Baggage Allowance
Baggage allowance for Indians travelling abroad was last revised in 2004.
An Indian resident or a foreigner residing in India, returning from any country other than Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles in his bona fide baggage to the extent mentioned in column (2) of Appendix A.
Changes in Appendix A
Ch4. Passengers returning from Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar or China.
Appendix A
(See rule 3)
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(1)
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Articles allowed free of duty
(2)
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| (a) All passengers of and above 10 years of age and returning after stay abroad of more than three days. |
(i) Used personal effects, excluding jewellery, required for satisfying daily necessities of life.
(ii) Articles other than those mentioned in Annex. I upto a value of Rs. 35,000 (previously it was Rs.25,000) if these are carried on the person or in the accompanied baggage of the passenger.
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| (b) All passengers of and above 10 years of age and returning after stay abroad of three days or less. |
(i) Used personal effects, excluding jewellery, required for satisfying daily necessities of life.
(ii) Articles other than those mentioned in Annex. I upto a value of Rs. 15,000 (previously it was Rs. 12,000) if these are carried on the person or in the accompanied baggage of the passenger.
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