How should i prove that its an gift, any idea how should how should i talk to them. On call

I suggest you wait for a few days...You never know, maybe they will release it automatically or they will contact you through letter asking for documents...As to your query regarding how you can prove that its a gift, i really have no clue. Maybe the more experienced members will be able to help.

Yes thankyou, for reply willl have to wait only, then in mean time they will not dispose the parcel na?

Nope.they wont dispose it off.....read the other posts on the thread..you will understand

Hi Guys,
New member here found your forum with the best results.
I had order from aliexpress.com for the 1st time just wanna to know whats the status.
how much more time it will take to deliver the product becz no update since 20 Jan 2016 so kind of worry here I am & if possible just for info on what basis they charge for Customs duty or whatever??
Number: RG257599627CN
Package Status: In Transit
Destination Country: India
2016-01-20 21:00 China,  BEIJING,  Send item abroad (EDI-received), Air, KOLKATA AIRPORT SORTING OFFICE
2016-01-19 14:57 China,  BEIJING,  Insert item into bag (Otb), Air, KOLKATA AIRPORT SORTING OFFICE
2016-01-18 13:12 China,  10061400,  Receive item from customer (Otb), Air, KOLKATA AIRPORT SORTING OFFICE
Origin Country: China
2016-01-20 01:47 Beijing airport and left
2016-01-20 01:47 Beijing airport terminal, left hand navigation
2016-01-19 23:08 Beijing airport terminal, arrival
2016-01-19 14:57 Exchange Bureau in Beijing, has been exported
2016-01-19 08:42 Exchange Bureau in Beijing, have been exported to open
2016-01-18 18:59 Cross-border e-business service centre, left, the next station "JD plane"
2016-01-18 13:22 Cross-border e-business service centre,
2016-01-18 13:12 Cross-border e-business service centre has been receiving and sending

Hi Bombing43

It takes about 30-45 days of time for a shipment to arrive when shipped via post (China or Hong Kong). It should arrive within this time. Also aliexpress is a very reliable source if you are starting to have doubts about shipment.

Happy flying!
-Pravin

Alright thn THNX for the info

hello,
I have for the first time ordered a product from out side India using alliexpress and i realized about the customs recently hence started to search on web about it and found rcindia, reading the posts i found that it has been helpful to many like me.
my product is a 8inch tablet ordered from aliexpress costing me rps 6100/-, my seller has good rating from whom i ordered, he has shipped the tablet using singapore post. tracking no is RB03*****SG
i read above post and got to know that if tracking no. starts with ''R' that is registered airmail ,customs are not applied/skips small package.
can you please tell me will the customs be applied to my tablet? which is i think less than 700gms

i recently visited EMS Mumbai office. but if u thing you recived your mobile this is not possible. i see front of me they open all parcel and check. now they have good knowledge in pricing. outside office cabin so many agent uncle available and without paying money u not get u r mobile and u pay min 8000 - 10000

i see front of me this all thing running in open place.     

Gagandeep singh here,
My friend buy a wriet watch from ebay and it shipped from hongkong via singapore and now it is at delhi ems centre and tracking EX014193385SG show that India,Delhi,EMS Speed Post Centre, Record Item Customs information  (inb),Air,CED,New Delhi-2, Retention reason: Awaiting proof of purchase/value from Addrresse.
I dont know what to do its my first experience. This message arrived on 3feb2016 and there is no letter from anybody. I have email delhi customs at with proof of purchase. Please tell me is everthing ok ? And how much it takes to reach my place, ready to pay duties and all . It costs $104. Please help. Its like burden on my head.

I have received my watch today its pin is broken & the battery is also almost dead becz the digital console in it its blinking..i have done the dispute share the pics with them for the full refund, just wanna to know guys how all this thing goes for the refund process & so on...

I have talked to seller he had agreed for the refund now i have to send the package bck to china...so any clue guys how to do it & what will be the charges for tht???

Hi Bombing43,

You should tell your seller that you will send the package back to them but the shipping will have to be borne by them as it is not your fault that they have sent you a bad product. It's gonna cost you to send it back which is usually higher if the product is cheap.

Gagandeep,
I think you should just visit them and ask what the problem is. When such a message is showed they usually expect you to go see them and probably will try to take something if it falls under any of the problematic categories( cell phone and tablets are). Otherwise its a simple process, it will be released from customs and will come to the local India post office and the post man will deliver you and you will have to pay the duty in cash. In case it doesn't reach even after release you can GOTO local post office and get your parcel by paying the duty.

