January 16, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions Faqs

FAQs on India Baggage Rules and Customs


What is the free baggage allowance for international passengers flying into India?

The free baggage allowance varies by airline and the class of travel but typically ranges from 15 kg to 30 kg for checked baggage. Carry-on luggage usually has a limit of 7 kg. Check with your specific airline for exact allowances.

Can I bring electronics into India?
Yes, passengers can bring electronics for personal use. However, there are limits to avoid customs duty: one laptop per passenger is allowed without duty. For other electronics, consider the value limit of Rs45,000 for Indian residents and Rs50,000 for tourists, beyond which customs duty may apply.

Are there restrictions on bringing medicines into India?
Yes, passengers can bring medicines for personal use, subject to certain conditions. A prescription or a medical certificate is required, and the quantity should be reasonable for the duration of the visit.

Can I carry gold or silver when traveling to India?
Indian residents can carry gold jewelry up to an aggregate value of Rs1,00,000 for female passengers and Rs50,000 for male passengers without incurring customs duty. For silver, the limit is 100 grams. Non-residents and tourists can bring gold and silver into India, but it is subject to customs duty and other conditions.

What are the regulations for carrying alcohol and tobacco into India?
Passengers of legal drinking age (21 years and above) are allowed to bring up to 2 liters of alcoholic beverages. For tobacco, passengers can bring 100 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 125 grams of tobacco without incurring duty.

Is it possible to bring pets into India?
Yes, pets can be brought into India, subject to compliance with health and vaccination regulations. Passengers must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS) in India.

How can I declare items that are over the duty-free allowance?
Items over the duty-free allowance can be declared at the Customs Red Channel upon arrival. Passengers may need to fill out a declaration form and pay the applicable customs duty.

What items are prohibited from being brought into India?
The import of certain items is strictly prohibited, including narcotics, pornography, counterfeit currency, and goods infringing on copyright or trademark laws. Endangered species and certain wildlife products are also banned.

What should I do if my baggage is delayed or lost?

In case of delayed or lost baggage, immediately inform the airline handling your flight. Provide them with your baggage claim tags. Most airlines have a process in place to track and return lost baggage to its rightful owner.

How can I carry foreign currency into or out of India?
There's no limit to the amount of foreign currency a passenger can bring into or take out of India. However, amounts exceeding USD 5,000 (or equivalent) in cash or USD 10,000 (or equivalent) in travelers' cheques must be declared using the Currency Declaration Form (CDF).

Can I bring food items into India?
Yes, passengers can bring food items for personal use into India, but there are restrictions on certain products like dairy, meats, and seeds due to health and safety regulations. Packaged and processed foods are generally allowed but must be declared and may be subject to inspection.

What is the process for carrying large amounts of currency when leaving India?
While there is no limit to the amount of Indian Rupees you can carry within India, restrictions apply when traveling abroad. Indian residents are allowed to carry a maximum of INR 25,000 out of India. For foreign currency, the amount carried should not exceed the amount declared upon entry or the amount mentioned in the Currency Declaration Form, if applicable.


Are drones allowed to be brought into India?
Importing drones into India for personal use requires compliance with regulations set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Travelers must declare drones at customs and may need to secure special permission or fulfill specific criteria before bringing them into the country.

How can I bring artwork or antiques into India?
Artworks and antiques over 100 years old are subject to regulations and may require specific documentation proving their age and value. These items must be declared at customs, and it’s advisable to have relevant certificates or purchase receipts to avoid issues with customs.

What should I do if I'm bringing items into India for commercial purposes?
Items intended for commercial use or sale require a valid import license and are subject to customs duty. It's crucial to declare these items at the customs Red Channel and provide detailed invoices and documentation regarding the nature and value of the goods.

Understanding these FAQs can help ensure a smooth experience with India's baggage rules and customs regulations, making your journey more enjoyable and hassle-free.

112 comments:

Anonymous said...

What are the rules for importing food such as tinned fish in our checked luggage?

Anonymous said...

I am planning to return to India, after staying in US for 30 days. I am an Indian citizen. While coming i have carried one laptop , now i want to purchase another laptop & carry back , can i carry it without paying duty, i have purchased other goods worth around Rs11000. Pl Update me on the rules

Shona said...

