icon I have ordered an Autoblow AI from USA to India

I have ordered an Autoblow AI from USA to India, Autoblow , the item is currently being shipped through USPS (United state postal service) costing around 200 USD. The item looks like a square box and


A. Dear Sir,
It all depends upon the various rules and circulars issued by Government of India.

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icon I have received a show cause notice from chennai customs for personal hearing

I have received a show cause notice from chennai customs for personal hearing, but I don't know for what, don't remember ordering anything from overseas, they are not replying by post, phone or email


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https://www.taxmanagementindia.com/web/view_discussions.asp
The details of penalties imposed under this Section are as follows:
(i) in case of goods for which any prohibition is in force under the provisions of this Act or any other law for the time being in force – penalty not exceeding the value of the goods or ₹ 5000/- whichever is the greater;

PENALTIES UNDER CUSTOMS ACT, 1962
The Customs Act, 1962 (‘Act’ for short) provides for penalties. Chapter XIV of the Act provides ...ReadMore

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icon what to do if undeclared foreign currency is found in a parcel?

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 undec


A. Dear Sir,
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.

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icon Gift Duty for Betadine Cold Defense Nasal Spray

my brother send Betadine Cold Defense Nasal Spray 6 bottles of 20ml each .cost 96 Canadian Dollars as a gift .This medicine for has a effect to stop viral replication it has no prescription is requir


A. Dear Sir
This issue can be resolved if he approach appropriate government department.

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icon Illegal Liquor Beside My House

Respected Sir, In andhra pradesh after partial liquor Ban Sara(native cheap wine like beverage) is being sold rapidly. It is illegal to sell those. Some months back the person living beside my house s


A. There are two was to tackle this problem.
1. Lodge a police complain stating the fact that country banned liquor is being sold illegally and some people after drinking are creating public nuisance in the vicinity.

2. Write a letter to excise department complaining about the selling of banned liquor in the area and hopefully they will take action. In ace they do not then you can move the high court to seek relief.

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icon Custom duty on exempt items

I have used household stuff plus a few large items (paintings made by me) that I want to ship by courier from USA to India. I see there is an exemption for such cases (transfer of residence + artwork


A. Dear Sir,
You have to approach concerned customs authorities and pay the necessary fees as per rules.

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icon custom send me a call memo cum show cause notice for buying adult toy

I purchased a sex toy from snapdeal about 2 years ago now customs send me a notice that- '' In this regard,it is seen that you have not submiited the required documents,Your imported item is restricte


A. You must immediately submit a request to dispense with the personal hearing. You will have to pay a fine of Rs. 5000/-, that's all.

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icon personal hearing in Chennai customs office

I got personal hearing in customs office chennai for illegal importation of goods What I can do..


A. Dear Sir,
You have to go in person or through advocate and convince them about mis-sent of the product and thus your contention may be accepted by custom authorities and case may be closed.


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icon Show cause notice from customs office

I have ordered a headphone from Ali Express and they sent a sex toy inplace of it which is stuck at customs office. I have received a letter inviting me to a personal hearing. What should I do?? plea


A. Dear Sir,
You have to go in person or through advocate and convince them about mis-sent of the product and thus your contention may be accepted by custom authorities and case may be closed.

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icon Immigration problem

If some foreigner is stuck at airport with incomplete documents and having money more than the limit as described in rules ,what should be the next step by him?


A. Dear Sir,
You may approach the immigration authorities, airport authorities and if any case is booked then approach the concerned Magistrate.

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