Where To Buy Bodybuilding Supplements In India?

I want to buy supplements from bodybuilding.com and get them shipped to India. Do i need to pay customs?

• I am buying Supplements from bodybuilding.com(which is in US) and the total cost is around 9000. I am getting them Shipped to India and that service is provided by bodybuilding.com itself on their online store. So do i need to pay customs and if yes what will be the amount and how much % custom or any other kind of tax i have to pay for it.

• Answer:

  Though some people try to avoid duties by getting it as gift under rs5000, I saw the rate as about 27% for duties plus the shipping cost. That was about 1 year old data (26.85% ? ) That would be about 2430 in India taxes and duties, and you are responsible to pay it when getting the delivery or picking it up for most countries. Companies like Amazon put an estimate and collect most of it up-front and bill you the difference or send a small refund against the payment method. Bodybuilding.com is a trustworthy highly rated source, but in best pricing may need to shop around. Of course, when it comes to the subject of duties, that is on your government's side. It is nothing the USA or the American sellers are causing. You pay the duties, or the local companies you buy from pay it, for any imported items. I do find that for many companies in India, the information they provide to you is lacking, and the prices seem to above the manufacturer's recommended price, and stores maybe expect you to negotiate. Most USA buying is without negotiation of price.