I am planning to carry an overhead projector ( Used one) to India to donate to a charity org.

Is it dutiable, if so how do I arrive at the correctamount of duty?

Anonymous said...

How many digital camera can bring 1 Person from Malaysia, which he used and not used

Anonymous said...

MY DAUGHTER IS COMING BACK FROM CANADA AND SHE WANT TO BRING HER PLASMA T.V WHICH IS A YEAR OLD I
WAS TRYING TO SEE THE RATES BUT LOOK LIKE YOUR WEBSITE IS DOWN SO CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW MUCH
WILL IT COST...
THANK YOU

PARSANA HIREN said...

what are the rules for importing electronic goods such as mobile laptop, lcd tv and what are the duty in electronics goods

Anonymous said...

My parents are returning from Bahrain to Chennai and have a pet parrot who is not used to cages and very fond of my father!What are the necessary medical cert or documentation needed to bring this parrot back home>>

Unknown said...

hi
i am an indian and i was in italy for 30 days i bought a ipod and sound card which i am bring back to india

what are the rules i have to go through

Unknown said...

Hi Mathew from Ireland.

I would like to bring my Personal Computer(Desktop) which are priced around Euro 400/- to India which i am planning to give it to my parents. Can i bring it without paying customs duty? Or Is it only laptop can bring as duty free. Please advise
mathew_1573@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

i am a us citizen with a pio card and would return to india after 18 years what can i bring with me in Transfer of residence and of what value?

kapil taneja said...

I m having 2 laptops, both i have bought in tampa, florida. Will there be any problem while cming back to chennai,india thru washington,then frankfurt, then chennai ?

Unknown said...

Hi i would like to bring following items from US to india :-
1.Intel Processor Core2Duo
2.Asus Motherboard.
3.RAM-corsair
4.Seagate Hard Disk Drive.
5.ZNvidia Graphics Card.
6.Microsoft Mouse

What will be th import/customs duty for bringing these items from US to india . Please i need a detailed reply.
Thanks.

Unknown said...

Hi! I will be travelling from Dubai to Delhi with 2 laptops( Bought in Dubai).

Well, i am one of those not so lucky people.

How much duty do i need to pay for one laptop? ( 1 laptop is allowed).

Anonymous said...

Daar Bro,
i have 40" Sony LCD and i like to carry to india for my home use and it cost 45,000/-RS. so can any one help me to know, is it duty free? or how much should i need to pay custom dutty? i will appreciated your help

thak you
Max

Anonymous said...

Hi,
Recently i purchased Sony 32" lcd for the worth of U$ 800 and i want to bring to indioa for my home use.
So how much i need to pay for duty.
Reply to balraj.r@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hi,
i have One Camcorder($620) and 3 Digital camera($320 all).

i am traveling to india with my Wift and 2 year Daughter.

Can anyone please confirm that i will have to pay Custom Duty on these items.

Anonymous said...

I came from india with a laptop but didn't got the Export Certificate. Can I carry one new laptop from here. How can I convice the customs officer that one is new and one is old??

Anonymous said...

Hai,
I am an NRI going to india for 1st time. my family settled here in uk 1960s. i have an old ivory carving which i am planning to gift some one in india.can i take it.should i take any specific permissions.
please help me.

Unknown said...

I just wanna know what is the least amount of alcohol that can be brought to mumbai? To avoid any customs...

