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Gold jewellery from United States to India: customs rules & duty

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declare ✅ Official

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.

Example

  • 10 g × 22K ≈ ₹105,057
  • 20 g × 22K ≈ ₹210,114
  • 50 g × 22K ≈ ₹525,284
  • 100 g × 22K ≈ ₹1,050,569

India Customs official tariff value (US$1,295 per 10 g, revised every ~15 days), effective 2026-10-31. ✅ Official

Gold jewellery rules in India

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

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

Leaving United States

  • Report more than US$10,000 in cash when leaving the U.S. ✅ Official

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 Gold jewellery from United States to India?

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.

Do I need to declare Gold jewellery when arriving in India?

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.

How much can I bring duty-free from United States 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