Do i have to pay customs on a year old desktop computer while travelling to india from usa [duplicate]

1. Is there any custom duty on laptops in India?
2. How can I carry my desktop in flight India?
3. Can I bring my desktop computer as a carry-on?
4. What is the import duty on laptops in India?
5. How is customs duty calculated in India?
6. Can I carry 3 laptops India?
7. What items are not allowed in checked luggage?
8. Can I carry a monitor on a plane?
9. Are laptops allowed in checked luggage?
10. How do I pack my PC for air travel?
11. How do I pack my computer for travel?
12. How much does it cost to ship a desktop computer?

Is there any custom duty on laptops in India?

As per the new rules, any adult who has stayed for over three days overseas can bring a laptop back to India as a part of their baggage without additional duty. ... Hence, the import duty for the first laptop brought back is zero, while the second one will draw customs duty.

How can I carry my desktop in flight India?

Hi Abhishek, you can carry the Monitor/CPU in check-in baggage. Please note, one piece of hand baggage of up to 7 kg (including laptop) and one piece of check-in baggage of up to 20 kg shall be allowed per passenger for domestic travel.

Can I bring my desktop computer as a carry-on?

Checked Bags: Yes

Please remove the computer from your carry-on bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening.

What is the import duty on laptops in India?

The import duty for bringing laptops into India is zero.

How is customs duty calculated in India?

Custom Duty Rates

1. LC: Landing charge – 1% CIF.
2. CVD: Countervailing Duty – 0%, 6% or 12% (CIFD + LC)
3. CEX: Education and Higher Education Cess – 3% CVD.
4. CESS: Education + Higher Education – 3% (Duty + CEX (Education and Higher Education Cess) + CVD)
5. Additional CVD: 4% (CIFD + LC + CVD + CESS + CEX)

Can I carry 3 laptops India?

There is no limit on the number of devices that you can carry to India from the USA. As long as you pay tariffs and duties, there is no problem. Also, you must be a legit passenger. For instance, you can carry two laptops without any charge.

What items are not allowed in checked luggage?

8 Things You Should Never Pack in Your Checked Bag

• Never Pack These Items in Your Checked Baggage. Airfarewatchdog. ...
• Medications. ...
• Laptops, Tablets, E-Readers, and Other Electronics. ...
• Jewelry, Cash, and Other Valuables. ...
• All Clothing. ...
• Passports and Essential Documents. ...
• Matches, Lighters, E-Cigarettes, and Vaping Pens. ...
• Lithium Batteries.

Can I carry a monitor on a plane?

While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on.

Are laptops allowed in checked luggage?

TSA Laptop Rules

Laptops are allowed in checked luggage. Despite lithium batteries being banned from hold luggage, you can put a laptop in a checked bag. Here is the relevant screengrab from the TSA website: You can't pack battery banks, or laptop chargers than have an inbuilt battery in hold baggage.

How do I pack my PC for air travel?

So in terms of security screening, there is nothing to stop you from packing a desktop computer case in either carry-on baggage or checked baggage. The only stipulation is that if you fly with your computer in a carry-on bag you must remove it from your luggage and place it in a separate bin from x-ray screening.

How do I pack my computer for travel?

Pack It Like a Manufacturer Would

You'll need a thick-walled box, plenty of bubble wrap and packing paper, or any other soft, cushioning material you can use to surround your computer and components in the box. Towels work, washcloths, sheets, anything like that (that you'd have to pack anyway for your move.)

How much does it cost to ship a desktop computer?

The cost would be around $40 when you choose UPS or the postal service as your service company. Navis Pack & Ship wouldn't charge more than $37 for the package.