what to do if undeclared foreign currency is found in a parcel?
2 years ago
i was sent a parcel by a british friend of macbook and iphone but at custom they did not scan the parcel and demanded clearance fees of rs 27000 so i paid it and then it was found that there was undeclared cash of 10000 pounds now they are demanding me the fine of about rs 64000 but i did not knew about this money nor was i informed i only earn rs 40000 monthly. do i have to pay it or i can say to refund my money paid and cofesticate or return the parcel.
Try for your proposed option if not agreed pay the amount and avoid criminal prosecution.
As per law, it is illegal to send currency notes and coins by mail or courier service. Courier services such as DTDC, DHL, FedEx etc will check for the presence of money in their packages. If found, they won't allow it to be shipped and will ask the sender to remove such items.
Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 2 years ago
A.Hi,
There certain limitations as to the goods that can be transferred and currency items which are legal tender money in circulation certainly are not allowed to be transferred. Since, you had no idea regarding it then perhaps you may escape liability. However, if you want the goods then you can directly pay the fine.
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it is illegal to send currency notes and coins by mail or courier service. Courier services such as DTDC, DHL, FedEx etc will check for the presence of money in their packages. If found, they won't allow it to be shipped and will ask the sender to remove such items. However, you may still claim it after paying the fine.
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