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CBIC India Screening & Customs Rules

Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (India) • Jurisdiction: India

Enforces Indian Baggage Rules 2016, governing duty-free gold jewellery allowances, commercial electronics duties, and banned imports.

Official Rules Issued by CBIC India

Duty-Free Gold Jewellery Allowance (Baggage Rules 2016)

Verified 2026-07-30

Passengers residing abroad for over 6 months may import gold jewellery duty-free up to: Male travelers: 20 grams (max ₹50,000); Female travelers: 40 grams (max ₹100,000).

E-Cigarette Prohibition Act (PECA 2019)

Verified 2026-07-30

Import, transport, and commercial carriage of electronic cigarettes into India is strictly prohibited by law.

Sample Catalog Items Governed by CBIC India

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These items fall directly under CBIC India security checkpoints or border entry requirements. Click any item for the complete cabin vs checked verdict: