but have bad experience with SVS India..... my SVS 1000 was having problem after 5 years warranty, I called them for its repairs, they were just telling me they will give customer service person in Mumbai, but they never give....... finally I repaired it locally
Customs duty on subwoofer.......
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keith_correa
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People keep saying that buy locally even if priced higher because you get warranty and support and yada yada yada.
Not to paint everyone with the same brush, but, what really happens in most cases is that in our country the concept of after sales service is non existent. What you are supposed to get after the purchase remains on paper. Most D&D's are just "vyaparis" - this is just another commodity for them.
You get a pb 2000 pro for around 125-130k. Bought mine last year.
from where? pls.share details...
That's from Delhi.
neelay2709
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I prefer getting stuff from abroad. No issues with any of the equipment i have carried with me. Its worth it.
What's the duty structure on a subwoofer like a Klipsch rp1500 or a svs pb 2000 pro or pb 16? These are pretty heavy n bulky. Was thinkin of getting em from Dubai or US, bot dropped the idea.
neelay2709
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Do read this as a guidance note
it says 5000 free duty allowance, whether it includes electronics? like subwoofer?Your full guide to Indian airport customs rules
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I bought 2x Svs SB 1000 pro at current inflated price, I too was offered 5yr warranty in case of any issues. I bought via my all weather local dealer @allegra audio, peace of mind.
A friend of mine imported subwoofer from dubai via Cargo and it was heavily damaged on receipt, had to go with local tech repair because official warranty wasn't applicable.
neelay2709
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Exempt allowance is 50K and is applicable to electronics (Subwoofer) also. There are exceptions like TVs to which this exemption is denied.
My experience with Import HT components is good.......... In 2019, I bought Optoma HD27HDR from Amazon.US in Black Friday sale, i got it 61K... In India HD27HDR was costing around 1.2 Lac at that time.... I got delivery within 10 days from Aramex and product was safe. 4 yrs ON, but not a single issue with projector.
jasbirnandra
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There is no way you can avoid customs
sandeepmohan
Well-Known Member
Instead of going through the pain and logistical headache of buying a subwoofer abroad (under the context of saving money when you clearly are not going to be), you might as well hand the business to a local seller/distributor based in India, where you will gain the added benefit of a multi year warranty and some local support, if something were to go wrong.
keith_correa
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Not that the warranty will amount to much given what you said before about your experience with them.
Following is the current tariff on loudspeakers.
Assuming you buy the 67000 model
Basic Custom Duty: 15% - 10050
Social Welfare Surcharge 10% of Custom Duty - 1005
Total: 78055
Additional 18% IGST: 14050.
Total cost after all import charges: 92105
Duty + taxes portion - 25105
In percentage: 37.4%
However, often I have read that hand carried electronics escapes duty
Assuming you buy the 67000 model
Basic Custom Duty: 15% - 10050
Social Welfare Surcharge 10% of Custom Duty - 1005
Total: 78055
Additional 18% IGST: 14050.
Total cost after all import charges: 92105
Duty + taxes portion - 25105
In percentage: 37.4%
However, often I have read that hand carried electronics escapes duty
keith_correa
Well-Known Member
If your stars are in alignment at that point in time.
Or if the Customs officers stars are misaligned.
Please take the same over email and confirm with SVS USA with copy to India authorised distributor. All details available on SVS website
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