thetoxicmind Inactive Forerunner Jan 5, 2010 #22 chaitu.genius said: If i am getting a laptop from U.S is it compulsory to open the laptop box and get it in a bag to avoid problems with customs???? Cos i want to have my lappy box packed when i get it.......... Click to expand... Custom duty will levied upon any electronic item, valued at over 25K. Last I heard, it was 35.7%. Your call.
chaitu.genius said: If i am getting a laptop from U.S is it compulsory to open the laptop box and get it in a bag to avoid problems with customs???? Cos i want to have my lappy box packed when i get it.......... Click to expand... Custom duty will levied upon any electronic item, valued at over 25K. Last I heard, it was 35.7%. Your call.
fragpic Inactive Forerunner Jan 5, 2010 #23 ^ I also heard that a person can bring along with him '1' laptop without having to pay customs.......... The customs will be levied only if he gets 2 or more with him....... http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm chk this link
^ I also heard that a person can bring along with him '1' laptop without having to pay customs.......... The customs will be levied only if he gets 2 or more with him....... http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm chk this link
W wishmaster.dj Inactive Contributor Jan 5, 2010 #24 ^ that is agreed, but the question here is whether to use that "1" laptop exemption in a packed form? or do you need to show it as part of your "daily use" by bringing it unpacked? anyone?
^ that is agreed, but the question here is whether to use that "1" laptop exemption in a packed form? or do you need to show it as part of your "daily use" by bringing it unpacked? anyone?