Douane Inde 2026 : franchise, interdits et espèces

Franchise en Inde

Residents and tourists of Indian origin arriving by air/sea: articles up to ₹75,000 duty-free (cannot be pooled with other passengers). ✅ Official

Tourists of foreign origin: articles up to ₹25,000 duty-free. ✅ Official

Baggage duty of about 38.5% (35% + 10% social welfare surcharge) on the excess. ≈ Estimated

Statut

Bijoux en or	declare	Duty-free jewellery for residents/Indian-origin travellers abroad over 1 year: 40 g (female) or 20 g (others), by weight only, with no value cap. Declare anything above that. ✅ Official
Lingots et pièces d'or	declare	Gold bars and coins are not covered by the jewellery allowance. Declare them and pay duty. ≈ Estimated
Téléphones mobiles	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Ordinateurs portables et tablettes	allowed	One new laptop/notebook is duty-free for passengers aged 18+, in addition to the general allowance. ✅ Official
Autres appareils électroniques	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Montres	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Parfums et cosmétiques	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Vêtements et chaussures	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Cadeaux et autres	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Alcool	allowed	About 2 litres of alcohol duty-free. ≈ Estimated
Tabac	allowed	About 100 cigarettes duty-free. ≈ Estimated
Cigarettes électroniques	prohibited	E-cigarettes are banned in India. ≈ Estimated
Espèces	declare	Declare foreign currency over US$10,000 (or banknotes over US$5,000). Indian rupees are limited to ₹25,000. ≈ Estimated
Médicaments	restricted	Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated
Aliments emballés	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Viande et produits laitiers	restricted	Meat and meat products must be declared and may be refused. ≈ Estimated
Plantes, graines et fruits	restricted	Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated
Drones	restricted	Drones need DGCA/DGFT authorisation. Declare them. ≈ Estimated
Armes et munitions	restricted	Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated
Stupéfiants	prohibited	Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated

Déclarer ou payer en ligne

ATITHI – advance customs declaration: Declare dutiable goods and currency online before boarding your flight to India. ✅ Official

Quitter Inde

Declare high-value items (jewellery, cameras, laptops) on departure so you can bring them back duty-free. ≈ Estimated

⚖️ Si vous ne déclarez pas

Undeclared gold or goods: confiscation under the Customs Act 1962, with a penalty and duty to redeem them.
Large-value gold smuggling can lead to arrest and prosecution.
E-cigarettes, drugs and satellite phones: seizure and prosecution.

≈ Estimated

Questions fréquentes

Combien puis-je rapporter en franchise de vers Inde ?

Residents and tourists of Indian origin arriving by air/sea: articles up to ₹75,000 duty-free (cannot be pooled with other passengers).

Combien d'espèces puis-je emporter en Inde ?

Declare foreign currency over US$10,000 (or banknotes over US$5,000). Indian rupees are limited to ₹25,000.

Puis-je payer la douane en ligne avant d'aller en Inde ?

ATITHI – advance customs declaration: Declare dutiable goods and currency online before boarding your flight to India.

Trajets populaires

Sources

✅ Official CBIC – Baggage Rules, 2026 (Notification 14/2026-Customs (N.T.))

Last checked: 2026-11-09