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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 9:54 am
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Originally Posted by 678flyer
Chances are they didn't share the full story. As far as TVs are concerned, there is no confusion - every airport in India has signs all over arrivals announcing the 36% duty.
That maybe the case. Did not notice them early Dec arrival in BOM.
My point is yes the OP was 19 inch TV, but we all know the penchant of Indian bureaucracy to interpret rules, laws to suit their whims, interpretation or opportunity to earn exta money.
I fly into India maybe twice a year so YMMV.
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