Mail me at sohel.charania@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Guys and Gals: As a general rule, when you are taking *ANY* electronic items that is not a part inside a laptop, is an electronics items dutiable at 40.8%. Even iPod and RAM, HD, video camera, monitor, USB hard drive, network card, WiFi/WiMax cards, and *ANY* accesories (small printer, fax machine and Xerox copier, too!). THAT IS THE EXPLICIT CUSTOMS LAW. Now, if you sneak in by giving "charitable" contribution, or "Bakshish" or bribe, you are in fact violating the law and robbing countries progress. So, I suggest you do either of the two things: (1) Pay the Customs Duty (but beware of Octrois and Municipality Taxes. Large items can be levied excess Octroi (8%) by all municipal crossing across state borders, e.g. going from Maharashtra into Karnataka or Gujarat, and likewise) (2) Buy items in India. I know that the high-end items may or may not be available in other cities other than Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Kolkata or Chennai such as 1080p hi-def screen or HD camcorder or PS3/Wii, but it will give you a peace of mind not getting into trouble with archaic rules and laws of India. This allows stupid-yet-corrupted Customs Offficer to jack out couple of hunderd dollars or pounds of you. *Believe me* I was once harrassed for two sweaters that were valued each at $50, but then they went into pricing everything. I had excess of some Rs. 1700 worth, which I paid a tax of 42%. The Customs Officer was begging me to not to pay the customs -- just give him dollars will suffice the acknowledgement of "having paid" customs. They use a "doosari copy" for such purpose. But, in reality you get in local police detention for defrauding Indian Customs Officer. It is my experience that having known high level Customs Officers and people in Home Ministries, I think it is better to travel light...control your eagerness and enthusiasm. Once inside India, take family members to lavish purchases.say in Nariman Point/Mumbai or in Bengaluru's posh districts. There are tax paying companies that manage all the troubles for you with having proper license etc...All you may end up paying 5-10% more sans grief.

Anonymous said...

All electronic items are levied 40.8% Customs Duty if you plan to leave the item for loved ones in India, unless they are inside a laptop.

External HD, additional external RAM HD, separate web camera, external mouse, game card, video card, sound card, iPod, Zune, Creative Sansa (personal MP3\Video players). The Customs bandits are especially sensitive to digital photography equipments of any kind.

Also, you cannot carry more that 10DVD titles without arousing interest by the customs goonda (Anti-piracy law).

You CAN take inside India any electronics items for valid use by you *ONLY IF* you declare in *RED CHANNEL* AND *GET IMPORT CERTIFICATE*. MAKE sure you have the Certificate and the item when you leave India. This way you *DO NOT* have to pay *ANY* Customs Duty.

Unknown said...

hi,
i am a seafarer nd remain onboard my ship for about 7-8 months...visiting many countries....can ne one tell me which items are duty free, any jweleries allowed, ne personal appliances allowed etc...i need to know all coz i have been harassed many a times by the indian seaport customs officials.....please help

Anonymous said...

I keep tortoise as a pet.During my college holidays, i planned to bring my pet to my country.Is there any particular procedure that i have to take for me to bring my pet?I would really want to know.I'm afraid that my tortoise would die if i did not bring it together.

bhakti said...

Im a Indian resident plan to buy samsung 40" LCD TV from Dubai a iphone and Home theatre for my personal use. can anybody please tell me how much free allowance im allowed as of date and if im supposed to pay custom duty then how much do i need to pay?

I planning to buy them during the Dubai Festive season. do i get any concession during that period of purchase?

Will i have to pay custom duty only in India or do i need to pay any export duty even in dubai?

Unknown said...

I am a citizen of india and permanant resident of australia.
I will be travelling to INDIA with my two kids.The age of kids are 10 and 6 .I want to know the limit per person to carry the things eg cameras and other things to bring as duty free?
please update me on the rules.

Anonymous said...

I am in saudiarabia,i want to take home one lcd tv 42 or 32 inch,not branded,chinese make cost around INR 30000 with invoice.how will be the calculation of duty.will it be after deducting baggage allowance of rs 25,000 ie for the remaining rs 5,000 calculated @ the rate of 35.7%,is it correct if not please reply

Anonymous said...

Sir, I am in Sultanate of Oman I just want to purchase one LCD Sony brand which has worth INR 21045/- Means Rial Omani 180/- will you pls tell me is there any custom duty applicable or its comes under limit 25000/- pls advise

Unknown said...

Sir,
I like to bring a LCD tv 32" for my house.Its worth IR-25000/-.Please tell me about the customs duty rules for LCD tv.Thanking you.

Unknown said...

