Question on carrying vinyls in check in from US

[deafbong_kolkata]

Hi FMs

Around Dec I’ll be visiting India from US,and I plan to bring back at least 100+ vinyls in check in luggage.
It is a bunch of new releases and used OGs (1:10 ratio ).
The new releases are still shrink wrapped.

Any advice on how to avoid custom hassles ?
Do I need to tear the shrink wraps on the new ones ?

FYI: I have earlier brought back vinyls from Japan and UK and had faced no hassles , however they were all smaller quantities (less than 50 in each case ) and all were used OGs.

Thanks for your insights.

 

[reignofchaos]

Customs is least bothered about vinyl records. They have bigger fish to catch.

 

[Lizard King]

Hi FMs

Around Dec I’ll be visiting India from US,and I plan to bring back at least 100+ vinyls in check in luggage.
It is a bunch of new releases and used OGs (1:10 ratio ).
The new releases are still shrink wrapped.

Any advice on how to avoid custom hassles ?
Do I need to tear the shrink wraps on the new ones ?

FYI: I have earlier brought back vinyls from Japan and UK and had faced no hassles , however they were all smaller quantities (less than 50 in each case ) and all were used OGs.

Thanks for your insights.

I have brought from Dubai/UK/HK. Out of same concern I slit open the shrink wrap. But nobody has ever bothered to ask even.

 

[samparikh]

No issues with customs, but the weight of 100+ records will be significant. ensure they are packed well so they don't warp in transit.

 

[vnmathur57]

I have also brought vinyl which I bought in the US but, all were in ' used' condition. I don't think there is any kind of restrictions on bringing cds/ cassette/vinyl from abroad, especially in check- in baggage. However, if the baggage is opened for any reason and a substantial qnty of brand new vinyls are found, an explanation has to be kept ready.

 

[Nitin K]

The main forseen expense could be excess baggage weight.
Your gift of negotiating may also work just in case they ask for an explanation.

 

[dhombay]

I have carried over 120 records from the US last year, both new and used. Not a problem at all.

 

[deafbong_kolkata]

Thanks all. That is reassuring.