DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

•  Passport for all family members
•  Visa (to reside in India for at least one year)
•  Inventory, valued in English (indicating date purchased) and itemized (brand, model and serial number of all major appliances must be noted and in English)
•  Indian Customs Declaration Form (to be signed in presence of Customs Officer)
•  Diplomatic shipments require Duty Exemption Certificates from the government of India
•  Insurance policy

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

•  CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT IN INDIA AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN ORDER TO SIGN A DECLARATION OF CONTENTS
•  Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for foreign nationals and Indians transferring residence to India provided:
•  The goods have been owned and used for a minimum of one year prior to importation
•  Indian Citizens have resided outside the country for two years and intend on staying in India for a year
•  Foreign nationals produce a visa valid for one year
•  All shipments 100% inspected
•  Sea shipments must be shipped within 30 days of customers arrival and air shipments within 15 days of shippers arrival.

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

•  Large quantities of cosmetics, toiletries, food, etc.
•  Tobacco and alcohol products (alcoholic products attract duties over 200%)
•  Electronic equipment and appliances (only one of each is allowed)
•  New items and consumables
•  Professional equipment may be imported duty-free with evidence/certificates proving qualifications of profession to Customs
•  Manufacturers cartons should not be used for shipping; it is recommended that goods be re-packed and tags and brochures (for new items) not be put in the cartons
•  Gold or silver in any form other than ornaments

PROHIBITED ITEMS

•  Weapons, firearms and ammunition (unless licensed in advance)
•  Live plants
•  Walkie-talkies
•  Pornographic material
•  Narcotics
•  Politically sensitive literature

MOTOR VEHICLES

•  ALL VEHICLES including boats are subject to DUTY and very high taxes
•  Prior to Customs clearance, foreign nationals are required to furnish a bank bond for import trade authorities, stating not to sell the car for a specified period
•  Indians can sell the car immediately upon Customs clearance
•  Indians can import brand new cars up to 1600cc
•  Cars exceeding 1600cc must have been registered in the importers name abroad for at least one year
•  Documents required:
• Owner's passport indicating two years residence abroad (original)
• Manufacturer's invoice (original)
• Customs Clearing Permit/Import License
• Insurance Policy
• Auto Registration Certificate
• Keys
• List of extras and purchase date

PETS

•  Health Certificate, rabies and other vaccinations required
•  One only of cat, dog, or parrot

DUTY AND TAX RATE %

•  All used Household Goods (more than 1 year old) are duty-free
•  All new articles, whether furniture, crockery, etc., are charged a duty of at least 50%.
•  The following items are dutiable at 25% (new or used)
  



TV	Air Conditioner
VCR	Refrigerator
Washing Machine	Deep Freezer
LPG cooking Range	Microwave Oven
Dishwasher	Video Camera
Music System	Word Processor
Personal Computer	FAX Machine



•  If the total value of the above items exceeds RS 150,000,(approximately $4250) or items that exceed the one-piece limit will attract a dut of approximately 62%.