🇮🇳 India — restricted items
33 items are documented as restricted for import into India. These items require permits, documentation, quantity limits, or prior approval.
drone consumer
Foreign nationals cannot fly drones in India without prior DGCA approval.
Limit: One personal drone
professional camera
Must be declared and may require a Carnet ATA or customs deposit to avoid duty.
Limit: Personal use quantities; large quantities suggest commercial activity
gold jewellery
Duty-free allowance for residents; duty applies above threshold
Limit: INR 50,000 (male) / INR 100,000 (female) duty-free
mobile phones commercial
BIS certification and high duties apply
gold jewellery
High duties and import restrictions
Limit: Personal gift exemption up to INR 50,000
cash currency
Indian rupees limited; foreign currency over USD 5,000 must be declared
Limit: INR 25,000 / USD 5,000 cash / USD 10,000 total
alcohol spirits
2L duty-free; state-level restrictions apply
Limit: 2 liters duty-free
tramadol medication
Schedule H drug — prescription required
Limit: Personal use with prescription
power bank lithium
India Post restricts lithium batteries
Limit: Under 100Wh in device
mobile phones commercial
20% customs duty on phones; BIS not required for personal
Limit: 1-2 phones personal use
electronic cigarette liquid
E-Cigarette Liquid (Vape Juice) may require documentation or declaration
sim cards
Foreign SIM cards may be brought in freely, but buying a local Indian SIM requires passport registration; tourist SIMs are available at airports.
Limit: No import restriction; tourist SIM purchase typically limited to 1-2 SIMs
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to India.
vape e cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
alcohol spirits
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
tobacco cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
hemp seeds sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
codeine medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
adderall medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
tramadol medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
gold jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
coins collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
meat products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
dairy products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
ivory cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.
antiquities
Antiquities requires declaration / permit for personal import into India.