Increase in the limit for bringing duty free jewelery
New Delhi. The government on Sunday increased the duty-free limit for travelers bringing imported goods into India to Rs 75,000. This change will be applicable to residents of Indian origin and tourists coming by air or sea route. This new limit has become effective from midnight of 2nd February. The new rules will replace baggage rules that have been in place for almost ten years.
What is the limit for jewellery?
For those Indian residents or tourists of Indian origin who are staying abroad for more than a year, a separate limit has been set for jewellery. On return to India, a female passenger can bring jewelery up to 40 grams duty free. For passengers other than female passengers, the limit for duty-free jewelery will be 20 grams, provided it is part of bonafide baggage (personal use items).
The definition of jewelery is also clear
Under this rule, jewelery means items of decoration, which are normally worn by a person, which are made of gold, silver, platinum or other such precious metals. Whether they have gems or not. The Baggage Rules, 2026 aim to update the customs allowance in line with current travel and consumption patterns.
What is the limit of ₹75000?
Under the Baggage Rules, 2026, any Indian citizen or tourist of Indian origin coming to India, who is not coming by land, will be able to bring luggage up to Rs 75,000 without paying custom duty. These items must be with the person or included in the passenger's carry-on luggage. Earlier, the duty-free limit was Rs 50,000, which will now be Rs 75,000. The government has also changed the allowance for tourists of foreign origin. Tourists of foreign origin coming to India, who are not children, will now be able to bring goods up to Rs 25,000 without paying duty. Under Baggage Rules, 2016, this limit was Rs 15,000.
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