Travelling to India from China - Limit on Customs? [duplicate]

I am traveling to Kolkata, India, from Guangzhou, China for the first time, flying via China Eastern Airlines.

When discussing with friends how many items (electronics, jewellery, perfumes, watches, etc) we can take in checked luggage and/or carry-on bags there is always confusion. Some people say you can't take more than two phones or at most four electronic items. I was never worried about it until I found myself in this situation.

Can anybody provide an official link stating the amount of items I can take to India? Or any official resource where I can find the exact answer?

Best Answer

Since you asked for an official source, here's a guide for travelers freely available on the Central Board of Excise and Customs website for the Indian Government. They also happen to have a set of baggage rules complete with appendices which should clarify all the rules.

Regarding your specific questions and just for the sake of providing a short summary of the detail inside the document,

Used personal effects (excluding jewellery) required for satisfying the daily necessities of life - Free
Other articles carried in person or accompanied in baggage - Rs. 35000 if the stay is greater than 3 days
One laptop computer (notebook computer) is allowed duty free if imported by any passenger of the age of 18 years and above
Alcoholic liquors or wine up to 2 liters and Tobacco up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars etc.
They are not very clear in the document regarding jewelry but as far as I understand, if you are carrying jewelry on your person and not in any sort of baggage (i.e. you are wearing it) you wont be liable to declare it, otherwise you will be.

Do read the document for an accurate insight into what is correct and valid.

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Do I have to pay customs for package from China to India?

You have to pay taxes, also known as customs duty, for importing mobile phones, electronics and other goods from a foreign country into India.

Is import from China allowed in India?

Mostly its required VAT/CST Registration from your state government. its also called TIN Number, even if you not import the goods from China then also its required to sell in India. In Some State its required Security Deposit Concept and Surety Concept so it little bit expensive license.

Is shipping from China allowed in India?

All goods transported between China and India are subject to customs rules followed in the two countries. Custom clearance involves inspection, assessment, and payment of customs duties and taxes at both, origin and destination.

Are imports from China blocked in India?

India has imposed antidumping duties on five Chinese products, including certain aluminium goods and some chemicals, for five years to guard local manufacturers from cheap imports from the neighbouring country.

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