Getting a TV to India - Customs Question
Jan 8, 2014, 12:18 am
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Do check the below links and google for more info..
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Eco...cle5038815.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/b...w/21927873.cms
Jan 8, 2014, 12:22 am
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i haven't seen or heard of any incidents as of late where the passenger has been at the mercy of the customs agent....if you can prove you are under the allowance then there is no problem....
Jan 8, 2014, 12:34 am
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The customs rule was changed for LCD/LED tvs few months back ( Aug'13).. now there is NO duty free allowance for tv's from what i understand..
Do check the below links and google for more info..
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Eco...cle5038815.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/b...w/21927873.cms
Do check the below links and google for more info..
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Eco...cle5038815.ece
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/b...w/21927873.cms
However, any later changes would be welcome...
Jan 8, 2014, 5:00 am
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When I flew into India in November the customs has put up big signs about the 'no duty exemption for LED/LCD/Plasma' change to warn folks.
That said I bought my mother a 32" LED TV from LG when I was there and the price was very competitive compared to buying it in the US/Europe. The service was excellent too. LG sent someone to adjust and set it up the same day. ^
That said I bought my mother a 32" LED TV from LG when I was there and the price was very competitive compared to buying it in the US/Europe. The service was excellent too. LG sent someone to adjust and set it up the same day. ^
Jan 8, 2014, 6:03 am
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since this time last year there is about a 20% difference in the rupee when compared to the dollar, euro, pound, etc....so effectively prices in india have become competitive when compared to us/europe even though the price of the tv hasn't changed much....
Jan 8, 2014, 9:23 am
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I know in my upcoming trip I will be caeful. BTW try taking in gold jewelery back into India that was made and purchased in India once upon at ime and see what happens.
Jan 8, 2014, 10:54 am
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Stories are anecdotal. So no scientific data. One thing I KNOW, when rules are changing or just changed, the resulting "confusion" allows Customs to be as whimsical as it wants to be. Depending on your travel status ( single, kids, time is of essence, age etc) you can elect to tangle to argue your way out.
I know in my upcoming trip I will be caeful.
I know in my upcoming trip I will be caeful.
happened to a client of mine recently....he walked through the green channel by mistake & got into all sorts of trouble as they stopped & checked what he was carrying....took 3 months & a huge amount of penalty to get it sorted out....
Jan 8, 2014, 6:10 pm
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my point is that you used to hear horror stories all the time about custom officials but not so much anymore....
happened to a client of mine recently....he walked through the green channel by mistake & got into all sorts of trouble as they stopped & checked what he was carrying....took 3 months & a huge amount of penalty to get it sorted out....
happened to a client of mine recently....he walked through the green channel by mistake & got into all sorts of trouble as they stopped & checked what he was carrying....took 3 months & a huge amount of penalty to get it sorted out....
Jan 9, 2014, 3:00 pm
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Jan 10, 2014, 5:55 am
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Jan 11, 2014, 6:46 am
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Typically printed on A4 sheets and stuck to the pillars / wall in the baggage claim area. Confirmed in MAA, BOM and BLR.
Jan 11, 2014, 7:05 am
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Jan 11, 2014, 9:54 am
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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.
Jan 12, 2014, 6:36 am
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Jan 12, 2014, 7:33 am
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