Shipping goods to India

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  1. Correctus

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    #21
    The item I got was worth like Rs. 2000/- but the customs still decided to keep it

    IT
     
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    #22
    That's exactly what I want to say. There is no restriction on indian custom ppl for it. They can do whatever they want.
     
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  3. kgrad

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    #23
    Oh shit..Then how are we supposed to do business..?:confused:
     
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    #24
    When you get into import business you buy big bulk to compensate your import costs (including CD, etc..) and then sell. If you plan to buy two three items and are going to worry about CD you are better off not getting into it.

    I do not like to discourage anybody so I highly recommend you go to Custom house and do the research. Get in touch with other people who are your competitors and try to learn from them.
     
    Bombaywala, Dec 22, 2006 IP
  5. kgrad

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    #25
    Well, I am not wanting to start an importing business, I am just talking about some small items..like a CD as you said.
    So, according to you, it's not worth, importing small things?:rolleyes:
     
    kgrad, Dec 22, 2006 IP
  6. Bombaywala

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    #26
    CD = Custom's Duty - not Compact Disc.

    No you can import small things, but you should in bulk. If there is no volume you are throwing away lot of money in transport and other administrative costs.

    One can argue that you start small and eventually progress but the questions you have right now are basic. Do you have business background?

    Do proper homework before you indulge.
     
    Bombaywala, Dec 22, 2006 IP
  7. kgrad

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    #27
    Actually this is not about business, nothing, it's just a one or maximum two time thing.
    Here is the summary:-
    I like a product, in an online store, which is worth..say..$60,
    They are offering free shipping with it (so no transport costs)
    now, what I want to know is when I take the delivery in India, do I pay $60 or more?
     
    kgrad, Dec 22, 2006 IP
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    #28
    Well you'll be paying $60 to the Online store... then they'll import you the good.... But when it lands in india you'll have to pay 60% CD over it... which is $36 according to my calculation... So, you'll have to pay $36 to the custom ppl...

    Grand Total = $60 + $36 = $96

    So, be ready to pay out $96 ..... or there is another option .... If you have relative coming by ... then ask him to bring your thing along. That's what I know.... Hope it helps you.
     
    Yfcadmin, Dec 22, 2006 IP
  9. kgrad

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    #29
    Yes, this is what I wanted to know. Thanks a lot buddy.:)
     
    kgrad, Dec 22, 2006 IP
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    #30
    Nay no problem with that dude.... I have been through that.... If you like my post then just give me a positive rep :)
     
    Yfcadmin, Dec 23, 2006 IP
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    #31
    Yfcadmin - good summary - right on target.
     
    Bombaywala, Dec 26, 2006 IP
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    #32
    Yep!.. Bombaywala... and thanx for the rep. :D
     
    Yfcadmin, Dec 27, 2006 IP
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    #33
    I asked a customs official whom I recently met on a train he said that imported goods worth below Rs10,000 does not attract customs tax but there may be some problem if the goods are electronic goods
     
    Freewebspace, Dec 27, 2006 IP
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    #34
    Hi Freewebspace,
    You know what they are bitchy about everything. Only goods under 5000 Marked as gifts dont attract them... I am sure about the gift too... coz they put CD on a gift of Rs 1000 I sent to my friend in India. In reality everything which costs money attracts them... I have been through IG Airport New Delhi. If anyone went through them you must have seen that SBI clerk who takes money ( Rs 100 ) on every CD deposit. Man its a hell of a job. I sometime think that they wont even stop from charging their own father if he had electronic goods like laptop :D
     
    Yfcadmin, Dec 27, 2006 IP
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    #35
    You won't run into problems if you choose fedex, DHL or any private courier company for delivery.
     
    eXe, Dec 29, 2006 IP
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    #36


    I want to buy on ebay some Games cds

    How to ship it to India(below 5000)

    Whether I have to pay any tax?
     
    Freewebspace, Dec 29, 2006 IP
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    #37
    You can contact the seller & ask whether he/she/they would be willing to ship it to India via Fedex or DHL. The sender pays all shipping charges with fedex & DHL. (The seller will pass this onto you and there won't be any surprise taxes or charges after the package reaches India)

    Many sellers on ebay.com don't ship to India, and that's when mail forwarding comes in handy. I've been using http://www.myus.com's mail forwarding services for more than a year and I'll definitely recommend them.
     
    eXe, Dec 29, 2006 IP
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    #38
    I have ordered loads of DVD's and cds for amazon.co.uk and neber had a problem with customs. So ebay.com shouldnt be a problem , but as suggested above they usually do not ship to india.
     
    fadetoblack, Dec 29, 2006 IP
  19. kgrad

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    #39
    Are you from India? If yes, is myus.com sending goods to India without a problem?
    And also, are you saying, that, whatever be the value of the goods, if they send it to me via Fedex, I won't have any problems with the taxes.
    Thanks for helping eXe :eek:
     
    kgrad, Dec 29, 2006 IP
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    Yes

    Yes, I haven't had any problems so far.

    If there are any taxes to be paid you will be made aware of it before the shipment is dispatched & myus.com will already have paid fedex these charges, so you won't have to pay the fedex guy at the door anything. You won't be unpleasantly surprised, as maybe the case if you use the postal service.
     
    eXe, Dec 29, 2006 IP