Travelling back to India with a phone purchased (and unboxed) in Netherlands [duplicate]
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I am in Netherlands on tourist visa and wanted to buy a iPhone and go back to India. I would claiming the VAT return at Amsterdam Airport but do I need to declare in India and do I need to pay the duty??
I will be using this phone so this phone wont be sealed packed.
Best Answer
Yes, you are importing a new device into India. Using it before coming home doesn't absolve you of duty.
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