Import Guidelines for Gold & Valuables
An eligible passenger of Indian origin or a passenger holding a valid Indian passport may bring gold, including ornaments, in accordance with Notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated 24.10.2025.
Conditions
- The passenger must have stayed abroad for at least six months,
- duty must be paid in convertible foreign currency, and
- the quantity must not exceed one kilogram per eligible passenger. Import of gold is subject to the conditions prescribed in the notification: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1010489/ENG/Notifications
The rate of duty levied would be as follows
| Sr No | Description of Goods | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gold bars, other than tola bars, bearing |
@6% for eligible passenger |
| 2 |
Gold in any form other than at S.No.1 above |
@6% for eligible passenger |
An eligible passenger of Indian origin or a passenger holding a valid Indian passport may bring silver, including ornaments, in accordance with Notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated 24.10.2025
Conditions
- The passenger must have stayed abroad for at least six months,
- duty must be paid in convertible foreign currency, and
- the quantity must not exceed ten kilograms per eligible passenger. Import of silver is subject to the conditions prescribed in the prescribed notification: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1010489/ENG/Notifications