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Rule 3. Passenger arriving from countries other than Nepal, Bhutan or Myanmar

Baggage Rules, 2016

Official text

Rule 3. Passenger arriving from countries other than Nepal, Bhutan or Myanmar. — A n Indian resident or a foreigner residing in India or a tourist of Indian origin, not being an infant arriving from any country other than Nepal, Bhutan or Myanmar, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles in his bona fide baggage, that is to say, -

(a) used personal effects and travel souvenirs; and

(b) articles other than those mentioned in Annexure-I, upto the value of fifty thousand rupees if these are carried on the person or in the accompanied baggage of the passenger:

Provided that a tourist of foreign origin, not being an infant, shall be allowed clearance free of duty articles in his bona fide baggage, that is to say,

(a) used personal effects and travel souvenirs; and

(b) articles other than those mentioned in Annexure-I, upto the value of fifteen thousand rupees if the seare carried on the person or in the accompanied baggage of the passenger:

Provided further that where the passenger is an infant, only used personal effects shall be allowed duty free.

Explanation. — The free allowance of a passenger under this rule shall not be allowed to pool with the free allowance of any other passenger.

Judgments on Rule 3

  • Hitesh Miglani vs Union Of India & Ors — Delhi High Court, 23 Mar 2026. Where seized goods are not 'prohibited goods' under Section 2(33) of the Customs Act, grant of the redemption option under Section 125(1) is obligatory and not discretionary, and a later notification restricting imports…
  • Yamal Manojbhai Jagada vs Commissioner Of Customs Airport &… — CESTAT, 15 May 2026. Under Section 125 of the Customs Act, 1962 no condition can be imposed while offering redemption of confiscated goods — the owner may opt for home consumption on payment of duty, interest, fine and penalty, or for…
  • Qamar Jahan vs Union Of India, Represented By Secretary, Ministry Of Finance — Delhi High Court, 27 Mar 2025. Jewellery that is bona fide in personal use by a traveller forms part of 'personal effects' under the Baggage Rules and must not be detained routinely, and a preprinted waiver form cannot substitute for a valid oral…
  • Mr Nandeesha N vs Union Of India — Karnataka High Court, 28 Aug 2026. In a chain smuggling operation, non-recovery of contraband from an accused's person is not by itself a ground to quash proceedings at the threshold, for 'innocence is a defence to be demonstrated in the proceedings, not…