I have sent one musical keyboard via EMS from Japan to India. The keyboard is in Mumbai now. I am chaning by residence from Japan to India. So I get relaxation, and carry something worth Rs. 20000 custom FREE. The value of keyboard is JPY 45000 (INR 22000), so 2000 rupees more. The officer says that I have to pay custom of 30% on JPY 45000. Is that right? Don't I get to pay only on Rs. 2000? Please reply urgently.

Anonymous said...

can a student retuning after 4 years of study abroad can bring house hold things to india duty free ?

Unknown said...

WHAT IS THE CUSTOM DUTY OF SONY LCD TV WORTH RS 28000 RIYADH TO DELHI

Anonymous said...

i would like to bring a air gun from uae to india can i bring it in my luggage? is there any problem for bringing to india?
what are rules can i know?

dolly said...

I studied in Australia, now I'm leaving to India. well can anyone tell me whether I can take two laptops with me or not.one I got from India and other one bought it from Australia.

Unknown said...

I am working in Muscat, Oman since April, 2009.

I have purchased a laptop (worth 36,528 Rs, purchased on 1st May., 2009) and a camcorder (worth 27,078 Rs, purchased on 24th Sep., 2009) from Muscat, Oman.
I will be visiting India in December, 2009 for marriage purpose. I wish to carry both these items, laptop and a camcorder, with me to Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

I would like to know whether i can carry these items free or will i required to pay taxes.

Unknown said...

i am in US. i bought a laptop for my personal my friend asked to buy a lap for him too. i am leaving India by mid of November. will there be any duties?

Zealous said...

hi..
i'm in dubai .. i have a 52" sony lcd that costs Rs 1.5 lac ... i want to to take it to delhi ... how much do i need to pay at delhi airport??
plz reply @
varun83singh@gmail.com

ashok said...

I am planning to return to India, after staying in US for a week less than 6 months. I am an Indian citizen. While coming i have carried one laptop which was shown to customs but they did not issue the cerificate stating it is not required, now i want to purchase another laptop & carry back , can i carry it without paying duty. Pl Update me on the relevant rules
ashok

ashok said...

I am planning to return to India, after staying in US for a week less than 6 months. I am an indian citizen. While coming i have carried one laptop , now i want to purchase another laptop & carry back , can i carry it without paying duty.Update me on the rules

ashok

DataWarehousing said...

Hi,

I would like to bring my electronic bread board with me worth of 195US Dollars. It also includes the transistors and capacitors.Can i bring with me.

do i need to pay any duty for that.

Anonymous said...

I purchased some electronic items and am thinking about getting them mailed/couriered to Bangalore.
a. What city are the items likely to be cleared by customs (Bangalore or Mumbai?)
b. If the value of the items (including a used cellphone) is around Rs. 23000, how much duty is likely to be levied?

Yunus Ali Habib said...

I m an NRI. Recently, from Gulf I traveled to India and along with my luggage I had mix (coca, pepsi, 7 up etc) of around 90 soft drink cans each of 250 ml. I was told at the airport clearance that I need to pay duty on this. Is it true. If yes what is % duty and if I dont pay what happens ?

Anonymous said...

Hello,

I am returning from the US after a period of ~2.5 months. I am bringing back about 12 PS3 game discs. Do i have to declare these? Or are they allowed duty free???

Anonymous said...

i am bringing musical keybord from us to india the cast is 240 usd..do i have to pay duty on it ???

kartik said...

how much silver ornaments can i carry abroad?(i am a student and i am going in a student visa..)

kartik said...

how much can a person carry silver with him in a student visa?

Unknown said...

Hi!
I want to take .177 Airgun to India.
Checked with the local Custom guys and they said that its prohibited and that its only for renowned shooters/shooting club members. Can anyone help me in providing some documents to prove that an Overseas Passenger returning to India can carry an Airgun with him ?? I checked all the Customs docs, Ministry of commerce docs, but to no avail.

Would be of much help...

Thanx

Unknown said...

Is there any import duty on 32 inch LCD screen TV

Anonymous said...

My self and wife want to carry Washing machine and Refrigerator from dubai to Amritsar for my personal use at home. Can any body tell is it subject to custom duty tax is so then at what rate. please e-mail to me at sharma.rajdev@dbbcg.com

Niloy said...

