Will a 32" LCD reach safely to India in check-in baggage without damage and custom duty?

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By anonymous• 4 Aug 2010 12:04
Rating: 5/5
anonymous

Need to pay customs duty for LVD TV - This is not covered under free allowance.

duty of 15% ad valorem + 2% educational cess

Please see http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm for details

2. The free allowance is not applicable to the following goods

1.Fire arms.

2.Cartridges of fire arms exceeding 50.

3.Cigarettes exceeding 200 or cigars exceeding 50 or tobacco exceeding 250 gms.

4.Alcoholic liquor or wines in excess of 2 litres.

5.Gold or silver, in any form, other than ornaments.

3. One laptop computer (notebook computer) over and above the said free allowances mentioned above is also allowed duty free if imported by any passenger of the age of 18 years and above

4. The goods over and above the free allowances shall be chargeable to customs duty @ 35% + an education cess of 2% i.e. to say the effective rate is 35.7%.

By yv2r• 4 Aug 2010 10:00
Rating: 5/5
yv2r

Yes it reach safe,at the time of check in ask the Staff at Check in counter to fix FRAGILE stickers,if possible take 4 from them and you fix it all the four sides.

By CG28• 4 Aug 2010 09:47
Rating: 5/5
CG28

Normally LCDs shipped as checked baggage reach safe. But if you have a bad luck...

By soniya• 4 Aug 2010 09:10
Rating: 4/5
soniya

dilu and noms have said it all..

I've done the same few years back and no problem and breakage at all..So just relax and send it to INDIA without any second thought..

By _noms_• 4 Aug 2010 08:46
Rating: 4/5
_noms_

yeah, on 32' LCD shouldnt be a Custom Duty.

also, it will reach safe as i know many who have carried with them.

By dilucp• 4 Aug 2010 08:21
Rating: 5/5
dilucp

Yes

You can take electronics items of Rs. 25000 with out duty. The exceeding amount will be charged about 30%. Keep the original bills with you while travelling. The customs may ask for that. Keep the TV in its original box. While you checking in they will put a tag on the box for special care ;).

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