Electronic items to take from US to India
I am buying some electronic items in the US to give them as gifts to friends and family in India. I wanted to ask if tablets, cameras, laptops bought in the US work fine in India. I mean there is no issue of frequency or volt or anything like that?
I do understand that there is one problem that the charger's plug won't work. Do I need to buy a converter for that? But apart from that, is there any other issue?
I mainly wanted to ask about tablets. Eg. this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M3MYPOO/ref=crt_ewc_title_srh_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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The US-bought WiFi-enabled deviced might face problems connecting to some WiFi networks abroad. The WiFi channels 12 and 13 are forbidden from being used by FCC. As result, some (not all) electronic devices sold in the US are restricted by the manufacturer from operating on those channels.
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Can I carry electronics in my checked luggage to India?
Generally speaking, there are no limits on the number of electronic devices that can be brought to India from the U.S.A. The only thing that matters is that you'll have to be a bonafide passenger and pay the tariffs or duties (whichever applicable) on the goods to be taken away.Can electronics be shipped from USA to India?
All kind of electronic items must be declared to the customs under a form titled \u201cDeclaration,\u201d and they shall be charged with a customs duty as is applicable under law. A declaration regarding the estimated market price, the description and features of the electronic good must be made.How many electronics can you bring on a plane in India?
There is no restriction on the number of devices that can be brought into India from the United States. As long as you pay the appropriate taxes and duties, there will be no problems whatsoever. Additionally, you must be a legitimate passenger. For example, you can transport two laptops without having to charge them.Can I bring 2 laptops from USA to India?
One laptop computer (notebook computer) is free allowed duty free if imported by any passenger of the age of 18 years and above. You can bring only one laptop when traveling from USA to India. For the second one if you exceed the limit you need to pay the custom duty on electronic devices.How Much Electronics Can I Take to India in Hindi | By Ishan Sid
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Most electronics these days support dual 110V/120V and 220V/240V. But, as others mentioned, verify what you are purchasing supports 220V/240V.
You can get two types of adapters (plug style only - not voltage). 1. universal to India-style [Type D] or 2. USA to India-style [Type D]. I would recommend #1. (I've had good experiences with both OREI and Ceptics brands)
The problem that you'll encounter, however, is that electricity goes out sometimes in most parts of India. It's much, much worse in rural areas and NE India, however. I highly recommend a surge protector for the recipients of these gifts.
Unless you are bringing multiple items which are identical (say 3+ tablets, laptops, phones, etc.), you should not have any problems with import duties.
I have traveled multiple times with two video cameras, audio recording devices, my laptop, two phones, a bunch of microphones, and tons of rechargeable batteries (plus the chargers). No problems entering India - leaving with any of this stuff in your carry-on, can be a bit annoying at security sometimes.
Word of warning! I went to India in August (2017) and my LG G3 battery died. There was literally no place which sold these, except some Amazon.in places which all had 1 star ratings. My phone was unusable the entire month I was there. Be warned that if you get a brand that is not serviceable or have replaceable parts in India, any damage will likely cause it to be an expensive paperweight. You might want to seriously consider bringing smaller gifts and offering to buy these electronics while in India to avoid basically all the issues/concerns that you have.
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