Import/Export

In cases where such certificates are not available, the consignment will be cleared after getting a sample of the imported consignment tested & certified from any of the agencies-1.Textiles Committee of Ministry of Textiles (http://textilescommittee.nic.in/) and its various testing facilities-2. Central Silk Technological Research Institute (CSRTI) (located at Bangluru, Karnataka) and Eco Testing Laboratory Central Silk Technological Research Institute (located at Bhagalpur, Bihar, and Varanasi Uttar Pradesh); of the Central Silk Board (the details can be accessed from the website of the Central Silk Board: http://csb.gov.in). The sampling will be based on the following parameters:

A.At least 25% of samples are drawn for testing instead of 100%.Note: Testing of Textiles and Textile Articles for presence of Azo Dyes will not be required for imports originating from the following countries: European Union (EU) Countries, Serbia, Poland and China.

The Commercial invoice should clearly state the scientific name of the commodity. If only the common trade name of the commodity is listed on the invoice, this will create a delay in clearance. The commodity description should be such that it is easily identified by the Custom Authorities and other agencies.

Individual importer can apply NOC by sending an explanation letter and a passport copy along with annexure 7 (Copy of ANNEXURE to be attached) to FSSAI/Customs. Approval is solely based on FSSAI's/Customs discretion.

Copy of Passport /VISA and Form-7 is a mandatory document to import for personnel consumption (limited quantity) for foreigners.

Imports on personal Name:

Any shipment imported on personal name as C2C will attract 77% Customs duty.

Any B2C shipment imported into India basis on online purchase or any shipment wherein importer have remitted/transacted invoice value will be subject to aggregate 43% of Customs duty*.

Note: * Provided customer can submit online purchase proof/ remittance receipt to UPS before arrival/finalization of customs duty for submission to customs.

For other fashion jewelry which are made of other artificial articles like brass, aluminum, non-precious stones there is no restriction.

Further Instruction for Jewelry shipments

Shipments containing the following items-namely Gold, Silver, Precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, other precious metals, diamonds, synthetic diamond powder, diamond abrasives and jewelry are restricted in Courier and the same can be cleared in Cargo Terminal only. Indian Customs Courier Import & Export Regulations restrict the clearance of such shipments in Courier Terminal.

Shipments of such nature must be shipped under a separate MAWB and should travel under Cargo mode only. MMTC (Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation), DPCC (Diamond Plaza Cargo Complex) and other Customs authorized agencies are the Custodians for deposition and clearance of such shipments. All such shipments irrespective of the invoice value require clearance in Cargo where consignee has also option for self-nominated broker clearance.. A pre-alert to destination brokerage is mandatory for smooth clearance. Non-adherence to the Customs policy will attract Seizures or Fine penalties or both.

Certificate of origin reflecting the commodity details is a mandatory requirement to obtain No-objection from WLRO.

The NOC should be obtained upon shipment arrival. The consignee will have to provide a letter explaining what the item is and the purpose of import to the Health Officer. UPS India can provide assistance for submitting the NOC applications provided all documents required are available.

Post receipt of documents from consignee, a delay A delay of 2-3 additional working days is expected.

Laboratory equipment and devices do not need to conform to this requirement. A catalog is required for duty assessment purposes.

The Commercial invoice should clearly state the scientific name of the commodity. If only the common trade name of the commodity is listed on the invoice, this will create a delay in clearance. The commodity description should be such that it is easily identified by the Custom Authorities and other agencies.

All films should have the following on the accompanying invoice:

Country or Territory of Origin-Contents and title of the film-Purpose of Import.

For beta tapes and films, Customs requires a copy of the agreement made between the buyer and seller or any other document of sale where the value of the contents is clearly stated.

Note: Refer to Clothing for more details.

