Have you ever wondered how much it might cost to get that gadget delivered from abroad to your address in India? I have tried to Google for custom duties levied on various stuff if I get them delivered in India, but could not find any definitive information. A few days ago, I got the following information from a company which offers services to buy stuff abroad and get it delivered to your address in India. The following list contains approximate custom duty rates for various gadgets and electronic items.
Please note that the list is for information only. We are not responsible for any error in the information.
| Commodity | Rate |
| Laptop / Computers / iPad | 16.85% |
| DVD / CD (movie) | 28.85% |
| Other than Movie CD / DVD | 16.85% |
| Mobiles | 2.06% |
| Digital / Video Cameras | 28.85% |
| Digital Still Image Camera | 16.85% |
| Sports Equipment | 16.85% |
| Entertainment sports equipment (like video games) | 16.85% |
| Books | FREE |
| Electronics / Car parts | 28.85% |
| Computer Printers | 16.85% |
| Hand Watches | 28.85% |
| iPod | 28.85% |
| DVD Players | 28.85% |
| Cosmetics / Stationery /Toys | 28.85% |
| Web cameras | 28.85% |
| Sunglasses | 28.85% |
| Hard Disk (Internal) | 16.85% |
| Hard Disk (External) | 16.85% |
| Processor, Modem | 16.85% |
| Other Computer Peripherals | 16.85% |
| Gaming Consoles | 28.85% |
| Television | 28.85% |
| Laptop Battery | 28.85% |
| Apparel | 28.85% |
| Shoes | 28.85% |
| Artificial Jewellery | 28.85% |
| Camera Lens | 28.85% |
| Phone Accessories | 28.85% |
| Cables / Wires | 28.85% |
