Does import of samples attract duty in India?

 

Import of Samples without import duty

 

Does import of samples attract duty in IndiaAny import duty has to be paid for import of samples in India ?

 

As per Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20, No Authorisation shall be required for Import of bonafide technical and trade samples of items restricted in ITC (HS) except vegetable seeds, bees and new drugs. Samples of tea not exceeding Rs.2000 (CIF) in one consignment shall be allowed without an Authorisation by any person connected with Tea industry.

 

Duty free import of samples upto Rs.3,00,000 for all exporters shall be allowed as per terms and conditions of Customs Notification.

 

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shiva shankar: CAN WE TAKE IGST CREDIT ON IMPORT OF SAMPLES

kolaric: Tell me please how much I have to pay tax for import from Chinese to Slovenia.The shipment is worth € 100. They wrote me 200-300 euros. What kind of tax isthis,that it is so high.They send with LCL to Slovenia. Please answer me.I hope I can import my thing.

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