Nepal Gold Customs Duty: Check the Current Tariff

Short answer: Customs duty can affect the import cost behind gold sold in Nepal, but an old headline rate is not a safe basis for a current calculation. Check the applicable entry in the Department of Customs’ current Integrated Customs Tariff, using the product’s actual form and classification.

The Department’s tariff page lists the fiscal-year 2083/84 schedule. Open the Department of Customs’ tariff page and use the current edition. This guide does not quote a duty rate; the applicable entry and effective schedule should be verified for the specific import.

Keep the benchmark, import cost and jewellery quote separate

A daily Nepal gold-rate page is a market reference, not a customs assessment or a final jewellery invoice. A jewellery quote can also depend on purity, net gold weight, workmanship, stones and the seller’s stated charges. Comparing those figures as if they were the same number can lead to a poor like-for-like comparison.

For context, check the Nepal gold rate, then align the unit and purity before comparing prices. Use the weight converter if one quote is in tola and another is in grams. A global spot comparison is a separate exercise; see how Nepal’s rate differs from global spot.

How to check a current import figure

1. Start with the Department of Customs’ tariff edition for the relevant fiscal year, not a rate copied from an older article.
2. Match the tariff entry to the actual product and form. Do not infer a customs classification from a shop label or a general description such as “gold.”
3. Confirm that the schedule and any relevant notices are effective for the date of the import. For an actual shipment, check the entry with the relevant customs office or a customs professional.

What to ask when comparing jewellery quotes

Ask each seller for the same details: purity, net gold weight, weight unit, making charge, stone weight or cost, and any other amount included in the written quote. Compare the same purity and weight basis, and keep each seller’s terms visible. GoldNepal’s making-charge calculator can help you understand one quote component; it does not determine customs duty or a seller’s final price.

Common questions

Does the global spot price include Nepal customs duty?

No. A global benchmark and a Nepal customs assessment answer different questions. Use the current official tariff for an import calculation and a dated local market reference when comparing a retail quote.

Can I use a rate from an older fiscal year?

Not without checking whether it is still effective. The Department of Customs publishes tariff schedules by fiscal year, so verify the current edition and the entry that applies to the specific product.

Source checked 4 October 2026 (Nepal time): Department of Customs, Integrated Customs Tariff. The page lists the 2083/84 edition. This article is general information, not a customs classification or import-duty determination.