Original passport

In order to move to India along with your goods, you are required to have your original passport as this would verify your individuality. Your passport is a mandatory document, which need to be submitted to concerned authorities when relocating to India as this contains all information related to you like Full name, date/place of birth, Issue/Expiry of Passport, Mother’s name, etc.

Original Bill of Lading

Original Bill of Lading is another important document that is needed when transferring your goods from any place to India. It is a contract that takes place between service provider and you, which also confirm the receipt of consignment.

A Comprehensive List of Packing with Articles Details

It is advisable to make a comprehensive list of articles that includes each items with serial number, model, and values. Furthermore, if you are transferring high-value or electronic goods then you are bound to pen down their year of purchase.

Transfer of Residence, Accompanied Baggage Forms

While moving to India with your household goods, other documents are also needed include Transfer of Residence and Accompanied Baggage Forms

Household goods and personal effects, including furniture, books, clothes, small appliances, kitchenware that have been in use by you from a quite some time then they are applicable to be transported duty free under the transfer of residence protocol.

Transfer of residence and accompanied baggage are the only two ways through which goods can be transported into India. If goods are transferred under transfer of residence then you get a concession on payment of customs duty of 15%. On the other hand, under accompanied baggage rule the duty payment that you have to make is 40%.