How is the landed cost from China to Nepal calculated?

Landed cost = CIF (goods value + international freight) + customs duty (a percentage of CIF based on the product's HS code) + 13% VAT charged on CIF plus duty. iWishBag pre-calculates all three into one all-in quote.

What is the VAT rate on imports into Nepal?

Nepal's standard VAT rate is 13%, charged on the CIF value plus customs duty. It applies in addition to the product-specific customs duty.

China to Nepal import cost calculator

Your landed cost from China to Nepal is the goods value plus freight (CIF), plus 13% VAT on (CIF + duty). Pick a category and enter your numbers for an instant estimate — or request a bulk quote for the exact figure in NPR.

Product category

HS 8517/8504 — chargers, cables, cases

Goods value (USD)

International freight (USD)

Ships well by air or road — we quote both.

Estimated landed cost

CIF (goods + freight): USD 1,200
Customs duty (~15%): USD 180
VAT (13% on CIF + duty): USD 179.4

Total landed cost

USD 1,559.4

Indicative only — duty varies by exact HS code and freight depends on real weight/volume.

Get an exact quote in NPR