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August 6, 2025
π Importing Gifts to India β Customs Rules & Duties Explained
Sending gifts from abroad to loved ones in Punjab? Learn about customs duty, value limits, and how SinghXpress ensures smooth, on-time delivery to every corner of Punjab.
π¦ What Qualifies as a Gift?
A shipment is treated as a “gift” if:
- π It is sent by an individual abroad to an individual in India
- π It is marked as βgiftβ on the shipping label/invoice
- πΈ The declared value does not exceed INR 10,000 (β $120)
π° Gift Duty & Tax Rules in India
- β Gifts below βΉ10,000 β No duty
- β οΈ Gifts above βΉ10,000 β Subject to customs duty + IGST
- π― Items will be assessed by Indian customs (invoice is required)
β Prohibited Gift Items (Cannot Be Sent)
- π« Liquids, alcohol, perfumes, sprays
- π« Medicines without a prescription
- π« Gold, silver, high-value electronics
- π« Animal or plant products, tobacco
π§Ύ Documents Required for Gift Clearance
- π Senderβs KYC (for high-value parcels)
- π Receiverβs KYC β PAN or Aadhaar
- π¦ Clear invoice from sender abroad (mentioning βgiftβ)
π Delivery Cities Across Punjab
SinghXpress delivers to homes in:
- Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Zira, Batala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Patiala, Moga, Makhu & nearby towns
π SinghXpress Gift Import Services Include:
- β Doorstep delivery to Punjab
- β Customs clearance support
- β Tracking, invoice checking & duty estimate
- β Friendly support for NRIs sending to India
π‘ Pro Tip: Reduce Duties
π Keep parcel value below βΉ10,000, avoid restricted items, and always include a gift note & detailed invoice.
π Send Gifts to Punjab from Anywhere in the World
Singh International Xpress (SinghXpress)
π Websites: www.singhxpress.com | www.singhxpress.in
π± Call/WhatsApp: +91 96465-55322 | +91 79867-01081
π Gifts from USA, UK, Canada to Punjab β Delivered with Care by SinghXpress