| Required Documents |
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Passport for all
family members. |
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Visa (to reside in India for
at least one year). |
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Inventory, valued in English
(indicating date purchased) and itemized (brand,
model and serial number of all major appliances
must be noted and in English). |
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Indian Customs Declaration Form
(to be signed in presence of Customs Officer). |
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Diplomatic shipments require
Duty Exemption Certificates from the government
of India. |
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Insurance policy. |
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| Customs Regulations |
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Shipper must be
present in India at the Time of Customs Clearance
in Order to Sign a Declaration of comments and entry
is made in Passport. |
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Used household goods and personal
effects are duty-free for foreign nationals and
Indians transferring residence to India provided:
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The goods have been owned and
used for a minimum of one year prior to importation. |
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Indian Citizens have resided
outside the country for two years and intend on
staying in India for a year. |
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Foreign nationals produce a
visa valid for one year and get FRRO done. |
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All shipments 100% inspected. |
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Sea shipments must be shipped within 30 days
of SHIPPERS arrival and air shipments within 15
days of shippers a arrival.
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| Dutiable / Restricted Items |
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Large quantities
of cosmetics, toiletries, food, etc. |
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Tobacco and alcohol products
(alcoholic products attract duties over 200%). |
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Electronic equipment and appliances
(only one of each is allowed) . One Lap top and
PC is allowed. |
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New items and consumables. |
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Professional equipment may be
imported duty-free with evidence/certificates proving
qualifications of profession to Customs. |
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Manufacturers cartons should
not be used for shipping; it is recommended that
goods be re-packed and tags and brochures (for new
items) not be put in the cartons. |
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Gold or silver in any form other
than ornaments. |
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| Prohibited Items |
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Weapons, firearms
and ammunition (unless licensed in advance) |
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Live plants |
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Walkie-talkies |
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Pornographic material |
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Narcotics |
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Politically sensitive literature |
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| Duty and Tax Rate |
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All used Household
Goods (more than 1 year old) are duty-free. |
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All new articles, whether furniture,
crockery, etc., are charged a duty of at least 40.8%. |
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The following items are dutiable
at 15% (new or used). |
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| Prohibited Items |
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TV -Air Conditioner |
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VCR -Refrigerator |
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Washing Machine -Deep Freezer |
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LPG cooking Range -Microwave
Oven |
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Dishwasher -Video Camera |
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Music System -Word Processor |
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FAX Machinez |
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If the total value of the above items exceeds
RS 500,000,(approximately $12000) or items that
exceed the one- piece limit will attract a duty
of approximately 40.8%.
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