Duty-Free Allowance Rules for Passengers Arriving in India: Key Limits and Exclusions Explained

Passengers arriving in India from countries other than Nepal, Bhutan, or Myanmar are allowed duty-free clearance for bona fide baggage. Indian residents, foreigners residing in India, or tourists of Indian origin, excluding infants, can bring used personal effects, travel souvenirs, and other items not listed in Annexure-I, valued up to fifty thousand rupees. Tourists of foreign origin, excluding infants, have a duty-free allowance of up to fifteen thousand rupees for similar items. Infants are only allowed duty-free clearance for used personal effects. Free allowances cannot be pooled with those of other passengers.

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