India

Please find updates and service restrictions concerning shipping to India below:

General Information for India

The working week in India is Monday to Saturday (only Sunday off).

Customs regulations apply for international destinations. Please refer to our Customs Information.

An Integrated Goods and Services Tax number (IGST) is required for imports to India. If there is no IGST number, the package may be held at Customs.

Laptops, Tablets & Personal Computers

From 1st November 2023, there will be a licensing requirement for imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers (under HS code 8471). Please refer to the notification (PDF) and amendment (PDF) from dgft.gov.in.

Personal Effects

Please note that personal effects can only be sent via DHL/TG Express Worldwide services, and are subject to restrictions. For clearance under import duty allowance rules, Customs will expect the presence of the consignee at the airport with their original passport during examination. It takes an extra 3 days, if paperwork is in order.

Shipper should be same as Consignee on the airway bill, customs invoice, passport and visa for personal effects. AWB must have valid consignee phone no. and email ID to contact in India and Description on AWB should prefix the contents with, "Unaccompanied Baggage".

Only used personal articles of the traveller, like books, cosmetics, shoes, clothes, will be cleared duty free and others will attract duty. A special clearance charge of approximately INR 1500 will be applicable in addition to the customs duties/local taxes, Airports Public Warehouse charges and demurrage, if any.

A total aggregated duty of 77.28% applies to gifts and personal effects, e-commerce shipments, or any shipment travelling under an individual's name.

Carrier Information for India

DHL Express shipping information for India

PERSONAL BAGGAGE: For clearance under import duty allowance rules, customs will expect the presence of the consignee at the airport with their original passport for examination. Clearance takes an extra 3 days, if paperwork is in order. Shipper should be same as Consignee on the air waybill, customs invoice, passport and visa. The air waybill must have a valid consignee phone number and email address to contact in India. The description on the air waybill should prefix the contents with, "Unaccompanied Baggage". Only used personal articles of the traveller, like books, cosmetics, shoes and clothes, will be cleared duty-free, and others will attract duty. A special clearance charge of approximately INR 1500 will be applicable in addition to the customs duties/local taxes, airport's public warehouse charges and demurrage, if any.
Please refer to DHL's list of prohibited and restricted items. On DHL's page, select "India" from the right-hand menu for restrictions specific to this destination.
See our DHL Express service information for a full overview.

DTDC shipping information for India

Liquids, jewellery and watches are prohibited on this service.
Please refer to DTDC Restricted and Banned Items. Please note that in addition to prohibited and dangerous goods, any restricted items listed on this page as 'permitted only with prior approval' cannot be sent using our service.
See our DTDC service information for a full overview.

FedEx shipping information for India

Please note: Personal effects cannot be shipped via FedEx services to India.
Please refer to FedEx's guidance on prohibited items. You will need to select "India" from the dropdown menu.
See our FedEx service information for a full overview.

TG Express shipping information for India

PERSONAL BAGGAGE: For clearance under import duty allowance rules, customs will expect the presence of the consignee at the airport with their original passport for examination. Clearance takes an extra 3 days, if paperwork is in order. Shipper should be same as Consignee on the air waybill, customs invoice, passport and visa. The air waybill must have a valid consignee phone number and email address to contact in India. The description on the air waybill should prefix the contents with, "Unaccompanied Baggage". Only used personal articles of the traveller, like books, cosmetics, shoes and clothes, will be cleared duty-free, and others will attract duty. A special clearance charge of approximately INR 1500 will be applicable in addition to the customs duties/local taxes, airport's public warehouse charges and demurrage, if any.
Please refer to DHL's list of prohibited and restricted items. On DHL's page, select "India" from the right-hand menu for restrictions specific to this destination.
See our TG Express service information for a full overview.

TG International shipping information for India

Please note: Personal effects cannot be shipped via TG International services to India.
Please refer to the carrier's guidance on prohibited items. You will need to select "India" from the dropdown menu.
See our TG International service information for a full overview.

UPS shipping information for India

Please refer to import/export information from UPS.
See our UPS service information for a full overview.

Please note: This is not a comprehensive list of customs restrictions and is provided for guidance only. Please consult the relevant customs authorities for further clarification and the most up-to-date advice.