Custom Duty on used items mailed/ shipped to India - purchase on Ebay

anm · #1 20th September 2008, 02:39 PM

Hi,
I see a huge number of second hand items with great deal on ebay that I would like to buy. However, I am not sure how the custom duty would be calculated for used items.
Is it calculated on second hand value or MSRP when new? If a seller, who is a user and not a vendor, how would he issue a bill?

I have never got any item through this route, so not sure how would the custom people harass me.

regards

afj · #2 20th September 2008, 02:56 PM

a related question - sorry anm

any idea what the same would entail on new products? - amps, cdps...

anm · #3 20th September 2008, 03:05 PM

For new items, I think it is 35%. However in this forum in some thread someone mentioned 16%. I have talked to B&H India and they too quoted 35% - interestingly - 35% on (cost+shipping) and not 35% on just the cost. Ridiculous!

I think the duty should be the same, old or new. However need to understand on what amount is duty calculated by the customs people - the second hand purchase amount or the MSRP, or their own handbook/ pricelist (which would be 20 years outdated)

afj · #4 20th September 2008, 03:34 PM

customs duty is always calculated on cost plus shipping so its the norm. just checked on the net - it is 35%

Chapter 85 : Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section - 16 : Machinery and mechanical appliances;

am not sure for second hand goods though. at most it would be 35% on mrsp less depreciation

afj · #5 20th September 2008, 03:36 PM

Personal import and export: What is electronics goods which is restricted if imported through Post and Cost more than Rs 2000(c.i.f)

the link just reinforces your doubts

ashiff · #6 20th September 2008, 11:30 PM

Hi,

If someone can purchase it for you and gift it to you, then you have an excemption of upto Rs. 10000. However, if it is say 12000, then you will still pay 35% of 12000.

But you will be scrutinized for the gift you receive and customs keep a watch on this...

Check out this Site (Personal import and export)... I hope it helps... [

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anm · #7 21st September 2008, 07:37 PM

Sounds confusing.
I have friends who can buy and then ship it to India. Is there any distinction if it is for personal usage or for commercial/ reselling?
I need it for my home, so it should attract lesser duty than the shopkeepers.

regards

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