Indian customs

Customs duty 40% of the value declared will be levied on all new items which are not mentioned in the above list (S.No.-3 & 4). All old items(i.e. in the customer’s possession and use for at least one year) are allowed to be imported of customs duty.
However a diplomat’s personal or household effects may be cleared free of any duty against a Duty Exemption certificate issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (subject to the proviso of contraband and prohibited goods and the Ministry’s requirements), irrespective of the items being new or old or part of the above list of 17 items (serial “C & D” above) as single units or more..
Air shipments must be dispatched (from the origin) airport within 15 days after the arrival of the passenger in India. Sea shipments must be dispatched (from the origin sea port) within one month after the arrival of the passenger in India. They may also arrive at the India airport or sea port 20 months prior to the arrival of the passenger India. They will however be subject to demurrage/detention as & if applicable.
Food Stuff: Please take our advice before shipping the food stuff/provisions, alongwith personal effects/household goods, since there has been a recent change in the customs regulations and details are complicated.