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....ed facility for clearance of import and export consignments brought through authorized courier mode, in accordance with the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2010. 2. What is the difference between courier mode and postal mode? Courier mode involves clearance through Authorized Couriers registered with Customs, whereas postal mode consignments a....

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....ld or silver in any form, except to the extent of specified re-import in sub regulation 4 of the Courier Regulations, 2010 5. Are there any prohibited or restricted items for courier import? Yes. Items such as narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, explosives, arms and ammunition, counterfeit currency, wildlife products, and items restricted under allied Acts are not permitted through cour....

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.... applicable from time to time. 9. What is the duty structure for the import of gifts through courier? The gifts imported through gift attract total 43.96% duty. Imported gifts attract 20% Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on Assessable Value, 10% of Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) on BCD and 18% of IGST on (Assessable Value + BCD+SWS). 10. How do you Customs differentiates between the personal impo....

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....er may track the consignment through the courier company's tracking system. Customs-related status may be obtained from the Authorized Courier. 14. Why is my courier consignment delayed? Delays may occur due to incomplete documentation, KYC issues, valuation disputes, examination requirements, or regulatory restrictions. 15. What can I do to avoid the delay in processing of my courier con....