One of the most common questions people usually ask when shifting to India is whether they should pack their TV with other stuff or not and ship tv without the original box. Shipping TV to India is a stressful event. It is always advised by the experts to avoid stuff that increases your efforts. TVs are one of those items that can be quite difficult to ship from one country to another country. Due to their fragile nature, they should be handled with extreme care. So if you want to ship your TV to India, we are here to assist shipping TV to India.
There is some important information related to TV shipment in India every individual should know before the start of the moving process.
Former Indian citizens presently settled abroad, who are contemplating a return to India for settlement, have an option of using the transfer of residency rules that offer those returning after extended stays to benefit from relaxed rules regarding the import of their personal belongings.
In case a person knows the rate of duty for a particular item, it’s easy to calculate the duty that will be charged. However, for used items, the value is determined by allowing depreciation on a yearly basis. Normally depreciation would be calculated as:
For the following items a reduced customs duty of 38.5% is charged. It does not matter whether these items are new or old.
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Import duties on alcohol, wines, spirits, etc. are very high in India (approx. 160 % + fine & penalty). Hence it is not advisable to ship wine & liquor into India. However, if it is a must to ship then please complete our Alcohol Declaration Form with details of Brand, Type of Liquor, Quantity, Alcohol Content, Purchase Price, etc. It is also advisable to pack them separately and load them at the beginning of the container to enable easy retrieval for customs inspection.
FOODSTUFF IMPORTS:
Foreign nationals can import foodstuff in their main household goods shipment duty-free up to a limit of Rs. 50,000/-
Motor cars can be imported by paying customs duty @ 208% of the CIF value for both used and new cars. Motorbikes can be imported by paying customs duty @ 185% of the CIF value for both used and new bikes under transfer of residence and customs may charge a fine and penalty of 100% on duty if the motor mike not manufactured as per Indian spec,
Two pets per passenger. Veterinary certificates and other health documents are required. Please contact us for more information prior to shipping.
The information presented herein is based on customs data available at the time of printing and is frequently subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the owner or importer of the household goods to comply with the current customs restrictions, regulations, and duties of the country to which the goods are imported. We strongly advise customers to contact the consulate or embassy of the destination country for the most current information on customs regulations, restrictions, and duties for importing household goods, personal effects, and vehicles.
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