Methods of Dispatch
Q. How Chemicals of small weight or
Chemical samples can be sent to India?
A. Chemicals can be sent through the same
courier company who would submit it separately at the Air Cargo
Complex for clearance. The Air Cargo Complex is invariably
situated beside the Courier Terminal. However, the clearance is
likely to take more time..
Q. How duty is paid,if leviable?
A. If the duty is small, the Courier
Company makes the payment and collects it from the receiver at
the time of delivery of the goods. If the duty assessed is high,
they advise the party of the arrival of the goods and the party
clears the goods directly from the Customs. The courier can get
the goods detained, inform the client and with his consent make
the payment of duty.
Q. While sending commercial samples what
precautions has to be taken?
A. While sending commercial samples it
should be borne in mind that it is duty free only up to Rs.
5000/- in Q. 1. If you expect your addressee may not clear
on payment of duty please keep it within free limit. In
addition, please attach tags, inscription on the goods showing
they are samples. Invoice should be kept in the package and
mention they are samples. The invoice should give correct value.
Q. Machinery parts are sent abroad through
couriers for repairs and reconditioning etc. what procedure is
to be adopted during export of the said goods.
A. While sending the goods abroad, proper
documents should accompany the package. The invoice may be
attested by the Customs and a copy retained to enable Customs to
identify the goods at the time of re-import of the said goods.
The repairer may be advised to enclose a copy of sender invoice
along with their own invoice. The repairer may be advised to
clearly mention their repair charges for similar goods in the
invoice, even if they have done it free. Along with invoice or on
its body list of jobs carried out (fault list) may be given.
Q. What happens if the part or the
machinery which can not be repaired is replaced?
A. During re-import such machinery has to
bear duty as if it is being imported. The invoice should show
separately cost of such parts/raw materials to enable proper
valuation.
Further reference:
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Notification No. 87/98-Cus (NT) dt. 9.11.98 |
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For further enquiry
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Check the nearest Custom Office |
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