Comments on: Buying a laptop from the USA

By: Romit

Romit — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:18:22 +0000

Logged in just to inform those reading this thread that as of 13th March 2010 the total customs they charge on a laptop is 18% of the declared price+shipping charges for those who ship the laptop from US or from anywhere in the world! I am getting mine through my brother – its cheaper and safer IMO!

By: Romit

Romit — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:18:06 +0000

Thanks dude!!!

By: Nirav

Nirav — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:11:01 +0000

I do not know about custom duties. And I wouldn’t send a laptop overseas via any courier / postal service! Risk of damage + getting stuck at customs.
Better to get one with your brother!

By: Romit

Romit — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:21:04 +0000

Thanks Nirav…that was of great help…one more question though…just to know which is better…
If I purchase a laptop from a renowned reseller in USA and get it shipped by USPS or UPS directly to India(Kolkata)…what is the percentage custom/excise duty that I have to pay to custom officials??? I mean i know that 1 laptop is allowed free per passenger but Im talking about importing it new from a reseller in USA???If I buying a lappy which is costing me around 1900 US${cost=1700$ ; shipping=200$)…waiting for your reply on this one…Thanx

By: Nirav

Nirav — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:29:03 +0000

Typical laptops carry a worldwide warranty. I have never had a problem getting a laptop serviced here, even if it was bought in the USA. Just keep a proof of purchase for your own. It is also ok not to bring the box pack. Just get the warranty papers.

When you take a laptop our of India, they sometimes take down its serial number. I don’t think it’s done when you are coming from USA / Canada.

Hope it helps.

By: Romit

Romit — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:42:30 +0000

Hi,

Could you tell me if it is important for the person using the laptop to have it in his own name just in case it needs some fix or for warranty issues???….im planning to get a laptop from USA…my brother who is in Canada will buy it and carry it along!
Also can he bring in the BOX Pack or does he need to open it up and bring it as if hes using it regularly to avoid customs???Ive also heard that he will need to take some laptop certificate about his travel to India with the laptop or some stupid thing like that???

By: Nirav

Nirav — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:32:26 +0000

I am not sure of China, but have always had good experience in bringing one from USA. No custom duty generally – unless you bring more than one or two. Get one via a friend or relative. Someone you know.

By: Rajesh

Rajesh — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:33:42 +0000

Hi,

Could you tell me buying a laptop from china or USA,since i m in india how much custom duty it would attract ? Could you let me know,will there be genuine sellers ?

By: Nirav

Nirav — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:45:05 +0000

You can check out Pricegrabber or CNet for pricing and comparison. I am sure there are many other price comparison sites too. Though I am not sure what you can get for $250.

By: MACHARIA

MACHARIA — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:10:17 +0000

There’s a group of medical students from my school heading to the US for Electives. I want to send 1 of them for a laptop. my budget is not beyond 250$. what r the options? how can i get a catalogue 4cheap laptops especially around Indiana?