i guess they open it up in bombay...
btw, where in Bangalore do you live ?

ya i live in bangalore

which area in bangalore

sanjay nagar

i think the duty amount will be max of rs 700..

If you have declared 30% of $155 then there should not be any custom duty.

I JUST got a letter from Bangalore Customs.
Its simple, they are telling me to show them the invoice of the item.
I'll do it ASAP.

Best of luck.

I think they want to check about the package size vs. the amount you have declared for the item.

As per IPS tracking it is showing with Mumbai Customs only..... strange

ITEM n° CP838012654HK new search
Local Date and Time Country Location Event Type Extra Information
4/18/2011 1:33:00 PM HONG KONG  Receive item from customer (Otb) 
4/18/2011 6:05:00 PM HONG KONG HONG KONG AIR MAIL CENTRE Insert item into bag (Otb) 
4/21/2011 8:01:00 AM INDIA MUMBAI FOREIGN POST OFFICE Receive item at office of exchange (Inb) 
4/21/2011 10:47:00 AM INDIA MUMBAI FOREIGN POST OFFICE Send item to customs (Inb)

Exactly....

Better you hurry up and get it cleared ASAP.... Wish you all the Best !!!  

Guys, i don't think its a good idea to discuss that you are declaring false information/value in your invoice, on a open forum Please use PM for discussion like this

Admin/mod please take note.

Opsss !!! Sorry for that, will take care onwards

yeah..thats illegal.

Thank you netsecrets00 !!!

will hobbyking send damaged products for new customers

IMPORTANT

guys, they are asking me to submit 3 things...

1)Invoice / Bill/ Receipt  

2)Brochure / Product Details / Technical writeup  

3) Import Export Code Certificate / Import Licence / Duty Exemption documents  


I can submit #1 and #2...BUT, I HAVE NO IDEA what #3 is....  !!

Please help  

Never heard a complaint like tat still but one person received a wrong tail boom of a heli..

Is it necessary to get a import licence for the personal use also?

The IEC Code # is NOT required if you have bought/shipped it in your personal name.  Neither are you claiming duty exemption . Submit the first 2 docs. along with a letter explaining why the third is not applicable.

What all had you ordered

@dhaksha_dx - http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14465

@sushil_anand - THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THE INFO !!!!

what about bananahobby

$45 for a package so big and as many items!! This is the reason Customs sent you a Memo. Never take them for fools. If you try to over do the under invoicing, its trouble again. Now you cannot say it is $155. and then justifying $45 for so many items is again very tricky. The worst part is it contains a Radio!! The guys at Bangalore customs very well now what it is. You have to describe every item now in your declaration. including the Radio.
If you are a student, carry your college ID and try to convince saying it is for academic project.

All the best anyways!

GOOD NEWS

I have cleared my item from customs without any hassels. The Superintendent of Customs PAD:Bangalore was a very nice and approachable man

and this is what got cleared : http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14465

The Superintendent also told me that I would receive the item within 4 business days.

I will definitely post pics when I receive it.

Thank you all who have helped me out through this !