equipment from USA

csbons09
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Hi
I want to buy an item from USA.
I am based in India. Please let me know can I order from here using my credit card/ debit card.
Second payments through paypal is cumbersome.
Thirdly, will there be any custom duty. product is used hearing testing equipment.

Thanks
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csbons
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equipment from USA

sanjaykadam65
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please do not buy anything from usa or any of the foreign countries,if you are staying in India.customs duty is approximately 60% & there is a penalty if you buy item costing more than rs. 5000/-. besides you have to go to the customs office where they open your parcel in front of you,there is too much rush at the customs oofice. You have to pay bribe to get proper attention. I had bought archos tablet pc on ebay for 203$.I
had to pay 40$ as postage & handling charge.the total cost was around rs.11500 & i had to pay rs.5000/- as customs duty & 2000/- as penalty, my total cost was rs.18500/- in the end so in the end the deal was very costly. there is no point in going through all this trouble when you will find things much cheaper in India.

If you are staying in Mumbai you will get things much cheaper at ALPHA .
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