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Airport requirement to bring used camera and lenses from outside India
Hi frnds am planning to travel to India from Qatar with below mentioned camera kit. could you
please guide me regarding documents and procedure required.
1. Camera R6- 1.5 years old camera, with bill.
2-Canon 600mm f/4L IS USM (5.3kg) – used lens no bill, purchased in Qatar
3-Canon 70 – 200 mm f2.8 – used lens no bill, purchased in Qatar
4-Canon 100mm f2.8 – used lens no bill, purchased in Qatar
Airport -Chennai , will travel with family (me, wife and 2 kids)
any duty i need to pay?
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I’ve travelled with similar equipment from the US to Bangalore, and haven’t faced anything from customs. You could show the bill (hopefully India bill) for the R6 if requested. These days again Bangalore experience, India Customs are a bit more liberal, and typically only stop travellers if they are carrying outrageous things like large TVs, jewellery etc..
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Thank you brother, just am worry about 600mm big baby.
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While leaving India, I usually fill out a customs declaration form with all the equipment details. The Indian customs give me a certificate. That document allows me to travel seamlessly. I don’t know, but Qatar may have a similar system. You can get this from them. I pay no duties as all my purchases is legal and I am taking out those for personal use. I hope it helps.
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Thank you brother, i will check for it.
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