Can I buy a laptop in the US and bring it to India, when I'm already carrying my office laptop with me ?
I am carrying my office laptop with me on my trip to the US. I want to buy a personal laptop in the US and bring it to India. What do I have to do to avoid any customs hassles ? Do I need to declare my office laptop while leaving India ?
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Answer 1 :
Nope, you are allowed only one laptop - official or personal. Unless you are good at bargaining and paying bribes to customs, stick to one ;)
Answer 2 :
I found webpages that pertain to US citizens who are departing the USA with articles, like a laptop. These rules apply to US citizens only. I placed them in the Source box below. I presume India and its Customs division (whatever the Indian government names that agency) has its own rules regarding purchasing high-value items in one country and bringing it with you into India. Maybe these US rules will give you an idea of India's rules (whether or not they are similar to the US rules) but at least this information will spark some curiosity regarding India's rules. Sorry if that last paragraph is confusing. Check out India's website to learn its customs rules. Good Luck!
Answer 3 :
Well, I always just purchase electronics abroad when I travel and just go through the "Nothing to declare" line in customs. I mean really, they can't tell that you purchased your laptop at a certain spot.
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