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As per the latest customs regulations in India, from the USA, a male passenger can bring up to 20 grams of gold jewellery valued not more than INR 50,000 duty-free in India. Additionally, female passengers can carry up to 40 grams of gold, valued up to INR 1,00,000. However, if you lived in the US for less than six months, then you need to pay 38.5% duty charges on the gold you bought.
Male passengers can bring up to 20 grams in the form of gold jewelry; however, it should not be valued more than Rs. 50,000. Considering this, women travelers can carry up to 40 grams of gold in the form of jewelry with a maximum value of INR 1,00,000 from Australia to India duty-free.
The Indian customs allow up to 20 grams of gold in the form of jewelry valued at INR 50,000 to male travelers and up to 40 grams of gold in the form of jewelry valued at INR 1,00,000 to female travelers.
Yes, in India, on gold customs duty, there are exemptions, mainly for passengers carrying gold in their baggage and through the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) scheme. SGBs provide you with tax exemptions on capital gains tax at maturity, while for a certain weight of gold jewelry, you can also claim duty-free allowances.
Yes, you can carry gold in checked baggage when you have more than the prescribed amount. To do so, you first need to declare it to the officials, then you can carry the extra gold with you in your checked baggage.
If You Don't Declare Jewelry at Customs, the Customs Officials Have the Power to Prohibit or Seize the Undeclared Goods. Considering This, if You Don't Declare Something and the Authorities Find It in Your Luggage, Then They Have the Right to Take It Away From You.
Items exempt from customs duties are divided into four categories i.e., personal baggage, specific goods related to industry and health, items with a low monetary value, and imports for specific purposes. Considering this, these exemptions depend on the regulations of your destination country and your travel circumstances.
By Ritesh Jain |Last Updated: January 27, 2026
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