Import questions

Hi, we have started a new online store which only deals with jackets, helmets, gloves,etc. 

Right now, Im importing in my name since last 3 months and each shipment is small size like 300cm x 300cm cartoon boxes through USPS and it gets cleared through the kolkata customs office and reaches me in 10 days. 

 

My question is, is it right or wrong ?

Is importing for commercial purpose in personal name corretc process or do I need to register the website as a sole prop company and get a import license and then do my imports ?

 

And is the import and custom clearance method anything different for individuals and companies ?

 

right now, I dont have to do anything, The shipment reaches me automatically in 12 days after custom clerance. The custom people do their work, clear it, send it to my port office.

Let me know the process to go for future. 

Replies (7)

yes you should get yourself registered and get the IEC as imported goods are used for commercial purpose and are consumed in india

yes you should get yourself registered and get the IEC as imported goods are used for commercial purpose and are consumed in india

Hi 

I have ordered a pair of Baofung BF888s 5Watt UHF 400-470 mhz walkie talkie from ebay.com from Hongkong, China for my personal use at my home in Kerala and occasional use when i will be trekking. I have made the payment for it. Could you please tell me if i could use it without license? What should be the import duty on it when i will receive the parcel?Is it legal?

Aaiting your reply

Rahul S Nair

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Dont worry.

Buddy, its totally fine and safe. And its totally legal.

Whats the price in USD ?

If its less than 100 USD, you wont be charged any duty, but if its over 100$,then add 36% for duty.

 

 

Originally posted by : Rahul S Nair
Hi 

I have ordered a pair of Baofung BF888s 5Watt UHF 400-470 mhz walkie talkie from ebay.com from Hongkong, China for my personal use at my home in Kerala and occasional use when i will be trekking. I have made the payment for it. Could you please tell me if i could use it without license? What should be the import duty on it when i will receive the parcel?Is it legal?

Aaiting your reply

Rahul S Nair

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

 

Yes... import of rs 35000 as baggage is exempt. But there are some conditions
Originally posted by : akanksha
Yes... import of rs 35000 as baggage is exempt. But there are some conditions

hi 

The parcel is below 37 USD. May i know the conditions. 

Originally posted by : Sambit Patel
Dont worry.

Buddy, its totally fine and safe. And its totally legal.

Whats the price in USD ?

If its less than 100 USD, you wont be charged any duty, but if its over 100$,then add 36% for duty.

 

 




Originally posted by : Rahul S Nair



Hi 

I have ordered a pair of Baofung BF888s 5Watt UHF 400-470 mhz walkie talkie from ebay.com from Hongkong, China for my personal use at my home in Kerala and occasional use when i will be trekking. I have made the payment for it. Could you please tell me if i could use it without license? What should be the import duty on it when i will receive the parcel?Is it legal?

Aaiting your reply

Rahul S Nair

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala





 

 Hi 

But what the radio frequency which has been approved in India?

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