Import duty on CPU

Dear Karthik,
The duty on computer or CPU is 17.240% of the assessable value.In my opinion, courier is preferred mode for valuable and sensitive things.
regards
Ravindra Kumar--- On Sat, 29/11/08, karthik keshava wrote:
From: karthik keshava Subject: Fw: Query regarding import of personal computerTo: ravindrakumar_iitd@yahoo.co.inDate: Saturday, 29 November, 2008, 2:50 AM
Sir,Another query - what in your opinion would be the best way for him to send the computer to India attracting the least amount of dutyRegards,Karthik--- On Sat, 29/11/08, karthik keshava wrote:
From: karthik keshava Subject: Query regarding import of personal computerTo: ravindrakumar_iitd@yahoo.co.inDate: Saturday, 29 November, 2008, 1:02 AM
Sir,I came across your valuable blog and made sure to bookmark it because it provides for some insightful reading into the world of indian customs.I have recently asked a friend of mine residing in the USA to send me a personal computer - only CPU...its quite an expensive one..valued at about $6500...and he has told me that he'd have it sent to me through DHL or Fedex...what i wanted to know sir, is what is the customs duty that id need to pay once it arrives in India?..I am confused as to whether it would be 35% or more and if that is the case would it be more prudent to ask him to bring it with him as part of his baggage when he is coming to India and what sort of duty would be levied then since he is an NRI?..I tried to leave this as a comment on your blog sir but it seems comments have been disabled and thats the reason why i mailed you.
Regards,Karthik