Hello everyone,
I am thinking of purchasing an Amazon Kindle. It is at $69. Free Shipping.
I would like to know whether the product will arrive at the post-office so i can fetch it or will it be stuck at the customs office, and if it does get stuck: is it taxable?
Thank you.
Online Purchase of Electronic Device - Customs
bananaa
13 November 2013 11:47:27
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Olga17
13 November 2013 12:36:21
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Dear bananaa,
I bought another e-book on Ebay three months ago and received it in Port Louis main post office. I paid taxes - abt 300Rs (price of book was abt 4500Rs)
bananaa
13 November 2013 12:58:29
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Hey Olga, Thank you for replying.
By ebook you mean the reader right? Since an e-book is "downloaded" and not shipped. 
And you did not face any trouble with other custom issues and all?
Thanks again.
Olga17
13 November 2013 13:29:22
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Yes, bananaa
It is reader. Delivery was abt 20 days, no any problems, I received the notification and went to post office. They said you have to pay, that's it))
bananaa
13 November 2013 14:06:41
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Well Thanks. You have been of great help.
Kaviraj G
13 November 2013 14:16:12
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It depends on the weight of the item. I purchased a mobile phone worth Rs 5000 last year and I did not pay any tax. The product was even delivered at my place. Whether I was lucky or not, I am not even sure.
However for larger and 'heavier' products, you will have to go to the Customs House in PL. And for custom duties, you will find out there itself.
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