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🇮🇳 India — prohibited items

24 items are documented as prohibited for import into India. Attempting to bring these items may result in confiscation, fines, or criminal penalties.

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satellite phone

traveling

Prohibited for private use. Importation and operation require government licences not available to tourists.

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vape e cigarette

traveling

Complete ban on e-cigarettes

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vape e cigarette

posting

Import of vape products banned

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firearms

traveling

Arms Act restricts all firearms; import permit extremely difficult

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adderall medication

traveling

Amphetamines are Schedule X (NDPS) — possession illegal without permit

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alcohol spirits

posting

Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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tobacco cigarettes

posting

Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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cbd oil

posting

CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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cannabis seeds

posting

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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coins collectible

posting

Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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firearms

posting

Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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pepper spray

posting

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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pocket knife

posting

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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ammunition sporting

posting

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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counterfeit goods warning

posting

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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ivory cites

posting

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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antiquities

posting

Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into India.

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cbd oil

importing personal

CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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cannabis seeds

importing personal

Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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firearms

importing personal

Firearms is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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pepper spray

importing personal

Pepper Spray is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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pocket knife

importing personal

Pocket Knife is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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ammunition sporting

importing personal

Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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counterfeit goods warning

importing personal

Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited for personal import into India.

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