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Packing your TV
In order to ship your TV safely to India, it is essential that they are packaged appropriately to minimize any chances of damage. To ensure secure packaging, it is best to use the original retail box that your TV arrived in. However if you did not save the original packaging, you need to purchase a box specifically designed to accommodate televisions. Our packing experts at Universal Relocations can further assist you with finding the apt boxes and wooden craters.
HERE ARE SOME OTHER IMPORTANT GUIDELINES TO REMEMBER WHILE PACKING YOUR TV
- Protect the screen of the television with a thin sheet of foam, taped around the edges with a removable adhesive.
- Include any installation instructions and/or operating manuals
- Do not pack any other items inside the box (remotes, cables, etc.) to avoid damaging the TV
- Tidy power cables with ties before wrapping.
- Remove batteries from the remote control and take the remote with you in accompanied baggage as it may be misplaced during custom inspection in India
In case you did not save your TV’s original packaging, we can provide you with the right box along with customized wooden crating and ensure it gets transported properly. If you require further assistance with any challenges that may arise while you prepare to move, do not hesitate to contact us and communicate your issues. Our team of experts are trained to ship your TV and other electronics safely to your destination with no hassle.
Transporting your TV
Once your TV is packed appropriately, you may drop it off to any one of our warehouses located in New Jersey / Maryland / California / Texas / Georgia. Once shipped to India, you may then pick it up from any one of our warehouses located in Chennai / Bangalore / Hyderabad / Mumbai / Delhi You may also opt to have your TV picked up and delivered to your residence at an additional charge.
Additional charges if required
- Transit insurance may be added at an additional cost Customs duty in India will be an additional fee and will be payable in India at actuals
- TV box: $100
- Custom wooden crating (optional): $125
Warehouse to Warehouse TV shipping charges from USA to India
How to Calculate duty for your TV
- 38.5% is calculated on TV cost price if you are able to produce original purchase receipt or market price in India.
- The guidelines for customs officers reports that the duty is 38.5% on “assessed value”. The value will be assessed on arrival, based on parameters such as make, model, condition of the TV- whether new or old.
- Your presence in India is must and Original Passport Required for Customs Clearance TV in India under Transfer of Residence.
Baggage Shipments
Full Container Load (FCL)
Less Container Load (LCL)
TV Shipping to India
TRANSFER OF RESIDENCE TO INDIA – CUSTOMS DUTIES IN INDIA
Former Indian citizens presently settled abroad, who are contemplating a return to India for settlement, have an option of using the transfer of residency rules that offer those returning after extended stays to benefit from relaxed rules regarding the import of their personal belongings.
CUSTOMS IN INDIA
Transfer of Residency – Customs duty
Exemptions Allowed
Duty free items allowed under transfer of residence
List of items with reduced customs duty
Transfer of Residence Rules
Drones NOT allowed to be brought in to India by passengers
HOW TO CALCULATE CUSTOMS DUTY FOR USED ELECTRONIC ITEMS
In case a person knows the rate of duty for a particular item, it’s easy to calculate the duty that will be charged. However for used items the value is determined by allowing depreciation on a yearly basis. Normally depreciation would be calculated as:
First year depreciation
Second year depreciation
Third-year depreciation
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FAQ
- TV’s are mostly packed in the original manufacturing TV Boxes, which is highly recommended. Roll up cords, wires and remotes are to placed/packed in a clear bag/box.
- Keep the TV upright when placing in box and make sure to protect the sides with Therma coal
- Use blankets/soft cloths or other furniture pads to fill any gaps you see in between and on the top of the box and the TV Screen.
- Do not pack TV stand or any other items inside the TV box .
As per New customs rules , You need to Pay 38.5% customs duty on TV Purchase price or Indian market value . To pay duty on purchase price you need to produce the original purchase Receipt to customs officer at the time of Inspection. TV’s Purchased on open box value or on Thanks Giving Offer – Purchase Invoices/receipts would NOT be considered. TV’s Purchased from COSCO, BEST BUY, FRYS ELECTRONICS, AMAZON, TARGET with Original Invoices – Duty would be considered on the Purchase Invoices.
Yes , If you have original TV box and opt for wooden crating from Universal Relocations, you can get all risk insurance for your TV, which will cover for Lost and Damages. Minimum Premium $ 75 for a Value of $ 3000 and Less or 2.5% on the total declared value – whichever is Higher.
Pls inform to your sales rep and universal Relocations will provide customized TV box .
Though it is Optional, but it is highly recommended for the safe shipping and to activate all risk insurance coverage for the damage/breakage cost for Wooden Crating $ 125.
No , Insurance underwriter will not provide all risk insurance for Plasma TV ,but you can take Total loss insurance which will cover only if TV is missing .
Normally it will take 60 to 120 days for Door to Door shipping By Sea .
Your presence in India is mandatory and Need original passport and Power of Attorney to clear customs on your behalf but your presence in Customs/Port not required .
All new Model TV’s coming with 110 /220 volts and NTC/PAL, And it works in india without any issue , however we recommend to check with the TV Dealer or Universal Relocations Sales Rep before Buying /Shipping.
TV SHIPPING FROM THE US TO INDIA
Shipping a TV from the USA to India? we offer door-to-door shipping services from USA to anywhere in India. Our rate includes pickup /ocean freight insurance and customs clearance process in india, Excludes Customs duty and port charges if any in india.