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[baijuxavior]

Guys, I'd like to get this external HDD from US.

1 TB = 75 USD
2 TB = 110 USD

But do you think this can escape customs?

Prices in India are too expensive link

cheers!!
Kevian

Hi, please see the ebay geb links below

New LaCie (301304U) 1 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive (Rs. 5832)

LaCie (301871U) 2TB External Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hard D... (Rs. 7863)

Global Easy Buy

The price is inclusive of all customs and shipping charge.

 

[Kevian]

Baiju....I think I found a carrier from US to India who can get this for me. Saves me 50 USD on 2 TB one. Thanks again bro for doing the search. Appreciate it.

cheers!!
Kevian

 

[Srnair]

Hi Friends,

Received three packages from Amazon UK yesterday....

The experience with our beloved customs dept is becoming more and more interesting )

Following are the details of the three packages.

Package1 - Total cost GBP 55.28 - Customs & Postal charges - 0 INR

Package2 - Total cost GBP 44.08 - Customs & Postal charges - 0 INR

Package3 - Total cost GBP 30.60 - Customs & Postal charges - 832 INR

Now awaiting three more packages; waiting to see how these are dealt with

 

[baijuxavior]

Hi Friends,

Received three packages from Amazon UK yesterday....

The experience with our beloved customs dept is becoming more and more interesting )

Following are the details of the three packages.

Package1 - Total cost GBP 55.28 - Customs & Postal charges - 0 INR

Package2 - Total cost GBP 44.08 - Customs & Postal charges - 0 INR

Package3 - Total cost GBP 30.60 - Customs & Postal charges - 832 INR

Now awaiting three more packages; waiting to see how these are dealt with

Congratulations. Please look the address paper pasted on the envelop and check whether the items are marked as gift or merchandise.

 

[Srnair]

Congratulations. Please look the address paper pasted on the envelop and check whether the items are marked as gift or merchandise.

- All packages are marked as GIFT :indifferent14:

Got another package today

Total cost GBP 27.24 - Customs & Postal charges - 744 INR [714 + 30 ]

 

[baijuxavior]

In my case the package was marked as merchandise. Anyway it all depends your luck. which are the new arrivals?

 

[Gijo George]

From my experience CD's and DVD's and are let off without duty if marked as gifts. But bluray discs are marked as Optical Drive on the Amazon customs declaration slip on the package and charged duty whether marked as gift or merchandise.

The last time I ordered 5 items, 4 cd's and 1 BD. They were shipped in two consignments with the BD and 2 cd's in the second consignment. When I received the second consignment the value of the contents given on the Amazon slip was the FULL VALUE OF THE ENTIRE ORDER. and I got charged duty for it.
Regards

 

[muradasa7]

Well, ive ordered a few BDs from Amazon uk today. Lets see if i get to pay customs duty. And yes i have marked the gift option.

 

[baijuxavior]

From my experience CD's and DVD's and are let off without duty if marked as gifts. But bluray discs are marked as Optical Drive on the Amazon customs declaration slip on the package and charged duty whether marked as gift or merchandise.

The last time I ordered 5 items, 4 cd's and 1 BD. They were shipped in two consignments with the BD and 2 cd's in the second consignment. When I received the second consignment the value of the contents given on the Amazon slip was the FULL VALUE OF THE ENTIRE ORDER. and I got charged duty for it.
Regards

Can we request amazon to mark the items as CD/DVD instead of optical media (what is the difference?), if they are exempted from duty?

 

[ItsMe]

If you mark it as optical media, there is very high chances that your postman will not understand what the content is, and it may reach you safely.

 

[just4kix]

Even if Amazon launches an India site, they will not be able to sell imported DVDs/BDs. They will be restricted to Indian editions, by law. But they might be cheaper.

 

[vishalj]

Hi friends,

Placed an order for following Blu rays today from amazon.co.uk

1) Band Of Brothers: Complete HBO Series (Commemorative 6-Disc Gift Set In Tin Box) [Blu-ray][Region Free] 14.16

2) The Dark Knight (2 Discs) [Blu-ray][Region Free] 7.49

3) Planet Earth - Special Edition [Blu-ray][Region Free] 14.94

Item(s) Subtotal: 36.59
Postage & Packing: 0.00
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Total Before VAT: 36.59
VAT: 0.00
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Total: 36.59
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Grand Total: 36.59

Dispatch estimate: 2 Aug 2011
Delivery estimate: 19 Aug 2011 - 22 Aug 2011

I still need to get my PS3 (have ordered online, awaiting delivery) on which I am planning to play these Blu rays.. But just could not wait to place my first order on amazon...

 

[miltondcunha]

Guys, I'd like to get this external HDD from US.

1 TB = 75 USD
2 TB = 110 USD

But do you think this can escape customs?

Prices in India are too expensive link

cheers!!
Kevian

I have the Lacie make HDD 750GB Purchased from Italy about 4 years ago, not satisfied with the quality, IMHO better go for WD or Seagate that are better in quality and cheaper in India.

 

[miltondcunha]

Even if Amazon launches an India site, they will not be able to sell imported DVDs/BDs. They will be restricted to Indian editions, by law. But they might be cheaper.

Maybe Amazon could also launch another site like the Global Ebay for purchase of items from their UK/US sites.....(in Indian Rs.)

 

[Srnair]

In my case the package was marked as merchandise. Anyway it all depends your luck. which are the new arrivals?

Hi friend... the same ones which i mentioned as dispatched in the "Must have Blu-rays" thread"

Harry Potter Collection - Years 1-7 Part 1 [Blu-ray][Region Free]
In The Shadow of The Moon Blu-ray
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines [Blu-ray] [2009][Region Free]
Iron Man 1 & 2 Double Pack [Blu-ray][Region Free]
A Christmas Carol (Blu-ray 3D + 2D Blu-ray + Digital Copy) [2009]
Bolt (Blu-ray 3D)
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (Blu-ray 3D) [2010][Region Free]
A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventure (3D Blu-ray + Blu-ray + DVD)

 

[neel]

From my experience CD's and DVD's and are let off without duty if marked as gifts. But bluray discs are marked as Optical Drive on the Amazon customs declaration slip on the package and charged duty whether marked as gift or merchandise.

The last time I ordered 5 items, 4 cd's and 1 BD. They were shipped in two consignments with the BD and 2 cd's in the second consignment. When I received the second consignment the value of the contents given on the Amazon slip was the FULL VALUE OF THE ENTIRE ORDER. and I got charged duty for it.
Regards

Interesting indeed. Last 8 shipments (all bluray) (gift or not) have always been delivered to me without customs or any other charges. I usually make sure not to cross 35 pounds per order.

 

[Srnair]

Interesting indeed. Last 8 shipments (all bluray) (gift or not) have always been delivered to me without customs or any other charges. I usually make sure not to cross 35 pounds per order.

Hmmm for the 35+ packages I received from Amazon UK - only 5 times I had to pay customs duty.

Once i got three packages on a single day with only one [with the least price] slapped with customs duty

Seems all depends on your luck and the customs personnel who examines the item. :indifferent14:

 

[k2max6]

I have the Lacie make HDD 750GB Purchased from Italy about 4 years ago, not satisfied with the quality, IMHO better go for WD or Seagate that are better in quality and cheaper in India.

+1.Seagate & WD 2 TB External are available for around 4.5 k here in delhi.

 

[Srnair]

Got Rango and Ice Age 1,2,3 :licklips:

Package price - 34.94 GBP - Customs duty - 0 Rs :clapping:

 

[muradasa7]

Anybody from Chennnai who ordered Blu rays from Amazon uk and received them? Have you paid the duty or was it duty free?