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INDIA
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- Passport for all family members
- Visa (to reside in India for at least one year)
- Inventory, valued in English (indicating date purchased)
and itemized (brand, model and serial number of all major
appliances must be noted and in English)
- Indian Customs Declaration Form (to be signed in presence
of Customs Officer)
- Diplomatic shipments require Duty Exemption Certificates
from the government of India
- Insurance policy
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT IN INDIA AT THE TIME
OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN ORDER TO SIGN A DECLARATION OF
CONTENTS
- Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free
for foreign nationals and Indians transferring residence
to India provided:
- The goods have been owned and used for a minimum
of one year prior to importation
- Indian Citizens have resided outside the country
for two years and intend on staying in India for a
year
- Foreign nationals produce a visa valid for one year
- All shipments 100% inspected
- Sea shipments must be shipped within 30 days of customers
arrival and air shipments within 15 days of shippers arrival.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Large quantities of cosmetics, toiletries, food, etc.
- Tobacco and alcohol products (alcoholic products attract
duties over 200%)
- Electronic equipment and appliances (only one of each
is allowed)
- New items and consumables
- Professional equipment may be imported duty-free with
evidence/certificates proving qualifications of profession
to Customs
- 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
- Gold or silver in any form other than ornaments
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons, firearms and ammunition (unless licensed in
advance)
- Live plants
- Walkie-talkies
- Pornographic material
- Narcotics
- Politically sensitive literature
MOTOR VEHICLES
- ALL VEHICLES including boats are subject to DUTY and
very high taxes
- Prior to Customs clearance, foreign nationals are required
to furnish a bank bond for import trade authorities, stating
not to sell the car for a specified period
- Indians can sell the car immediately upon Customs clearance
- Indians can import brand new cars up to 1600cc
- Cars exceeding 1600cc must have been registered in the
importers name abroad for at least one year
- Documents required:
- Owner's passport indicating two years residence
abroad (original)
- Manufacturer's invoice (original)
- Customs Clearing Permit/Import License
- Insurance Policy
- Auto Registration Certificate
- Keys
- List of extras and purchase date
PETS
- Health Certificate, rabies and other vaccinations required
- One only of cat, dog, or parrot
DUTY AND TAX RATE %
- All used Household Goods (more than 1 year old) are
duty-free
- All new articles, whether furniture, crockery, etc.,
are charged a duty of at least 50%.
- The following items are dutiable at 25% (new or used)
-TV |
-Air Conditioner |
-VCR |
-Refrigerator |
-Washing Machine |
-Deep Freezer |
-LPG cooking Range |
-Microwave Oven |
-Dishwasher |
-Video Camera |
-Music System |
-Word Processor |
-Personal Computer |
-FAX Machine |
- If the total value of the above items exceeds
RS 150,000,(approximately $4250) or items that exceed
the one-piece limit will attract a dut of approximately
62%.
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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