Nepal Rastra Bank's bullion controls, which cap what private parties can bring in. A few rings is shopping; hundreds of grams is regulated bullion movement regardless of the 'jewellery' label.

How is imported jewellery valued at Nepali customs?+

Against your invoice, cross-checked with metal weight and prevailing prices for precious pieces. Branded fashion jewellery (Pandora, Swarovski) is taken at invoice value like any consumer good. Missing paperwork means assessment on reference values, which rarely favours the importer.

Is imitation jewellery really taxed more than silver?+

On percentage, often yes - imitation articles sit in a high consumer-duty band while precious-metal articles carry a lower rate but higher absolute values. The policy tilt favours declared precious metal over costume volume; either way 13% VAT applies on top for most lines.

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