Quote from: ankurkaul17 on January 05, 2011, 12:08:58 PM
My parcel is stuck with customs since 28 Dec 2010. But i have not received any notice from them.

Wait n watch as suggested by Sandeep. Dont panic and dont call them. 28 Dec is not that long ago. If you happen to get a call letter, then you may reply with invoice copy and the reason for import. You can even fax these docs. I would suggest not to visit them personally and send the docs through fax/mail. If that does not help, then you may have to send someone on your behalf. But this may take upto 45 days. So be patient.

All the best. !!!

It says clearly that it has been detained as it is a "prohibited article". Unfortunately it has landed in Delhi, something I cannot understand. It will be difficult to follow up from here. Do you have a good friend in Delhi? A personal visit will help.

yeah very right, and delhi FPO is  ....my personal exp. No hram in waiting but you will not get any notice . Again if its detained under prohibited items..... beleive me ..its going to be tough. But Many helpful people are around, so all will be well.

Quote from: sushil_anand on January 05, 2011, 01:48:26 PM
...Unfortunately it has landed in Delhi, something I cannot understand...

Dear Mr Sushil

The delivery for the parcel was to a Delhi address..thats why it has landed in delhi. I will wait till 15 Jan..if nothing happens i will call them up. Does anybody have the number of delhi FPO.

Regards
Ankur

Delhi FPO is infront of Times office at ITO new delhi. You will be lucky if you call there and they pick the call. 011-23233304, 011-23231281

First order, am i doing it right Please check attached pic.

I would, personally, not value it at less than 35-40%.

Quote from: sushil_anand on January 05, 2011, 03:45:34 PM
I would, personally, not value it at less than 35-40%.

+1.

Ok then 40% it is. Is everything else ok??

Quote from: ankurkaul17 on January 05, 2011, 02:21:45 PM
The delivery for the parcel was to a Delhi address..thats why it has landed in delhi.

Any reason for doing this?

Quote from: sushil_anand on January 05, 2011, 03:54:08 PM
Any reason for doing this?

Hi Mr Sushil
I was supposed to be transferred back to delhi..but things have been delayed. Currently i am in Mumbai.

Regards
Ankur

Hi Guys

I dont know i should be happy or sad as I received the customs notice today. The letter is dated 28 dec 2010 and states that i have to reply within 15 days or they will dispose the parcel 

But unfortunately i am in Mumbai and cant go to Delhi. What documents do i have to supply them with? Should i reply them from Mumbai itself? Oh i am so confised what to do ? i see my Axn going down the drain

Also if someone in delhi can help me out with it i would be grateful to him.

Regards
Ankur

As I had mentioned, if the parcel is detained, the letter is bound to be dispatched (on papers, even if does not reach you  ). I am sure the letter would indicate the documents required and asked for. Usually they ask for original invoice along with a justification letter for the reason of import.
Also, check if it says that you can fax/mail those documents to them. Being physically present for appraisal is usually an option given.

I personally feel that there may not be a need to go to Delhi. Your parcel would not have been appraised but since it contains prohibited items (as they call it), you are being asked for the justification post which they shall do the appraisal accordingly. They should (hopefully) release the parcel once they get a response after assessing the duty on it.

All the very best.  

Its not necessary that the notice reaches you. My parcel had been detained and after a month of no movement in the tracking, I called and enquired and it had come to customs. The custom people claim that they had sent a letter, but they dont have any proof that they had sent!
I think they just update in their system that the notice had been sent, and may be workers who are in the lower hierarchy who are supposed to send may as well eat up the postal money or I dont know y they dont send. It had happened with my friend too.

True.. I agree. The point is not about letter reaching you... but as per the protocol, the letter has to be dispatched and it does (atleast on records). It reaches you or not, is not their headache  . Often it reaches so late that there is no use of it. 
Sad but its true 

Quote from: saurabhhsrivastavaa on January 07, 2011, 06:05:39 PM
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Your parcel would not have been appraised but since it contains prohibited items (as they call it), you are being asked for the justification post which they shall do the appraisal accordingly.
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All the very best.  

+1 foamybuilder! It happened with me and my friend as well.

In such cases, we should bounce back and assert that legally going by Customs Exim policy (HS Codes), Model planes (without Radio) is not a prohibited item.

1. It does not contains Radio Tx(even though it would need one later)
2. It is not at all 'Toy' meant for children and any harmful chemicals even used to paint/manufacture is absolutely safe for careful adult use.

Many flyers in Bangalore have personally justified the customs in a cordial manner and got through by paying only the 'legal' charges.

Ankur, you may better send the invoice and a small writeup specifically outlining that it is for peaceful adult use and not a toy and would be used for educational project. You may also try to get a phone appointment from the Superintendent at the PAD (customs) after they receive the docs and explain the case. Sometimes  mundane invoice sent by HK on such big parcel like AXN (biggest for me till date) might lead customs to investigate more. Stress that it is a 'FOAM' plane to reduce their paranoia.

But as Saurabh has explained, a 'Personal' visit may resolve the problem mush faster.  

Guys please tell me that can I use debit card for ordering form Hobbyking or I have to use only Credit Card. Please tell me.

u can use ur debit card through paypal.

You can use debit card too. But confirm that does it supports for international transactions.

I have a SBI debit card. Can I use it.

Please

Quote from: ankurkaul17 on January 07, 2011, 05:59:37 PM
Also if someone in delhi can help me out with it i would be grateful to him.

Any update on this Ankur ??

Quote from: ved on January 10, 2011, 04:55:16 PM
I have a SBI debit card. Can I use it.

I dont see any reason why you should NOT be able to...

How to use. What to select. Please tell me .This will be my first order.

please!!!!!!!!!!!!!