Indian customs rules on bringing packed iPhone [duplicate]

I am a US citizen, who is a Person's of Indian Origin (PIO) card holder. I am planning to buy an iPhone 6s (60 rupees) as a gift for my mother (who lives in India). I would like to bring it to her in an unopened box.

Will I have a problem at Indian Customs for bringing in an unopened, brand new iPhone, along with my old iPhone which I am using?

Best Answer

Tourists of foreign origin, other than those of Pakistani origin coming from Pakistan, coming to India by Air. (i) used personal effects (ii) articles (other than those mentioned in Annex-I above) upto a value of Rs. 8000 for personal use of the tourist or as gifts and travel souvenirs if these are carried on the person or in the accompanied baggage of the passenger.

http://www.cbec.gov.in/htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-act/formatted-htmls/bgge-rules1998-ason11July2014

http://www.customsmumbaiairport.gov.in/forms/Content.aspx?LinkID=64

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Can I carry 2 iPhones India?

The duty-free limit is 60,000 Indian Rupee. If you are importing the gadgets for someone else then the consignee cannot import more than two electronic items and the limit of one consignment is under $1500.

Do I need to declare iPhone to customs?

You can carry the new iPhone in your pocket but custom duty is required to be paid if the total value is greater than 10,000 Indian rupees. You can carry mobile but if you do not declare it on the customs form, you may have to pay a penalty if you are caught.

How many iPhone can we carry to India?

Yes, you can bring easily 4\u20136 phones from the States to India without paying customs but you have to un-box it, sign in to your Apple ID and carry the phones in your pocket.

How many Apple products can I bring to India?

Only one can be brought in per person without paying Customs Duty, and that too should NOT be in its packing. You cannot have another mobile if you want to get even one iPhone without paying Customs Duty.

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