Beware customs officials in Mumbai International airport!!! [merged]
Oct 4, 2012, 8:33 am
#151
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Help me in deciphering the customs Baggage rules (link inside)
I am returning to India in December 2012 and i have been here in US for the past 1 year on a work Visa. I am checking the Indian customs baggage rules document and am confused about a few things.
Here is the link...
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
This document mentions that if someone is returning from other countries (except few listed there), then one is allowed 35000 Rupees duty free (document mentions 25000 but that is not updated it seems). This is sort of general rule and i am aware about this.
But then going down in the doc, i see a section named
SPECIAL ALLOWANCES FOR PROFESSIONALS RETURNING TO INDIA
It has mentioned that
Indian passenger returning after a stay of a minimum of 365 days during the preceding two years on termination of his work and who has not availed this concession in the preceding three years.
Used household articles and personal effects (which have been in the possession and use abroad of the passenger or his family for at least six months) and which are not mentioned in Annex.I , Annex. II & Annex. III upto an aggregate value of Rs.75,000/-
I am confused whether the above mentioned things are applicable to someone like me ? I was on work visa and stayed in US for more than an year. Also what all would be considered used as per them and how to prove that ? Bills ? I have 8 months to 1 year old bills of things that i am bringing back (electronics included).
Here is the link...
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
This document mentions that if someone is returning from other countries (except few listed there), then one is allowed 35000 Rupees duty free (document mentions 25000 but that is not updated it seems). This is sort of general rule and i am aware about this.
But then going down in the doc, i see a section named
SPECIAL ALLOWANCES FOR PROFESSIONALS RETURNING TO INDIA
It has mentioned that
Indian passenger returning after a stay of a minimum of 365 days during the preceding two years on termination of his work and who has not availed this concession in the preceding three years.
Used household articles and personal effects (which have been in the possession and use abroad of the passenger or his family for at least six months) and which are not mentioned in Annex.I , Annex. II & Annex. III upto an aggregate value of Rs.75,000/-
I am confused whether the above mentioned things are applicable to someone like me ? I was on work visa and stayed in US for more than an year. Also what all would be considered used as per them and how to prove that ? Bills ? I have 8 months to 1 year old bills of things that i am bringing back (electronics included).
Oct 4, 2012, 3:21 pm
#153
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Usual clothes, one bag full of utensils
2 laptops (duty free right ?)
iPad 2 (bought in May 2012- Have receipt)
2 digital photo frames (used, bought in November 2011, have the receipts)
may be some chocolates
an iPod dock - bought in April 2012 - have bill
cheap perfume bottle - Cost less than 7$, have bill
and some other minor stuff. But most of the stuff is used and i have bills to prove that.
PS: We are 2 people traveling, me and my wife.
2 laptops (duty free right ?)
iPad 2 (bought in May 2012- Have receipt)
2 digital photo frames (used, bought in November 2011, have the receipts)
may be some chocolates
an iPod dock - bought in April 2012 - have bill
cheap perfume bottle - Cost less than 7$, have bill
and some other minor stuff. But most of the stuff is used and i have bills to prove that.
PS: We are 2 people traveling, me and my wife.
Oct 4, 2012, 8:48 pm
#154
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I am returning to India in December 2012 and i have been here in US for the past 1 year on a work Visa. I am checking the Indian customs baggage rules document and am confused about a few things.
Here is the link...
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
This document mentions that if someone is returning from other countries (except few listed there), then one is allowed 35000 Rupees duty free (document mentions 25000 but that is not updated it seems). This is sort of general rule and i am aware about this.
But then going down in the doc, i see a section named
SPECIAL ALLOWANCES FOR PROFESSIONALS RETURNING TO INDIA
It has mentioned that
Indian passenger returning after a stay of a minimum of 365 days during the preceding two years on termination of his work and who has not availed this concession in the preceding three years.
