Why Tvelp is Safe and Secure for Your International Deliveries
At Tvelp, we prioritize your safety and security. We understand that trusting a platform with your international deliveries is crucial. Here’s how we ensure a safe, secure, and reliable experience for all our users
Traveler and Shopper Verification: Thorough verification of every user before payment and withdrawal of any deal money to ensure trustworthiness.
Payment Protection: Funds are held securely until delivery confirmation, ensuring safe and fair transactions. Refunds are available if issues arise.
Delivery Tracking: With Tvelp’s Status tracking, Monitor your delivery every step of the way.
24/7 Support: Our dedicated customer support team is available around the clock to assist with any questions or issues that arise.
User Ratings: We encourage all users to rate and review their experiences to allows new users to make informed decisions based on the experiences of others.
Traveler and Shopper Verification: Thorough verification of every user before payment and withdrawal of any deal money to ensure trustworthiness.
Payment Protection: Funds are held securely until delivery confirmation, ensuring safe and fair transactions. Refunds are available if issues arise.
Delivery Tracking: With Tvelp’s Status tracking, Monitor your delivery every step of the way.
Communication Tools: Secure messaging tools for direct updates and clarifications between shopper and traveler.
24/7 Support: Our dedicated customer support team is available around the clock to assist with any questions or issues that arise.
User Ratings: We encourage all users to rate and review their experiences to allows new users to make informed decisions based on the experiences of others.
Report Suspicious Activity: We promptly investigate and remove the user from the platform if necessary, ensuring a safe and reliable community.
Can Travelers Bring the Products I Requested?
Yes, travelers can bring your requested products using their baggage allowance, which includes personal items and purchases. Customs fees only apply if they exceed their allowance. Tvelp leverages this allowance to keep shipping costs low and efficient. We recommend travelers familiarize themselves with the customs rules of the destination country before agreeing to bring any product.
What Role Does Tvelp Play?
Tvelp provides a platform that connects shoppers with travelers who are willing to bring requested items. We charge a small fee for every transaction to maintain the platform and ensure high-quality service. Here’s how it works:
- Connecting Users: Tvelp links shoppers with travelers via digital platform.
- Secure Payments: Payments are held in escrow until delivery is confirmed by shopper.
- Problem Resolution: Tvelp intervenes to ensure smooth transactions when issues arise through customer support.
Approved Items Travelers Can Bring to India
Here are some approved items that travelers can bring to India:
- Personal Electronics:2 Laptops & 2 smartphones per passenger.
- Clothing and Apparel:New and used clothes.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care:Skincare products, perfumes, and toiletries in check-in bag.
- Non-Perishable Food: Packaged snacks, coffee, and tea.
- Books and Magazines: Educational and recreational reading materials
- Small Gifts and Souvenirs:Non-commercial quantities of gifts and souvenirs
How Customs Duty Is Calculated in India
When bringing items to India, travelers need to be aware of customs duties if baggage exceeds the allowable limit. Tvelp advises understanding these limits to avoid extra charges.
- Know the Limits:Understand the duty-free allowance for baggage.
- Customs Duty:Pay customs duties if baggage weight exceeds the limit.
- Approved Items Only:Bring items allowed by customs regulations.
- Communication:Ensure smooth interaction between shoppers and travelers by knowing customs laws.
| Component | Description | Rate | Calculation Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Customs Duty (BCD) | Primary duty on imported goods | 0% to 100% | Assessable value (cost + freight + insurance) |
| Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) | Surcharge for educational development | 10% of total customs duty | Total customs duty payable |
| Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) | Tax levied on import of goods and services | 0% to 28% | Assessable value + BCD + cess |
| Additional Customs Duty (ACD) / Countervailing Duty (CVD) | Duty equivalent to excise duty on similar local goods | Varies, typically equal to local excise duty | Assessable value |
| Anti-Dumping Duty | Protection against below-market-value imports | Varies | As specified by the government |
| Compensation Cess | Cess on luxury or sin goods | Varies, specific to product | Assessable value + BCD + IGST |
| Customs Handling Fee | Fee for handling customs processes | 1% | Assessable value |
The Duty-Free Allowance In India
This is a brief rundown of the duty-free allowance per visitor arriving in India:
| Type Of Passenger | Origin | Maximum Duty-Free Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Indian origin and foreigners above the age of 10 years | Anywhere, except Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar | INR 50,000 |
| Indian origin and foreigners above the age of 10 years | Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar | INR 15,000 |
| Foreign Tourists | Anywhere | Gifts & souvenirs up to a value of ₹15,000 |
| All Passengers | Anywhere | Alcohol (liquor, wine, and beer) up to two liters |
| All Passengers | Anywhere | 100 cigarette sticks |
| All Passengers | Anywhere | 25 cigars |
| All Passengers | Anywhere | 125 grams of tobacco |
| All passengers above the age of 18 | Anywhere | Two laptops |
| All passengers above the age of 18 | Anywhere | Two mobiles |
Baggage Allowance Rule For USA To India And Back
For people flying from the USA to India, the maximum baggage allowance for the economy class is two bags of up to 23kg each. For the executive or first-class, the maximum allowance is two bags of up to 32 kg each. The rules do not change if the traveler goes from India to the USA. The traveler should not forget to check their airline's baggage allowance before agreeing to deliver any product to the shopper.
What You Can Send From India To USA
There are many Indian things popular in the USA. Usually, the Indians in the USA order items like unpolished diamonds, leather products, footwear, handmade fabrics, textiles, and the list goes on. Indian sweets are highly popular in the USA. Haldiram and Bikanervala sweets enjoy high demand in the country.
Before sending the medications to the USA, they need to adhere to the regulations set by the FDA. If you meet the requirements, the commercial invoice should have the following information:
You will be limited to a 90-day supply of prescription drugs.