Indian Customs Regulations for Transfer of Residence to India and Unaccompanied Baggage to India.

Eligibility Requirements for Availing Transfer Of Residence

Indian nationals, foreign nationals including those of Indian origin, transferring their residence to India or coming to India on employment, can import their personal effects and household goods into India under Transfer of Residence rules subject to the following conditions.

    Owner or his or her family members should not have availed Transfer of Residence Concessions in the preceding 3 years.

Concessional customs duty rate of 15% of the value is allowed only on the first unit. If the owner has two or more similar units, or the combined value of the appliances & personal & household effects exceeds Rs. 5,00,000/= (USD 10,000) customs duty @ 40 % will be charged on the additional units or the additional value. All other new items are charged at 40% duty. Indian nationals coming to India on a short visit, can import any personal effects or household goods to India on payment of customs duty @ 40% of the value.

Suggestion: To ensure smooth clearance at customs, we suggest that all major electronic appliances be loaded in one liftvan or in the beginning of the container and their make, model no, serial number and quantity be provided to us along with the inventory

Other Information Foodstuff imports Foreign nationals can import foodstuff in their main household goods shipment duty free up to a limit of Rs. 50,000/= (USD 1000/=)
Foreign nationals who are resident in India can import foodstuff worth Rs. 1,00,000 Per Annum (USD 2000). Wines, spirits, beverages, etc. are not allowed duty free under this facility. ( Payment for the foodstuff must be made out of funds of the foreign national available outside India.)

Import of Alcohol, Spirits etc. Import duties on alcohol, wines, spirits, etc. are very high in India (approx. 244 %). It is not advisable to import liquor into India as most international brands of Liquor are available in India at reasonable prices. If you must ship Wine or Liquor, please pack them separately and clearly mark them so it is easily identifiable, else it could lead to unnecessary problems with customs if found during physical examination.

Import of Pets One cat, dog or parrot may be imported into India. Veterinary certificates and other health documents are required. Please contact us for more information prior to shipping.

Restricted / prohibited goods Porno-graphic material, obscene literature, narcotics, wildlife items like ivory, horns etc and firearms, ammunition and other weapons. Should you need further information please contact us prior to shipping.

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