Is it legal to import software(Game) from the US to India, which is not for sale in India?
I am a big fan of GTA (Grand Theft Auto) and I am a PC gamer waiting for GTA V PC version for months now.
I have seen that it will be available on Jan 27th on amazon.com and we can pre-order it.
As I stay in India I asked my sister to buy that game for me (she lives in the USA). Now my question is: Is it legal to carry the DVD with her when she comes to India?
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Is import duty payable on software?
In case if software is imported in the form of DVD, CD or pendrive packages then it shall be classified as goods for the purpose of Import Duty and IGST rate shall be 18% as mentioned above.What is software import?
Generally, organizations enter into licensing agreement under which software is imported for using the same for business purpose. There are generally two ways of importing the software either by downloading it electronically or by loading it on CD.How To Buy Anything From USA To India or Any Country - My Real Experience
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