Embassy of India, Copenhagen, Denmark : Customs Information

Customs Information

For the purpose of Customs clearance of arriving passengers, a two channel system has been adopted

Green Channel for passengers not having any dutiable goods.
Red Channel for passengers having dutiable goods.

However,

All the passengers shall ensure to file correct declaration of their baggage.
Green channel passengers must deposit the customs portion of the disembarkation card to the custom official at the gate before leaving the terminal.
Declaration of foreign exchange/currency has be made before the custom officers in the following cases :
- where the value of foreign currency notes exceed US $ 5000 or equivalent
- where the aggregate value of foreign exchange including currency exceeds US $ 10,000 or equivalent

Passengers walking through the Green Channel with dutiable / prohibited goods are liable to prosecution/penalty and confiscation of goods.

Under Section 6 of the Indian Wireless Act and Section 20 of the Indian Telegraph Act, carrying/use of satellite phones to/in India by foreign nationals (irregardless of category of their passport) without prior approval, is illegal/unauthorized.

Trafficking of Narcotics and Psychotropic substances is a serious offence and is punishable with imprisonment.

Reference Site
http://www.cbec.gov.in

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