• A certificate that the toys being imported conform to the standards prescribed in ASTM F963 or standards prescribed in ISO 8124 (Parts I-III) or IS 9873 (Parts I-III) or standards prescribed in EN71

  Samples will be randomly picked from each consignment and will be sent to NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) accredited labs for testing and clearance may be given by customs on the condition that the product cannot be sold in the market until successful testing of the sample. Further, if the sample drawn fails to meet the required standards, the consignment will be sent back or will be destroyed at the cost of importer.

The Commercial invoice should clearly state the scientific name of the commodity. If only the common trade name of the commodity is listed on the invoice, this will create a delay in clearance. The commodity description should be such that it is easily identified by the Custom Authorities and other agencies.

Paintings or other works of art can be accepted if the artist is still alive, the artwork is replaceable and an art dealer or gallery has appraised the artwork within the last year. If the declared value of the artwork is greater than $100.00 and there is a claim, the shipper must provide a copy of the original invoice, a bill of sale, or other proof certifying in writing the actual cost or replacement cost of the item.

Artwork includes the following: Original engravings, prints, lithographs, original sculptures, statuary. The term "Artwork" does not apply to: architectural, engineering, industrial, topographical, commercial drawings, hand-painted or hand-decorated manufactured articles

Please ensure such commodities are not sent through express mode to avoid delay in clearance.

The items in scope are prohibited from being sent through express for commercial use. The items below cannot be sent as gifts or as samples:

Perishables goods, Plants and seeds, Precious and semi-precious stones, Gold and silver, Nutritional supplements, Drugs and cosmetics, Confectionary, Dried and fresh fruit, Vegetables, Spices, Honey, Chocolate, Tinned food, Meat and animal products, Milk and milk products and Medicines for commercial use.

If any of the above mentioned items are sent for personal use, clearance and delivery will be subject to approval from Customs.

All airport and cargo customs officers have been notified about the regulation and made clear that drones should be restricted/prohibited item for India, and should not be allowed to enter into India at any cost, no matter if Import of Drones/ Toy drones are regulated by Indian customs and can only be cleared post importer complying with following norms.

Importer in India must ensure below stated documents before import in to India;

Clearance certificate from DGCA

Airworthiness certificate or airworthiness certificate exemption letter by Quality Council of India

SIL (Special import license from DGFT)

Any import without aforesaid documents will be subject to penalty on importer and UPS to bring shipment in to India without any valid documents. All such penalty cost would be billed back to origin without any ERN approval.

(Except Guns for consignee who is a renowned shooter and has all valid license from authorities for clearance and import of such goods).

License holder like film productions having valid license and NOC from MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs).

Should have valid passport and Visa-should have travelled from origin to destination-Should have valid Air ticket- Shipment should be booked as Same shipper and same consignee-Period of travel history must be within 6 months

Note: Sample (Under CBE XII) Clearance not permitted in Mumbai and hence all shipments will fall under dutiable category. For other ports such as Bangalore and Delhi there is no such restrictions and can be cleared as duty free if it falls under same category.

The items below cannot be sent as gifts or as samples: Perishable goods, Plants and seeds, Precious and semi-precious stones, Gold and silver, Nutritional supplements, Drugs and cosmetics, Confectionary, Dried and fresh fruit, Vegetables, Spices, Honey, Chocolate, Tinned food, Meat and Animal products, Milk and milk products and Medicines for commercial use.

If any of the above mentioned items are sent for personal use, clearance and delivery will be subject to approval from Customs.

Seeds can be imported under Cargo mode.

The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of the following single-use plastic items, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene commodities is effective.

A-Ear buds with plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, polystyrene [Thermocol] for decoration.

B-Plates, cups, glasses, cutlery such as forks, spoons, knives, straw, trays, wrapping or packing films around sweet boxes, invitation cards, and cigarette packets, plastic, or PVC banners less than 100 micron, stirrers.

The notice also states carry bags made of virgin or recycled plastic shall not be less than 75 microns in thickness effective September 30, 2022 and 120 microns in thickness effective December 31, 2022.

Used goods are not allowed to clear in Express Terminal.