1. Indian customs require you to declare goods mentioned at S.No 7 of immigration form. Goods in excess of the free allowance, prohibited or restricted goods (Including Narcotic drugs, wildlife and its products, and arms and explosives), and commercial goods at Red Channel Counter. Attempt to import these goods and/or non-declaration can lead to penal consequences, including arrest.

2. Free allowance for passengers of Indian origin and foreigners residing in India of age of and above 10 years returning from the countries other than Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and China is normally Rs 25,000/- per passenger. Alcoholic liquor or wines up-to 2 liters and 200 cigarettes can be bought as part of the free baggage allowance. Free allowance for passengers of Indian origin or a foreign residing in India of the age of and above 10 years returning from Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and China is normally Rs 6,000/-. One laptop computer is allowed duty free for an adult passenger of the age of 18 years or above.

3. Tourists of foreign origin can normally import duty free gift and souvenirs worth Rs 8,000/-

4. Tourists can import used personal affects including laptop, palmtop computer and reasonable jewellery free of duty. If these are re-exported at the time of departure.

5. In case your baggage is mishandled or lost on arrival, please obtain endorsement of the un-availed free allowance. If any, from the Customs Officer at Mis-handled Baggage Counter.

6. For updated information and in case of any difficulty or complaint, please contact the Customs Officer (PRO).

PIO - Persons of Indian Origin
OCI - Oversees Citizens of India
NRI - Non-Resident Indians
FRRO - Foreigners Regional Registration Officer
FRO - Foreign Registration Officer