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Laptops & tablets from Oman to India: customs rules & duty

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allowed ✅ Official

One new laptop/notebook is duty-free for passengers aged 18+, in addition to the general allowance.

Laptops & tablets rules in India

One new laptop/notebook is duty-free for passengers aged 18+, in addition to the general allowance. ✅ Official

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

Duty-free allowance in India

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

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

Declare or pay online

⚖️ If you don't declare

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Can I carry Laptops & tablets from Oman to India?

One new laptop/notebook is duty-free for passengers aged 18+, in addition to the general allowance.

Do I need to declare Laptops & tablets when arriving in India?

allowed. One new laptop/notebook is duty-free for passengers aged 18+, in addition to the general allowance.

How much can I bring duty-free from Oman to India?

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

Can I pay customs duty online before travelling to India?

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

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Last checked: 2026-11-09