Hope this helps you guys!

-Pravin

Sunil,

The bribes are only way out. The issue is that when importing any wireless communication device you need to have an import license (by rule). The phone manufacturers who do it in bulk do it via proper process and they don't get into these issue. You are paying them because you did not know the process and are at their mercy weather to release or detain. Also if the invoice value of product is low and product looks pricy they grill you again for wrong declaration. Otherwise stuffs do come smoothly out from post office.

-Pravin

Hey pravin,
I have very busy schedule, i m living in punjab so its very difficult to go delhi and do search operation, i want to know that if i dont do there then will the parcel come at my place? and i will pay duty in cash to postman. And how much it will take to reach at my home.

Hi Gagandeep,

You will atleast have to contact and understand the real issue. They usually have dates for which they open the packages for example if you parcel arrived on 1st Feb you should find out with them what date are they doing today and accordingly they will clear if there are no need of any clarifications, if there is then you will have to visit to clear. Usually all my small shipments have gone through without much issue and in some cases has even taken upto 45 days from order to final delivery.

-Pravin

hello gagandeep,

You did not need to go anywhere. Just wait for their email or letter (which should take 10 days from your staus on tracking). You can even call them and giving your tracking id they may transfer your call to concerned officer. You can ask them what documents are required and send them on email (ask their mail).

It takes time to clear a parcel when stuck in customs. Be patient. your parcel will release as soon as u present the required documents and if charged by duty, it will be collected by postman at your door step (Do ask him for the receipt).

Hello thers an question , has any one particularly in this thread ever paid the penalty of 6000 besides the duty of 42%,  as a reason i think i have to pay it. Will the customs people will actually charge the penalty?

Hello buddyjam,
Can you please mention whoom to contact ?  And an you give thier contact details. By seeing my tracking id status.

hello gagandeep

You can search on google for "Foreign Post Office -New Delhi"
I found these numbers, but don't know if they are working. Communicate with them

Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg, New Delhi - 110002
Tel: (+9111)23235501
Fax: (+9111)26193802
E-Mail:

Hello Shksbz
Yes recently our friend in this forum has paid rs.6000 as penalty (The actual minimum penalty is Rs.5000 + 1000 is stocking & warehousing fees )
If you are charged by penalty + 42% of duty , and you feel it is too high, you can reject the parcel and request them to send back to seller. If you agree to pay dont forget to collect the receipt from the postman.

There is a procedure for claiming refund for paid duty, but it is long,tiresome and totally hopeless . There are very little chance of you getting the refund. You will be trialed as if you were criminal.

accha, ok recently i have meet an customs clearing person who has been visiting my home recently saying he would help me in clearing the parcel, as in the backdoor process and all. but was stating that i will not  get the receipt. he lives in mumbai and i live in hyderabad, can we trust these agents? will they actually clear or or just fake.

Hi, all members discussing bribes,
Please remember that this is a public forum, and what you say could one day be evidence against you.
The truth may be that everyone takes bribes.
But must we participate?

If you are an Aeromodeller, can you not get whatever you need from LHSs and on this forum?
Is there any need for shady deals?
If some customs duty is to be paid, why not pay it?

Look forward to responses, though I realise I'm old fashioned 

oh thank you for the reminder, have to look into it, old fashioned but very help full. thank you.

hey i wanted to ask about my package status, i checked on 17 track, there is no update since 4 days.

Number: RB03*****SG
Package Status: In Transit
Destination Country: India
2016-02-07 10:45 Singapore, SINGAPORE S05, Send item abroad (EDI-received), Air, MUMBAI AIRPORT SORTING OFFICE
2016-02-05 09:40 Singapore, SINGAPORE S05, Insert item into bag (Otb), Air, MUMBAI AIRPORT SORTING OFFICE
Origin Country: Singapore
2016-02-05 09:40 Despatched to overseas (Country code: IN)

the next status of recived item and into customs
usually in other posts i have seen the package reach to customs for clearance in a day?
what should i do?im getting worried. should i call?

Hello m antarikhs

Dont worry its quite common if the package is in customs, and stuck there, my own package is stuck in customs from past 40 days, dont worry, its depends upon the package what is inside it, so if its still there in customs u might get letter from customs, for stating the inside product details?  If u dont get any then call them and its recommended for u wait for some  more days.  s i might come out of customs.