Can one refuse to pay custom duty and reject a package

[Shirleytiger713]

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Shirleytiger713
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April 2, 2025 at 6:27 am

Recently a company from US sent me like a jacket , and bunch of other stuff as merch for some help in their project. Declared Value was close to 99$.

But got a custom duty charge of ₹5900 through DHL

Honestly I’m not sure if i even wanna pay this because value of those items in india is probably less than the duty amount

Can i refuse to pay duty and not accept the package
Or will there be any consequences

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[Desidiksha6649]

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Desidiksha6649
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April 2, 2025 at 6:32 am

You can refuse to pay duty. You can also ask them to re-assess the value if you believe that it was truly worth $99.

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[Shirleytiger713]

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Shirleytiger713
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April 2, 2025 at 6:51 am

How can one ask them to re-assess the value ?

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[Seemahawk639]

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Seemahawk639
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April 2, 2025 at 11:14 am

You will have to provide them the proof of your transaction. And if you do not agree with the enhancement of the value of the goods, they will have to pass an assessment/speaking order under section 17(5) of the Customs Act, 1962 within 15 days of such re-assessment.

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[Shivanifalcon22]

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Shivanifalcon22
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April 3, 2025 at 4:54 am

The sender would have declared their value. Then you cannot do much about it.

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[Braveninja1446]

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Braveninja1446
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April 2, 2025 at 6:44 am

You can reject the shipment and if DHL has already informed you or they paid it on behalf then you need to pay it to them

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[Shirleytiger713]

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Shirleytiger713
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April 2, 2025 at 6:52 am

I believe they did probably pay it already, as it was super fast 5 days global delivery method.

The moment package left US DHL asked to provide kyc, letter of authorisation etc so that everything get cleared as soon as possible.

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[Braveninja1446]

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Braveninja1446
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April 2, 2025 at 7:00 am

Open URL for Customs India import portal
https://eccsmobility.cbic.gov.in/eicimobility/import

1. Enter the tracking number
2. Select the Courier company

Check the status if they had to govt or not or verify invoice

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[Swiftbro6724]

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Swiftbro6724
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April 3, 2025 at 12:12 pm

Even if DHL has already paid the duty on your behalf you can refuse delivery.

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[Jiyaking84]

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Jiyaking84
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April 2, 2025 at 7:00 am

Zero consequences.

Package will be held for 2-3 weeks, then destroyed.

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[Wiseunnati684]

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Wiseunnati684
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April 2, 2025 at 7:51 am

Destroyed – no
Likely will end up with some custom officer’s kid

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[Jiyaking84]

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Jiyaking84
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April 2, 2025 at 7:54 am

Yep. That could happen as well.

The official paperwork will say destroyed. That’s what I was going for.

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[Aravhero991]

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Aravhero991
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April 2, 2025 at 1:09 pm

Just like seized drugs get destroyed!!!

India is the only country where we don’t bother nailing gifts to friends and family. Everywhere else there is some sanity and minimum exemption where customs lets gifts through. Nope not in this vishwaguru.

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[Jiyaking84]

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Jiyaking84
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April 2, 2025 at 1:25 pm

Tell me about it. I deal with car part imports.

Every vendor in EU and USA is shocked at the amount of duty we pay here.

And that duty is non refundable. If someone sends a wrong item and I have to return it back, good luck getting the duty back on it.

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[Fiercemanjeet2692]

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Fiercemanjeet2692
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April 2, 2025 at 8:58 pm

or auctioned off. Custom auctions do happen.

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[Calmnaresh4807]

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Calmnaresh4807
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April 3, 2025 at 3:32 am

Yea, I can confirm this is exactly what happens. Had a friend who’s dad was in customs.

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[Wiseunnati684]

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Wiseunnati684
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April 3, 2025 at 5:28 am

My uncle is in cisf works at the airport, they bring home some small items, whereas anything remotely expensive is off limits

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[Calmnaresh4807]

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Calmnaresh4807
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April 3, 2025 at 3:36 am

What if its not marked as gift ? Will the sender incur additional charges? the receiver will not be taxed ?

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[Jiyaking84]

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Jiyaking84
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April 3, 2025 at 5:55 am

Nirmala is laughing in the corner.

Sender does not pay tax, only the recipient.

Taxes are lower for GST registered company.

Slightly lower.

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[Fiercepramod4032]

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Fiercepramod4032
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April 2, 2025 at 9:23 am

You can reject it. I’ve done it few times. They say they will destroy it but I don’t know what they do with it.

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[Utkarshseeker448]

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Utkarshseeker448
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April 2, 2025 at 12:48 pm

It goes into undeclared warehouse auctions, it’s never destroyed.

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[Silentrajnish997]

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Silentrajnish997
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April 2, 2025 at 6:10 pm

Yeah India imposed duties even on books.

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[Swiftbro6724]

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Swiftbro6724
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April 3, 2025 at 12:11 pm

Just refuse delivery. Indian import customs are absolutely absurd.

Few years ago I sent a gift for a friend from Italy and they wanted a duty 1.5x the value of the gift.

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