Import through courier service

 Imports through a registered courier service are permitted as per Notifications issued by DoR. However, importability / exportability of such item shall be regulated in accordance with this FTP/ ITC(HS).

import of GPS Tracker into India

Dear Dinesh

On merit, there is no reason for CUstoms to withhold teh shipment, especially with the NOC from WPC. Despite, this customs is not allowing import of these devices without license from DGFT. That is a time consuming affair and takes a few moths. For the current shipment, you should try and visit the New CUstoms House and seek an appointment with the Assistance Commissioner Customs, and :

1) show him the WPC NOC

2) Plead that GPS Receiver is freely importable undger OGL (Open General List) as per item cide 8526.90

3) That GPS enbaled I-phones, and other mobile phoines do not need any license from DGFT, even though they are also combo of GPS/GPRS.

4) That it is a small value shipment and a first time import and if he decided that DGFT license is a must, then you undertake that next import will only be against such license, and for this shipment he may pardon, or levy minimal fine & penalty. For shipment of USD 820, fine and penalty can be upto the value of the shipment invoice, unless the officer wants to take a lenient view.

All the best

Luv Jain

The Best Way Of Importing Tablets Into India.

 The  Best Way Of Importing Tablets  Into India.

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iPAD will attract Customs duty @ 14.71 %

If any body wish to import into India, ipad will attract customs duty @ 15.03%. Bonafide gift of ipad Value upto Rs 10,000/- is without any duty if imported through Courier. However , value of ipad if exceed Rs 2000/-(C.I.F) through postal then ,it is restricted, attracts fine and penalty,in additions to duty.One can visit my site www.ebay.globaltaxguru.in ,if you are buying from ebay, or www. postal.globaltaxguru.in if importing through Postal or www.courier.globaltaxguru.in ,if importing through courier.

There are different rate of duty if imported for different purpose such as personal use, commercial use, repair ,return and replacement for many goods.

Customs duty on mobile phone,smart phone,iphone is 1%

Customs duty is reduced on mobile phone after this budget. Now customs duty is only 1% and it is base on MRP price. To calculate duty, abatement of 35 % is given on MRP price. Now spl CVD is removed on mobile phone, smart phone , iphone.

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Customs duty on e reader,kindle

e book reader may be classified under Custom-tarif heading 8543 70 99. Merit Rate of duty                 26.85% Licence Condition                  No Licence Required Regards Ravindra Kumar Global Tax Guru www.globaltaxguru.in