Shipping Restrictions
Import Restrictions
agar oil alcohol, wine, liqueurs antiques Australian Lupin Seeds bees birds eggs cameras cereals chemicals and allied items cloves, cinnamon, cassia and saffron cinefilms, non-inflammable coir computer systems consumer electronic goods cotton currency note paper drawing and mathematical equipment drugs and pharmaceuticals fireworks and explosives films and videos flavouring essences fountain pens and parts garlic gold and silver guts, bladder and stomach of animals other than fish inorganic chemicals insecticides and pesticides jewellery lead and rule cutters live animals and animal products maize meat of Bovine animals newsprint and printed materials nutmeg, maize and Cardamom organic or inorganic compounds of rare earth metals and - - - - radioactive elements of isotopes pencils, lead or propelling perfumes pharmaceuticals plants, fruit and seeds potatoes precious stones and synthetic stones or gems printed matter on specialized paper (i.e. security paper, stamps, currency, etc.) radio and wireless apparatus rubber saffron seeds second hand goods silk and objects made of silk sports goods and equipment taxidermy textiles and used clothing stone used in the building of monuments (i.e. granite, porphyry, marble, sand stone, etc.) telecommunication equipment tobacco, cigars and cigarettes vehicle parts waste watches and watch parts wool.
Prohibited Items
In addition to items considered non-mailable matter, the following are prohibited: animals, live animal and vegetable fats and oils albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, enzymes baby gender test kits cereals other than seed quality china made products feathers or parts of wild birds Indian passports are prohibited for carriage by anyone except the holder of the passport. Non-Indian Passports from UN Commission, High Commissions & Consulates are acceptable items contrary to the political, social or moral order of the State jewelry lottery tickets and circulars. natural abrasives (emery natural) meat of wild animals money orders passive night vision goggles petroleum oil pig fat, fat of bovine animals, sheep or goat publications containing maps showing incorrect boundaries of India telephones and cellphones rice wildlife unsigned credit cards unused checks.
Document Restrictions
The destination country or territory considers the following items document shipments. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet those criteria to be considered a document shipment. Airline Tickets Airline tickets must be issued to an individual name to be classified as a document. Annual Reports Bids Blueprints Brochures Considered documents below 5 Kgs. Any Brochures having samples, fabric samples etc should be keyed and confirmed as non-documents. Business Cards Cash Letters Catalog Considered documents below 5 Kgs. Any catalogs having samples, fabric samples etc should be keyed and confirmed as non-documents.. Charts Checks Computer Print-Outs Drawings Envelopes (Blank) Document quantity limit 1-10 envelopes. Forms (Blank) Graphs Greeting Cards, Invitations Intercompany Mail Document weight limit up to 5 kgs. Magazines Document weight limit up to 5 kgs. Manuals (Technical) Manuscripts Mylars Negotiable Bonds, Drafts Newsletters (Company) Document weight limit up to 1 kg. Newspapers Pamphlets Considered documents below 5 Kgs. Any Pamphlets having samples, fabric samples etc should be keyed and confirmed as non-documents.. Periodicals Photographs Company photographs only. Price Lists Proposals Publications Intercompany publications only. Seismic Data Sepia Drawings Specifications Sheets Traveler's Checks Only used traveler's checks are classified as documents. Unused Traveler's Checks are classified as non-documents. Visa Applications
Declaration
Low Value Shipments Import via Mumbai Airport Low Value Non Dutiable Shipment Effective June 2015, all Gifts and Samples shipments will be subjected to 100% physical Customs examination. Service delays may be expected. Low Value Dutiable Shipment With effect from 17th June 2015, all low value dutiable shipments will be held by Customs until Power of Attorney from consignee and Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation are submitted to Customs in strict accordance to the Courier regulations. MSDS-NON DG Goods under IATA Special Provisions A67 require a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet). It is not required for all, however shipments can be held by local authority in United Arab Emirates after screening due to lack of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or NON DG (Dangerous Goods) declaration letter from the shipper resulting to misconnections and impacting end-to-end service. It would be advisable for all shipments originating, transiting and terminating for UAE to have MSDS or NON DG declaration from shipper enclosed in the shipment and copies to be uploaded in IDIS. Packing List In addition to the commercial invoice, a packing list is mandatory for multiple package shipments and must be provided by the shipper.
Duties & Taxes
All goods imported into India from abroad is liable to duties of Customs under Section 12 of the Customs Act and also is liable to all the restrictions under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulations) Act 1992. However, the Government has exempted gifts received from abroad by persons residing in India from the whole of duties of Customs and from restriction under FT (D&R) Act. At present, import of goods upto the value of Rs. 5,000/- is allowed as gift, duty free. This exemption is allowed only for bonafide gifts imported by air or post. For the purpose of calculation of this value of Rs. 5,000/- the air freight or postal charges paid are not added. To calculate the duty please click here: https://www.old.icegate.gov.in/Webappl/
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