Bringing RC car into India

Ajaysundhar · February 28, 2012, 05:28:05 PM

Hi Guys I need some advise

I've bought a Hobao Hyper-7 for my cousin in India and Iam currently in UK.Iam planning bring the car with me while coming to India by next month.Should I pay any custom duty for the car at airport?Should I carry any invoice with me?

mail4ajo · February 28, 2012, 07:14:36 PM

As long as you are not carrying items worth more than 25K, need not declare. But put it in your box rather than separate and carry the invoice.

And also put that cousin in touch with us for any help.

J R H · February 28, 2012, 07:26:49 PM

There are chances when an item is declared under personal goods there is import duty of 42% for personal items. So be prepared just in case.

mail4ajo · February 28, 2012, 07:31:40 PM

Quote from: J R H on February 28, 2012, 07:26:49 PM
There are chances when an item is declared under personal goods there is import duty of 42% for personal items. So be prepared just in case.

That is for postal/courier import. For air baggage, you can bring items upto 25K. Above that duty is imposed.

Check this:
http://www.cbec.gov.in/travellers.htm

J R H · February 28, 2012, 07:34:33 PM

Nice, thanks for the Info Ajo..

Ajaysundhar · February 28, 2012, 09:08:08 PM

Thanks for the info AJO.It's really useful.

Sethji · February 28, 2012, 10:32:23 PM

Thanks for posting the official rules Weblink. I will be traveling back to India next week and this will come handy. I plan to bring my DX5e transmitter and a HobbyKing plane. Will update all when I get there.

Sethji · March 06, 2012, 10:34:15 AM

Just to update all:

I was able to bring in 2 planes, 2 transmitters/Rx sets, Lipos, motors, etc without problems with the Customs.

Happy Flying to everyone!

dst161 · March 06, 2012, 02:41:42 PM

You are one lucky person I must say.....

Congratulations and happy RCing....