Posting Gifts to India

Hi,

I have been thinking of sending gifts to my nieces in Chennai. I checked out at the Post Office and got the details. But my question is, will customs duty or any kind of duty be charged to my sister when she recieves the parcel? Has anyone sent gifts by post (from US) before? Any help would would be highly appreciated.

Dear ANK,

My sister recently had a baby and i sent him few things like baby dairy,dress,shoes.They had no problem in collecting them,it was delivered to home i believe.

Hope this helps.

suji

Hi Suji,

Thanks a lot! I am thinking of posting a 20 lbs. box with clothes, shoes, handbags etc.

Oh!! 20 lbs...i dont know abt that.
I sent few items,that too for a small baby.We sent it in a box we get at the post office.
Hope other IL ites help u out with this.

suji

Originally Posted by Sujimallige

Oh!! 20 lbs...i dont know abt that.
I sent few items,that too for a small baby.We sent it in a box we get at the post office.
Hope other IL ites help u out with this.

suji

I did enquire at the PO and they said we can send one singel box upto 44 lbs, and the charges varies accordingly. I will check out with few others too!