Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC)
BAGGAGE RULES 2016
Notification No. 90/2013-Customs (N.T.), dated 29.08.2013
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)
Notification No. 90/2013-Customs (N.T.)
New Delhi dated the 29th August, 2013
G.S.R. - In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 81 of the Customs Act, 1962, the Central Board of Excise and Customs hereby makes the following regulations, namely:—
1. Short title. - These regulations may be called the Customs Baggage Declaration Regulations, 2013.
2. Extent of application. - These regulations shall apply to baggage including any package comprised therein of the passengers coming to India. These regulations will come into effect w.e.f. 1st January, 2014.
3. Method of Declaration of Baggage. - All passengers who come to India shall declare their accompanied baggage in
Form I appended to this regulation.
[F. No. 520/13/2013-Cus.VI]
(S.C. Ganger)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART II, SECTION 3, SUB-SECTION (i)]
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE)
New Delhi, the 10th September, 2013
Corrigendum
G.S.R. ---- - In the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 90/2013 - Customs (N.T.), dated the 29thAugust, 2013, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), vide number G.S.R. 584 (E) dated the 30th August, 2013,
Form I, for
“Please report to Customs Officer at the Red Channel counter in case answer to any of the above question is ‘Yes’.
Signature
of Passenger …………………………”
read
“Please report to Customs Officer at the Red Channel counter in case answer to any of the above question is ‘Yes’.
Signature
of Passenger …………………………"
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Items prohibited for import include:
1. Maps and
literature where Indian external boundaries have been shown incorrectly.
2. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
3. Goods violating any of the legally enforceable intellectual property rights
4.
Wild life products.
5. Counterfeit Currency notes/coin or fake Currency notes.
6. Specified Live Birds and animals.
Customs Duty Free Allowance
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Eligible Passenger
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Origin Country
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Duty Free Allowance
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Passengers of Indian origin and foreigners of over 10 years of age residing in India
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Nepal, Bhutan Myanmar, China
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Rs. 6,000
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Passengers of Indian origin and foreigners
of over 10 years of age residing in India
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Other than Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, China
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Rs. 35,000
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Tourists of foreign origin
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Anywhere
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Gifts and souvenirs worth Rs.8,000
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Indian passenger who has been residing abroad for over one year
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Anywhere
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Gold jewellery:
Gentleman - Rs. 50,000
Lady - Rs.1,00,000
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All passengers
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Anywhere
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Alcohol liquor or wine: 2 litres
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Anywhere
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Cigarettes: 200 numbers or Cigars 50 or Tobacco 250 gram
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Passenger of 18 years and above
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Anywhere
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One laptop computer (note book computer)
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36.05% (Basic Customs duty @ 35% + Education Cess @3%) on the value of dutiable goods that is in excess of the Duty Free Allowance.
Indian Customs is responsible for protecting the nation against the illegal import of prohibited items. Indian Customs officers have the authority to question you and to examine you and your personal property. If you are one of the passengers selected for questioning/examination, you will be treated in a courteous, professional and dignified manner.
If your baggage is mishandled / lost on arrival, please obtain endorsement of free allowance, if any, from Customs Officer at Mishandled Baggage Counter.
For updated information on items prohibited/restricted for import or in case of any difficulty or complaint, please contact the Customs PRO.
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INDIAN CUSTOMS WELCOMES YOU TO INDIA
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[F.No.520/13/2013-Cus.VI]
(S.C.Ganger)
Under Secretary to the Government of India
[Notification No.
90/2013-Cus. (N.T.), dated 29-08-2013]