- I Paid A Bribe
- 13 years ago
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Customs officals posted in post parcel clearing house at Snatacruz East near Airport demands gratifications to clear parcels
- Customs, Excise and Service Tax
- Customs Check and Clearance
- Paid INR 3,000
One of my friend had gifted a Kindle ebook reader to my daughter and sent it from US through UPS. It took alomost 20 days to get intimation of arrival and seeking info of payment etc. When mentioned it is a gift he sought the price details I checked from internet and mentioned the same as shown in Amazon portal. They mentioned is beyond the permissible limit and mentioned the duty charges will be almost 75% of the dollar value. the offical mentioned it can be waived at thier discretion if they are taken care and demanded the more than 5000. But settled for 3000. I would hv not paid and would hv adivced them return the item if not was my daughters birthday.