I am working in USA as a software engineer since last 1.5 years. I would be travelling to India Next week for my brother's marriage. I would be travelling with my laptop, my digital camera and my digital camcoder. These items are my personal belongings. I want to know if any duty would be imposed don these items in India?

Unknown said...

Please tell me if the a Nintendo (Wii)from the US dutiable at any Indian airport.

Unknown said...

Please tell me if the a Nintendo (Wii)from the US dutiable at any Indian airport.

Anonymous said...

Can I carry 2 used laptops while travelling from UK to India.

Anonymous said...

my draft is coming from london.that is money draft is that neccessary to pay custome clearance charges.

Unknown said...

hii
anybody suggests me how to declare the equipment which i m carrying with me when going out from india & coming back with it.
please send to jshprj007@yahoo.co.in

Unknown said...

anybody suggest me how to declare the equipment at customs which i m carrying with me when going abroad & returning back with the same?

Anonymous said...

I will be traveling to India on Wednesday and I am bringing a beer brewing kit (mostly bakers yeast) to a Indian friend of mine. Is this legal? Must I declare these items at customs in Delhi.

Thank you in advance.

Anonymous said...

I have purchased 42'' LCD in dubai for Rs. 32,000. I have original invoice to prove the same. Please let me know how custom I have to pay at Mumbai A/P.

Please reply urgently. Thanks

Unknown said...

The duty free allowance is Rs 25,000. So what happens if the combined value of the multiple goods that I am carrying with me exceed the amount (e.g a camera and a watch together may cost Rs 28,000), will I have to pay the tax on entire Rs 28,000 or only on the exceeded amount i.e Rs.3000

Anonymous said...

i want to import some gold slab/coin to India. so what are the custom rules to import maximum allowable duty free quantity of 24k gold.

Anonymous said...

Am studding in india i've been here for 2 years now and am going home in some time for holidays i bought one laptop here but i have another one that came with me from home can i trvel with both laptops home??

Anonymous said...

Idiots, as if the admin of the site has time to reply to your questions... he is given you the info, go figure out. LOL

Unknown said...

has anybody ever already brought a LCD TV (40inch or higher) from US to india. recently Lufthansa has stopped carrying LCD tv from past DEC10. Has anybody succeeded to bring one recently....if , then into which carrier. How much did you have to pay to the flight carrier & how much was your custom clearance charge?

Anonymous said...

Dear Sir
I have been terminated from my current job and going to transfer to India from Abu Dubai, U.A.E. I have Motor cycle Harley Davidson model sportster 2008.
Is there any customs duty on this.
Please advice.

Thanks and Regards

TS

Anonymous said...

Dear Sir
I am citizen of India working in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E from 6 six. Now I have been terminated and going to transfer to India.
I have motorcycle Harley Davidson model 2008 and wants to bring to India.
Please advice, is there any customs duty and if so how much.

Thanks and Regards

Tejinder

Ankush said...

I stay in India and wanted to get a mobile phone delivered to me in India from UK which is worth 500 pounds (Approx. Rs 38000). What would be the custom charges for it?

Anonymous said...

How many gold coins each coin have 31 gms. one person can carry to india by canadian citizen with free of duty. my email id is dharmeshhina@yahoo.ca please reply me as soon as possible. Nobody will (any custom) harrase at Any indian Airport

Anonymous said...

CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME WITH THE WEBSITE, I MEAN CUSTOM OFFICIALS AS WELL, WHICH GIVES THE LIST OF ITEMS AND ITS PERCENTAGE OF DUTY. IF I WANT TO CARRY COMPLETE COOKING RANGE AND WASHING MACHINE, DRIER ETC WHAT IS THE RULING AND DUTY. Pls help me with the site.

Unknown said...

can i carry 40inch lcd tv in baggage. if yes then is it free or what is the limit or how much extra charges are required.

Unknown said...

can i carry 40inch lcd tv in baggage. if yes then is it free or what is the limit or how much extra charges are required.

Anonymous said...

i want to carry 5 wrist watch each one cost Rs 3000. Is it dutiable?

Vissa said...

