Taking my 2 month old bicycle from the US to India on plane as checked luggage. Do I have to pay import duty when I land in India?

1. Can I take my bicycle from USA to India?
2. Can I take bicycle to India?
3. What is the import duty on bikes in India?
4. How much does it cost to bring a bike on a plane?
5. Can we carry bicycle in international flight?
6. Can I carry bicycle in flight?
7. What are the customs rules for my carrying my used bicycle back to India?
8. How can I take my bike in train?
9. Can I take bicycle on train?
10. How is customs duty calculated in India?
11. Why is import duty so high in India?
12. How can I import my old bike in India?

Can I take my bicycle from USA to India?

So to get your bike from USA to India , you need to pay something like twice of your original price. Import Duty will be 100% on your Bikes Price + Shipping charges .

Can I take bicycle to India?

Bicycles must be loaded in the luggage or brake van and are not allowed to be taken by the owners in their carriage. Bicycles are not included in the passenger luggage free allowance.

What is the import duty on bikes in India?

In a welcome move the Indian government has reduced the import duties on bikes brought into India as CBUs. According to the new amendment the import duties will now stand at 50 per cent as compared to the earlier 65 per cent for bikes below 800cc and 75 percent for bikes above 800cc.

How much does it cost to bring a bike on a plane?

Cost for one-way flight

EuroTraveller UK Domestic (hand baggage only fares) (Online) £20/$30/€25; (at airport) £40/$60/€50. EuroTraveller UK Domestic (Online) £34/$51/€43; (at airport) £40/$60/€50. Club Europe (Online) £34/$51/€43; (at airport) £40/$60/€50.

Can we carry bicycle in international flight?

Yes, madam you can take a cycle as check in luggage as long as it fits baggage size requirements.

Can I carry bicycle in flight?

It is perfectly feasible to take your bikes on most airlines, the rules and regulations do vary from carrier to carrier. ... Most airlines require you to bag or box your bike, very few just allow you to remove the pedals, deflate tyres and turn the handle bars around.

What are the customs rules for my carrying my used bicycle back to India?

As per the Indian Baggage Rules (rather Baggage rule of any country), used bicycles do not make the baggage bonafide and therefore, you cannot import these bicycles as unaccompanied baggage.

How can I take my bike in train?

Getting it done

1. Take your cycle to the railway station 3 hours before departure of the train.
2. Find the Parcel Office at the railway station.
3. Show your confirmed ticket and book your cycle onto the same train.
4. The clerk will record your PNR number, book your cycle and hand you over a receipt for the same.

Can I take bicycle on train?

Yes, you can. Although the types of bikes allowed on trains can vary. Fully folding bicycles are allowed on all trains without restrictions or reservations. Reservations are sometimes required for full-size bicycles on certain services, and there are also restrictions on Peak-time travel.

How is customs duty calculated in India?

In India, custom duties are evaluated on the basis of Ad Valorem (the value of the goods) or Specific basis. Rule 3(i) of Customs Violation (Determination of Value of Imported Goods) Rules, 2007 determines the value of goods.

Why is import duty so high in India?

Tax on imports in India are high because of India's policy of encouraging local/homegrown industries. This is called import substitution industrialisation (ISI), a trade policy that is all about substituting imports with domestic manufacturing and production.

How can I import my old bike in India?

How to Import Foreign Cars/Bikes in India

1. The concerned vehicle can be imported only from the country where it was assembled or manufactured.
2. This imported car or bike must have been developed and built outside India.
3. In case of a car, it must be a right-hand drive.