Do i have to pay customs on a year old desktop computer while travelling to india from usa [duplicate]

I built a gaming pc in usa and want to take it back to india will i be charged in customs? If yes how much?(the cost of the pc is around 2000 to 2200 usd) also if i bring a monitor (24 inch) how much will be the customs?

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India, along with most other countries, allows you to bring your personal effects into the country duty free when you move there, as long as they are for your personal use. While there may be exceptions for very expensive items, a $2500 PC will not be a problem.

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Can I take a desktop computer to India?

Most likely it will be scanned in Indian airport and you might be asked to explain what's inside the bag. From my experience a computer for personal use should be allowed easily especially if one plans to take it back. (Laptops were allowed free of duty for Indian citizens, don't know about foreigners though.)

How much customs duty will I pay in India for laptop?

Generally, the customs duty for importing a laptop from the USA to India is 28% and can be split as below; 10% BCD. 1% HEdu Cess. 2% Edu Cess.

Can I buy a laptop in the US and bring it to India?

You can buy one laptop from the foreign country with out paying taxes in India. Further you can bring your used laptop too without paying any tax. So both the laptop can be bought in India without paying the custom duty. It may be worth having receipts with you for the laptop & tablet you bought in India.

Should I pay custom duty on used laptop in India?

The import duty for bringing laptops into India is zero. However you are limited to 1 laptop per passenger. For the second one, you need to pay customs duty.

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