Hi,
I am an Indian national on visit to USA for 3 months. While returning to India I will not be carrying laptop. But I intend to carry a Ipod2 gifted by my son. Will the customs authorities in India consider this Ipad2 as laptop and exempt me from customs duties?

Anonymous said...

What if i amd travelling with two children,can i declare goods worth 25000 for each of them

taran said...

hay am from india,i want to purchase a air gun from u.s.a.,the gun price is $28.79 ,i want to buy this. so, can u tell me. how can i buy this and how many customs charge i will paying for this.. plz. send me a simple suggestion...on my email id..
taran.1314@gmail.com
thank you

Venkat K said...

How to carry a 46" LCD TV (52" X 29" X 8"). Does any airline allows as checkin baggage or go thru Air Cargo? What would be the cahrges?
Finally what will be the customs duty (this is 7 months old TV)

Jehangir said...

Hi it is me jehangir..And i want buy a LCD 40 inches and i want bring LCD to india..Can i have to pay custom at delhi airport.I want carry one LCD 40 with me for my home.Please let me know..

Anonymous said...

do tablet PC's like the I-pad or the samsung galaxy tab entitled for custom payments or are they under the laptop clause which requires no custom duties. i wish to buy it from singapore and bring back to india.

nimesh said...

I bought secondhand lcd tv which worh 200 australian doolars and I would like to take it with me to India under the weight allowence so do I need to pay any custom duty?

Blogger said...

hi

I would go to Dubai for my project in DEC 2011. i want to purchase some gold ornament from Dubai. Can i get some gold ornament from Dubai without duty. please let me know about this rule and how much quantity i would be able to purchase it.

rgds
ashwani

Mandeep said...

I am planning to import a LCD TV to India with cost of 1500 AUD (Australian dollars). Consider the cost in rs 75000.
I know I need to pay customs duty of 36.05 % of amount exceeding 25000 rs. So I would be charged duty of 36.05 % of 50000 (i.e 75000 - 25000).
I need to clarify my understanding of customs duty calculation.

Is above custom duty calculation correct?

Mubeen Shah said...

Hi I m working in Dubai and i m planning to purchase a LCD TV 43 Inches which is costing in Duabi Currency Dirhams 1900 which is equevelent to india rupees 27,000 but the same tv in india is costing rupees 60,000 could any body tell me how much custum duty i have to pay at the mumbai airport plz reply asap

yash gupta said...

hii every body i want to buy iphone in cheaper price so plz let me know ........i wnt this at any cost..........pkz give me suggestion....

Anand Talwar said...

after visiting canada mrs and mr talwar bought a laptop priced at rs 70000, personal effects valued at rs 80000 and personal computer for rs 52000. what is customs duty payable?

Anonymous said...

are condoms are accepted in airports?

Naga said...

Question to the bloggers : I wish to travel to India with a Laptop (personal) and SLR camera around 20000 worth. no gold with me and no imported electronics. Will I be eligible for that 25,000 limit ?

Anonymous said...

I am into Photography big time and even published some of my work. I am returning India and have planned a trip to LEh for Photography and fun. I will be carrying with me 2 camera bodies (Visible light and Infrared and 3/4 Lenses). I am just visiting for a month and have plans to carry everything back with me while going back. What do i need to do, are there any specific rules?

dillu said...

some one mailed me saying that, i got prize of some amount. one among their agents is going to handover it to me at my address which i have given through mail. they are saying that i have to pay at indian customs for allowing of that cheque to india . is indian customs provide any receipt ? if so , how can i get my paid amount at customs back,in case of not receiving that gift.

Anonymous said...

As a tourist can I take tinned spam tuna and margerine and also a toaster for personal use while in India do I need to declare

Anonymous said...

I want to send 100 memory cards from china(shanghai) to india through DHL.what will be the custom rule applicable to it?

akshaybas said...

More than a year i used LED TV (samsung), if i wil take to india,i want to pay DUTY ?
I HAVE ORIGINAL BILL ALSO.
I WANT TO KNOW WEATHER DUTY IS REQUIRED OR NOT FOR USED ITEMS LIKE TV.