Used household articles and personal effects (which have been in the possession and use abroad of the passenger or his family for at least six months) and which are not mentioned in Annex.I , Annex. II & Annex. III upto an aggregate value of Rs.75,000/-
I am confused whether the above mentioned things are applicable to someone like me ? I was on work visa and stayed in US for more than an year. Also what all would be considered used as per them and how to prove that ? Bills ? I have 8 months to 1 year old bills of things that i am bringing back (electronics included).
Here is the link...
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
This document mentions that if someone is returning from other countries (except few listed there), then one is allowed 35000 Rupees duty free (document mentions 25000 but that is not updated it seems). This is sort of general rule and i am aware about this.
But then going down in the doc, i see a section named
SPECIAL ALLOWANCES FOR PROFESSIONALS RETURNING TO INDIA
It has mentioned that
Indian passenger returning after a stay of a minimum of 365 days during the preceding two years on termination of his work and who has not availed this concession in the preceding three years.
Used household articles and personal effects (which have been in the possession and use abroad of the passenger or his family for at least six months) and which are not mentioned in Annex.I , Annex. II & Annex. III upto an aggregate value of Rs.75,000/-
I am confused whether the above mentioned things are applicable to someone like me ? I was on work visa and stayed in US for more than an year. Also what all would be considered used as per them and how to prove that ? Bills ? I have 8 months to 1 year old bills of things that i am bringing back (electronics included).
Also, you posted about this in another thread.. I will ask the mods to merge this with that one.
Last edited by Mr. Bean; Oct 4, 2012 at 8:54 pm
Oct 5, 2012, 1:00 pm
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LHD vehicles can be imported temporarily.
Originally Posted by Mr. Bean
yes, i realized the high tariffs, but did not know about the ban on LHD vehicles. Thanks!
Last edited by Yaatri; Oct 5, 2012 at 1:08 pm
Oct 5, 2012, 1:10 pm
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Chocolate is new or used?
Originally Posted by rak007
Usual clothes, one bag full of utensils
2 laptops (duty free right ?)
iPad 2 (bought in May 2012- Have receipt)
2 digital photo frames (used, bought in November 2011, have the receipts)
may be some chocolates
an iPod dock - bought in April 2012 - have bill
cheap perfume bottle - Cost less than 7$, have bill
and some other minor stuff. But most of the stuff is used and i have bills to prove that.
PS: We are 2 people traveling, me and my wife.
2 laptops (duty free right ?)
iPad 2 (bought in May 2012- Have receipt)
2 digital photo frames (used, bought in November 2011, have the receipts)
may be some chocolates
an iPod dock - bought in April 2012 - have bill
cheap perfume bottle - Cost less than 7$, have bill
and some other minor stuff. But most of the stuff is used and i have bills to prove that.
PS: We are 2 people traveling, me and my wife.
Oct 7, 2012, 12:31 am
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wait, really? this must be a change now? do you have a link?
Oct 27, 2012, 8:59 pm
#158
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Need help urgent plz
Hi there,
I am travelling frm NZ to India nxt month for couple of months. I am taking new sony 46 inch LCD TV with me. Also, I have my DSLR camera which I bought frm NZ last year and will take it back to NZ whn I return frm India. Can anyone tell me how much custom I have to pay, also do I need to pay anything on my camera? THNX.
I am travelling frm NZ to India nxt month for couple of months. I am taking new sony 46 inch LCD TV with me. Also, I have my DSLR camera which I bought frm NZ last year and will take it back to NZ whn I return frm India. Can anyone tell me how much custom I have to pay, also do I need to pay anything on my camera? THNX.
Nov 1, 2012, 1:11 pm
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I am sorry Mr. Bean. I did not see this until today. I don't have a link, but temporary importation of many items, otherwise not allowed, is ALWAYS allowed for specific purposes. Extra paperwork is involved though.
Importing an item for demonstration or a competition. A car for a rally or a race. Foreign piplomats import their cars. under this provision
Most countries allow temporary importation with stipulation that the item would be exported after a specific period. I was able to import weapons into Singapore.
Importing an item for demonstration or a competition. A car for a rally or a race. Foreign piplomats import their cars. under this provision
Most countries allow temporary importation with stipulation that the item would be exported after a specific period. I was able to import weapons into Singapore.
