Great thread Sam. Amazing amount of info in there.
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Originally Posted by fiery enzyme  Could you guys throw some light on how to handle electronic stuffs we buy from there- like laptops cameras etc.. Do we have to pay extra in our customs? |
Anyone can bring in one laptop without any duty so you are OK there. In my experience with US travel and talking to friends, I found the Chennai custom folks the friendliest so you should be OK. These days, I don't really bring anything electronic (other than some toys for my daughter) so I don't have problems with customs in Bangalore.
However, don't go overboard. I think the limit is around 25,000 Rs worth of goods. May be someone can clarify.
Like Steer said, don't drink in the flight. I usually carry a bottle of water with me and when I run out of water, I request the cabin crew to fill it up. That way I don't have to ask for water very often.
Also, do not carry any gels or liquids more than a certain size in the cabin baggage (pretty much rules out regular size shaving gel, shampoo, deo etc).
You haven't mentioned which airlines are you taking and where are you going in US ?