If you import Glassware articles for personal use and value is above Rs 10,000/- then you have to pay duty @ 17.34% for goods imported as post parcel .But for commercial purpose,the duty is almost double for the post parcel.Bonafide gifts of glassware up to Rs 10,000/-are free for both postal and courier parcels.
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The glassware articles imported through couriers are charged same rate of duty,34.130%,whether you import for own consumption or for selling purpose.
Now the 4% special additional duty(SAD )on import has been exempted.But to receive this duty benefit who have to produce sales invoice showing sales tax payment and file refund claim to the customs department.
you can plan import of your kitchen,office,interior decoration or drinking glass(including wine glass) from any where in the world.The import of glassware is absolutely free.However,ceramic-glassware are treated differently in the customs classification.