Last edited by Yaatri; Nov 1, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Nov 1, 2012, 1:18 pm
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Looking at the number of questions on customs duty on LCD/LED TVs, and other electronics,our mods might consider a a sitcky on customs questions. I don;t see forums for other destinations with so many questions about customs. This is uniquely Indian question/disease.
To harshadpats:
Questions about customs duty on TV etc have been discussed many times before. Please search this forum. You may have to have something noted on your passport that you will re-export the camera when you leave. I presume you are not taking the TV to India, just to take it back with you to NZ.
To harshadpats:
Questions about customs duty on TV etc have been discussed many times before. Please search this forum. You may have to have something noted on your passport that you will re-export the camera when you leave. I presume you are not taking the TV to India, just to take it back with you to NZ.
Nov 12, 2012, 7:09 am
#161
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Hello,
I have a question on customs allowance in India. Between the info here
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
and on the arrivals card, I'm trying to figure out what value of gifts I can take to India, duty free.
The arrivals form shows different allowances for 'tourists of foreign origin' (Rs 8000 for gifts and souvenirs) and 'tourists of Indian origin' (Rs 25,000).
I am a US-born US citizen, with parents/grandparents born in India.
Any idea how much gifts I can bring for family, and still go through the green channel?
I have a question on customs allowance in India. Between the info here
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
and on the arrivals card, I'm trying to figure out what value of gifts I can take to India, duty free.
The arrivals form shows different allowances for 'tourists of foreign origin' (Rs 8000 for gifts and souvenirs) and 'tourists of Indian origin' (Rs 25,000).
I am a US-born US citizen, with parents/grandparents born in India.
Any idea how much gifts I can bring for family, and still go through the green channel?
Nov 13, 2012, 12:59 pm
#162
Join Date: Aug 2012
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Hello,
I have a question on customs allowance in India. Between the info here
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
and on the arrivals card, I'm trying to figure out what value of gifts I can take to India, duty free.
The arrivals form shows different allowances for 'tourists of foreign origin' (Rs 8000 for gifts and souvenirs) and 'tourists of Indian origin' (Rs 25,000).
I am a US-born US citizen, with parents/grandparents born in India.
Any idea how much gifts I can bring for family, and still go through the green channel?
I have a question on customs allowance in India. Between the info here
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
and on the arrivals card, I'm trying to figure out what value of gifts I can take to India, duty free.
The arrivals form shows different allowances for 'tourists of foreign origin' (Rs 8000 for gifts and souvenirs) and 'tourists of Indian origin' (Rs 25,000).
I am a US-born US citizen, with parents/grandparents born in India.
Any idea how much gifts I can bring for family, and still go through the green channel?
Btw just a clarification, the other 'tourists of Indian origin' says it is 25000 but actually it is 35000 and the customs website is not yet updated.
Nov 14, 2012, 7:31 am
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Hello,
I have a question on customs allowance in India. Between the info here
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
and on the arrivals card, I'm trying to figure out what value of gifts I can take to India, duty free.
The arrivals form shows different allowances for 'tourists of foreign origin' (Rs 8000 for gifts and souvenirs) and 'tourists of Indian origin' (Rs 25,000).
I am a US-born US citizen, with parents/grandparents born in India.
Any idea how much gifts I can bring for family, and still go through the green channel?
I have a question on customs allowance in India. Between the info here
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm
and on the arrivals card, I'm trying to figure out what value of gifts I can take to India, duty free.
The arrivals form shows different allowances for 'tourists of foreign origin' (Rs 8000 for gifts and souvenirs) and 'tourists of Indian origin' (Rs 25,000).
I am a US-born US citizen, with parents/grandparents born in India.
Any idea how much gifts I can bring for family, and still go through the green channel?
Nov 15, 2012, 12:50 am
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i don't think they harass anyone....the fact of the matter is that most tourists coming to india plan on taking back the items they have brought with them, whereas most indians returning home usually have items valued at more than their duty free allowance which they fail to declare....these people should be stopped & made to pay the applicable duty....