Information on Indian Customs Rules

RETURN TRAVEL to INDIA

Many parents returning to India after their stay in U.S.A. are not fully aware about the Indian Customs Rules.

I am giving here below the basic rules governing carrying cash/amount back to India which are valid for 2011-2012.

1.Free allowance for goods for self use for tourists of Indian origin is Rs.25000/- per passanger including 2 litres of Whiskey/Wine and 200 Nos. of Cigarettes.

2.One Laptop Computer,used personal effects such as Palm top Camera,Binacular etc. are allowed as duty free.

3.Passangers should declare foreign currency in the declaration form if currency notes or TC's are in excess of US $ 10,000/-.In case of cash in excess of US $ 5000 should also be declared.

4. In case your baggage is lost on arrival then ensure that you have obtained customs's endorsement about the unavailed allowance.