🇮🇳 India
ASIA PACIFIC
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)
18%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 2L |
| Cigarettes | 100 |
| Personal goods value | US$480 |
| Duty-free for Indian passengers returning: INR 50,000 (~$600 USD) in general goods for those resident abroad for 3+ days; one laptop; 2L liquor/wine/beer; 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco. For passengers up to 10 years old, allowance is INR 15,000. Tourist allowance: INR 15,000 for goods other than gold or silver. Allowance for gold/silver jewelry up to specific limits. | |
Duty-free for Indian passengers returning: INR 50,000 (~$600 USD) in general goods for those resident abroad for 3+ days; one laptop; 2L liquor/wine/beer; 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco. For passengers up to 10 years old, allowance is INR 15,000. Tourist allowance: INR 15,000 for goods other than gold or silver. Allowance for gold/silver jewelry up to specific limits.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$5,000
Local currency equivalent: INR
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01India's import duties can be complex — Basic Customs Duty (BCD) + Social Welfare Surcharge + IGST layers.
- 02IGST on imports is typically 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28% depending on the product.
- 03India has been implementing an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) policy with higher tariffs on many goods.
- 04ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) handles electronic customs declarations.
- 05India has FTAs with ASEAN, CEPA with UAE, South Korea, and Japan.
- 06Gold and silver imports face significant additional duties (currently 15% BCD + surcharges on gold).
- 07E-way bill system and GST registration are needed for domestic movement of imported goods.