Kazekage Gaara Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hi guys, I wanna know. How do they charge you custom duties ? Whats their method ? Last I read, a person is NOT charged any customs if the stuff he imports is LOWER OR EXACTLY at 200 US Dollars. If the bill price goes above that, we need to pay customs. Is that true ? If yes, then whats the percentage ? I know there might be different percentages for different categories but what about gaming related stuff like game discs, modchips, controllers, etc. I remember there was a thread about this way back on the older forums where a dude had made a list of "Know your rights" thingie with regards to customs and what you can boldly say at the customs office So, care to help me out with that. I did the search but couldn't find that thread. Thanx a lot PS: I would request admins to pin this or that thread Opps... I think this belongs in the import section. Please move it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastAvenger Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Not sure if this is helpful but i have heard that if the package is marked as a gift, nothing is charged. I can't confirm this because i have never ordered from any of the international sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 ^^ It depends on the product really. Like if you order a PS3 marked as a gift, they will still charge you customs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinitwins Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 some guidelines based on my personal experience: factors affecting custom duties: 1. invoice value - if under Rs. 10,000, then chances are you will not have to pay any customs (unless the goods are in some special import category OR you are using an international courier service like Fedex/DHL) 2. goods marked as GIFT are generally exempt from custom duties unless the officer in charge becomes suspicious (or conducts a random check) - size/weight of the parcel plays a role 3. shipping method used - if you use a mail service like royal mail (uk) or air mail (usps) or international speedpost/ems, then chances are that you might not have to pay customs (unless you are unlucky, but even then you can 'negotiate' the damages). BUT a private international courier company ala fedex/dhl are almost a guaranteed red target for custom checks (and duties) the actually duties applicable amount to ~38% of the LANDED PRICE (dont ask me for a breakup, it's too confusing) V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastAvenger Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 An offtopic question i can use my ICICI Credit Card [ Visa ] for shopping on international website rite ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazekage Gaara Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Thanx a lot for nailing it Vinit But you know, this is all "upon chance". What are my RIGHTS? In which case am I legally obligated to pay customs ? and in which case can I fight it out ? How do I know whether what they've charged me is justified ? Lol...sorry for asking this. You guys must be thinking...."GO TO THE f**kING CUSTOMS OFFICE AND CHECK IT OUT YOU RETARD" Hahahaha..... An offtopic question i can use my ICICI Credit Card [ Visa ] for shopping on international website rite ? Dude....of course you can Edit: Lol...and why am I named Princess Peach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karanc666 Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 @lastAvenger you can if it can be used internationally, mostly it can be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinitwins Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Edit: Lol...and why am I named Princess Peach 'coz we all love you so much V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazekage Gaara Posted December 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 'coz we all love you so much V Get your hands off me :roflroll2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DIRECTOR Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 i f**king hate customs charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 ^^ I think we should start a separate thread titled "The Director's Peeves" Oh wait, we already have a "Haters" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 i was charged 4oo bux on my WE 08 and ME order even with free shippin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastAvenger Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 The entire thing is f**ked up imo There is no way that you can escape from them unless you are lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 ^ Heh. I've been lucky twice, hopefully I'm third time lucky too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 ^^ yeah!!! about time .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE DIRECTOR Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 mother f**kers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastAvenger Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 hmm this is very interesting and gives a good insight of the whole thing Thx sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazekage Gaara Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Wow....a very nice find Sam. Really appreciate the effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 ^^ Great Work Sam !!! Now off to find a copy of the regulations . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silica Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Customs duty on Toys and Games There is no restriction on importing the Toys and Games. A list of goods and with respective duty if some body imports for commercial purpose. Description of imported goods Rate of Duty Video games,Playing cards 34.130% Import customs duty on Mobile phone,PDA,smart phone,GSM There is lot of convergence in mobile space.Now,mobile phone act as camere,video recorder,modem,FM radio,Mobile TV etc.There is only 4% duty on mobile phone irrespective additional features.This duty is also refundable for the trader who are importing and paying sales tax.However , the government circular to clarify classification aspect is reproduced for reference: Circular No.17/2007-Cus F. No.528/26/2005-Cus(TU) Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Excise & Customs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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