Anonymous said...

I am a Singaporean Citizen with OCI card. I bought a Playstation 3 ( 320gb) which cost $429.00. It's about 18000 Rs. Am I liable to pay duty. Please email to tvijayazhagan@gmail.com

Unknown said...

hi,

I recently bought a I-Pad2 worth(20K) but I am not carrying any Laptop with me to India. So, whether i have to pay custom duty for that?? At the same time, i have camcorder(40K),handycam(20K), PS Vita(10K) with me. Will the custom charge for this and everything belongs to me but I took everything last week and i am travelling India next week so everything is brand new and i will landing Mumbai Airport. Please reply to this as soon as possible.. Thanks in advance.

tiger Virk said...

I'm planning to buy a golf set from USA and carry with while going back to India after stay of two months. Please somebody to help with information about custom liability. I was told that sports goods are exempt from duty. Will be thankful.
TigerVirk

Anonymous said...

can anybody tell me about custom duty charges on gold coins,gold ornaments,bringing from Gulf countries,I am stayin in saudi Arabia more than 3 years and thius is my first vacation after 3 years.Please guide

Anonymous said...

I am traveling from Mumbai to Singapore as tourist & will return after 15 days.I wish to bring 52" LCD TV while return from Singapore but not in flight as accompanied luggage. I will send it by ship . Is it allowed & how much duty will be charged to me ? Will I get benefit of Rs.25,000 off as duty free allowance ?

Pramod

Unknown said...

I am working in singapore...while coming to india during vacation I want to bring one bicycle.. Is there any kind of tax need to pay...

Unknown said...

sir iam working in saudi arabia last 2 year working iam come back in india i have 1 32'' LED tv 900 SR 15000 inr how much tax

Anonymous said...

i am travelling to india for vacation and planning to carry kitchen aid small applicance mixer without a box. would i be still bearing custom fee.

Anonymous said...

Dear Sir
How many beer bottle will allowed in india airports

Unknown said...

You will have to need scope the best shooter air rifle because it doesn’t have open sights. As accurate as it is, it’s doubtful whether anyone would ever use open sights even if they had them.

Unknown said...

Hi my family travelling to India they are indian citizens, can they bring isolated protein powder from Australia if yes is it have any quantity limitation? Thanks

Unknown said...

I would like ask you I have a sony second hand Tv 32'' for 6 Year old how much duty will be charged to me

Unknown said...

did u get the answer

Unknown said...

I have 43 inch Lcd . This Lcd cost 1000 AED . How much I will pay custom ?

Anonymous said...

I wanted to carry a projector to India for repair. I will be coming from south africa and intend to take it back with me to SA when I return in 15 days. Will this attract customs? what are the rules?

Satheesu said...

I am indian citizen I am going back to india after 365 days can I carry one home thater with out any customs charges

Unknown said...

I will be traveling from Chicago to India (Chennai) and will be Carrying a Smart LED TV which is 1.5 Years old and I have a Bill to support that too cost of the TV is $630
Please let me know do I have to pay Customs even if it is 1.5 years old
If yes how much will be the customs amount

Thanks

Megha said...

Do I need to pay tax if I receive a mobile phone through courier from my relative in Dubai to India?

Anonymous said...

i ,dear sir we renting some big music instrument to out side india could you please any oe can help me with costumes procedure in india thank you

Shiv said...

Dear Sir
Hi I am a senior citizen travelling to India next month. Can carry second hand desktop computer components motherboard, processor, Ram and Ps etc.

Anonymous said...

I am an indian citizen. I have stayed in Malaysia for 3 months and returning back to india. I intend to bring home my sony home theatre worth about Rs 30,000. Do I need to pay tax for this and how would it be?

Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I am an indian citizen. I have stayed in Malaysia for 3 months and returning back to india. I intend to bring home my sony home theatre worth about Rs 30,000. Do I need to pay tax for this and how would it be?

Thanks.

Unknown said...

Hi, my husband wants to carry a two years old microwave from dubai to mumbai. Does he need to pay custom duty on it at mumbai airport? The microwave costed 500 AED which is 9000 INR. please reply soon.

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