Indian Baggage Rules

'Baggage' is a simple, general term that refers to belongings of a person travelling from one place to another. Baggage rules is one thing that often perturbs the minds of the travellers. Most of the countries abide by the same rules as far as the weight of the luggage is concerned. It is the number of items that, one can find a fluctuation in.

According to the luggage rules of India, every single article coming in or going out of India come under Exchange Management. The articles are also liable to custom duties at pre-determined rates.

The baggage rules in India vary according to the amount of time a passenger is to make his stay in the country, the country he/she is travelling from and the age of the passengers. Every passenger gets a duty free allowance with the help of which he/she can bring various goods to the country without paying a duty on the same. However if the total value of the goods exceeds the duty free allowance then a flat customs duty has to be paid on the value exceeded.

A sneak Peek at the items that are not permitted:

• Indian Currency exceeding the amount of Rs.1,000



• The passenger is not permitted to carry any harmful drug



• Any kind of vulgar item like obscene magazines, books, papers are also not permitted.



• Pet animals and birds are allowed but in limited numbers.



• Plants, parts of plants, soil, seeds, vegetables, coffee seeds are also restricted.

Follow these rules and make your trip to India hassle free and easy.