14 Aug
2010
14 Aug
'10
12:04 p.m.
This is very nice. I was under the impression that getting things from abroad required an import license etc. Has anyone used the same method to order stuff from US and European websites? During my pen friend days in school/college I used to hear tales of how post personnel would open packets, replace the expensive items with junk, re-seal them and deliver them like original.
They do open and reseal items. And what I said was regarding personal use. If you get something in commercial quantity there would be duty as per norms.
Couriers like UPS take care of the whole process seamlessly. You get one quote for shipping + applicable duties in India + shipping within India. But that costs way more and you get your item in 2 - 5 days.
-Shamit