Do I need to clear customs and duties when sending the things I buy home when traveling abroad?

Handle at the post office. International parcels are shipped by air or by land and sea. What you are talking about is land and water parcels. But this is the rule of China Post. I wonder if it is the same with India Post.

Import duties may be involved, depending on what they are. Here is some information for you:

China Customs Regulations on Carrying Items into and Out of China

China Customs Regulations on Carrying Articles Any item brought into China must be declared and accepted by customs personnel. examine. You are not allowed to carry any items through customs for others when traveling. 1. Cigarettes/cigars/tobacco. Those who stay in the country for less than six months are allowed to bring 400 cigarettes; those who stay in the country for more than six months are allowed to bring 400 cigarettes; four boxes of tobacco items when leaving the country; 2. Alcoholic beverages are allowed to stay in the country for less than 6 months. Those who are six months old can bring two bottles of alcoholic beverages (0.75kg); those who stay for more than six months can bring four bottles of alcoholic beverages (0.75kg); 3. When leaving the country, each person can bring up to 300 yuan worth of traditional Chinese medicines and patent medicines. Foreign countries; Each person can bring a maximum of 150 yuan worth of medicines to Hong Kong and Macau; It is strictly prohibited to bring medicines exceeding the limit into the country; 4. Gifts of appropriate amount of perfume (for personal use); 5. Gold, silverware and decorations; no more than 100 yuan can be brought into the country. Fifty grams; all gold, silverware and decorations are not allowed to be exported without the permission of the People's Republic of China; 6. Cultural relics exported must obtain permission from the People's Republic of China. 7. Any of the following electronic equipment is allowed into the country: cameras, portable tape recorders, portable movie cameras, portable camcorders, laptop computers; 8. It is strictly prohibited to bring any firearms, arms and explosive and flammable items into the country; counterfeit banknotes/stocks; Any printed materials, films, photos, audio tapes, video tapes and other items that have an impact on China's politics, economy, culture and morality; any poisonous items; opium, morphine, heroin, marijuana, other drugs; any animals that may transmit diseases, Plants and objects; any items that are prohibited from being imported; any prints, films, photos, audio tapes, video tapes and other items that may reveal state secrets; any cultural relics; endangered animals and plants (including specimens, seeds).

Any items exceeding the regulations are not allowed to be brought in or will need to pay customs duties. Starting from January 1, 2007, the import tax rate for golf balls, golf equipment, and high-end watches brought in by passengers or mailed into the country will be adjusted from 10% to 30%, and the tax rate for cosmetics will be adjusted from 20% to 50%.

The customs also determines the price based on your declaration. As long as it's not too outrageous, they won't use the right of identification. After all, it's just a few personal items. In addition to the above three items, the personal postal tax is generally 20% and no value-added tax will be charged.