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D3LeT3

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varshil said:
Anyone staying in mumbai or even maharashtra and want to order accessories from US, plz pm me. I have a bumper sitting at hsg. We can share the shipment n customs price.
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You read my mind bro. I ordered the Iconic Guardian Armored Case from Amazon the same day as I ordered my Nexus 4 on 31st Jan. My case already got delivered to my HopShopGo Address and is on day 1 of my 30-day free storage while my phone is still in preorder (thank you Google /end sarcasm). After reading posts of people being charged exorbitant amounts, I'm ready to write off the 700 bucks I spent ordering it, rather
than risk more Customs on the entire package which could max out at around 3000 bucks if the entire package is charged at 16% as an accessory.

My point is I'm wondering if we could move stuff around between our storage(s) and combine them into one package but from already delivered stuff from different virtual addresses and have them shipped to Mumbai. I travel quite often and could collect it from Mumbai from you anytime.
 
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Shipment in Cincinnati, OH. I don't know where it to goes from here. I picked express, BorderLinx/DHL.
Any ides when it lands in Mumbai?
Let's pray things go fine...

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
 
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debsuvra

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sat2907 said:
Thank You for your reply :)
What is the total amount including shipping?
And how is your phone working now?
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I have spent a total of INR 23128 including shipping for purchasing my Nexus 4. It's working rather nicely, kinda above my expectations. Apart from the unfortunate screwups due to msm_hsic_host wakelock, battery life is also nice. I hope the issue will be resolved with next Android update.
 
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D3LeT3 said:
You read my mind bro. I ordered the Iconic Guardian Armored Case from Amazon the same day as I ordered my Nexus 4 on 31st Jan. My case already got delivered to my HopShopGo Address and is on day 1 of my 30-day free storage while my phone is still in preorder (thank you Google /end sarcasm). After reading posts of people being charged exorbitant amounts, I'm ready to write off the 700 bucks I spent ordering it, rather
than risk more Customs on the entire package which could max out at around 3000 bucks if the entire package is charged at 16% as an accessory.

My point is I'm wondering if we could move stuff around between our storage(s) and combine them into one package but from already delivered stuff from different virtual addresses and have them shipped to Mumbai. I travel quite often and could collect it from Mumbai from you anytime.
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Ya but can it be done? Please ask hsg? If it can be done, i am ready for it...

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IllUMINATUz

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trueblueram said:
I've been following this thread since then. The other thread (the one u were asked to migrate to) is dead from 11th November:D
@op did u get a nexus 4 this time around?

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Nope.. I am not getting nexus 4.. coz even 16gb is low for me.. I need atleast 32gb.. rather I got used to more space.. haha.. but if a white version or a 32gb version launches.. I will grab it..

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D3LeT3

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varshil said:
Ya but can it be done? Please ask hsg? If it can be done, i am ready for it...

Sent from my Xperia P using xda premium
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They aren't available for chat at the moment. " Our Live Chat operates from Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm (GMT+8) " . That's 3.5 hours ahead of IST. So I'm thinking of chatting with them around noon tomorrow.
If you feel comfortable PMing me your HSG address (not the ID please as its linked to PayPal and I wouldn't wanna accept that info) please do so, just incase they ask which are the two addresses in question.
 
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sheik_yerbouti said:
It goes to East Midlands-UK and then to Leipzig-Germany before arriving in India. Should be here in a day or 2.
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vaibkulk said:
Mostly on your expected delivery day or at max a day before

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Thanks so much both u guys. The problem however is the weekend that we are right in the middle of now. So I couldn't calculate.

But express takes 2-3 days. Let's see...I'm guessing Monday ..

Sent from my DROID RaZr on JB.
 
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Fedex delivered my Nexus 4 today after sitting on it for 2 days in Gurgaon. They charged Rs.1641/- for custom duty.

This is for all the guys in NCR who are curious to know why such high custom duty is charged.

The assessed value is right (21456). They don't Google and assess it 30-35k but they add CVD (2%) amd SAD (4%) making total duty 6.08%. :(

On the top of it Fedex charges Rs.337 (300 + 37 service tax).

So, the total for Hopshopgo becomes 23213 (20284 + 1288 shipping + 1641 duty). This is same if one gets it through PPObox including NY Tax. But you get it sealed with PPObox whereas the box was opened in case of Hopshopgo + Fedex.

If someone wants me to upload Fedex invoice for custom duty, let me know.
 
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My N4 - Timeline

Well well well..guess who just knocked at my door today? :D
I'm seeing a lot of Jan 29 early birds like me getting their Nexi (oh, was that not the plural? ;)) today. I could've got it a lot earlier if it wasn't for the snail-paced Bangalore customs who made my phone sit in their office for one whole week. :mad:

Well, BLR customs may be dead slow but as someone already pointed out, they won't charge ridiculous customs duty I guess. You will come to know why at the end of this post.

Timeline of My N4

Stage 1: Google Play

Order Date/Time: Jan 29, 2013 9:27 AM PST
Items: 1 x Nexus 16GB, 1 x Official Bumper (same order)
Shipped to: HSG
Shipped Date: Jan 29, 2013 2:41 PM PST (same day!)
Payment Mode: US Credit Card

Order Progress:
yuC9RKM.png


Mails Received: (in order)
  1. Your Google Play Order Receipt from Jan 29, 2013 (did not go to Pre-Order, shows shipping estimate 1 - 2 weeks)
  2. Google Inc. $382.98 - Your order is on hold: Please update your credit card (Reason: High value transaction blocked by bank's fraud protection. Friend got verification call and block was released, tried payment again with same card and went through this time)
  3. Payment update confirmation - Google Order #XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
  4. Google Inc. $382.98 - Your order is in progress
  5. Your Google Play Order from Jan 29, 2013 Has Shipped

Cost breakup:
  • Nexus 4 16GB - $349
  • Nexus 4 Official Bumper - $19.99
  • Shipping to Portland, Oregon - $13.99
  • State Tax: $0
Total = $382.98 (No forex involved and saved a bit here, hence paid only ₹20300 to friend :good:)

Stage 2: HopShopGo

HSG received Date/Time: Jan 31, 2013 9:27 AM PST
Tracking Info:
osluvTZ.png


HSG updated package in account at: Jan 31, 2013 6:45 PM PST (approx.)
Nexus + Bumper Actual Weight: 0.5kg
Nexus + Bumper Volumetric Weight: 0.87kg
Chargeable Weight: 1kg
Shipping Mode: Express (DHL)
Declared Value in HSG: $368.99 (no taxes or Google Play shipping charges)

Cost breakup:
  • International Shipping: $25.92
  • Fuel Surchage: $2.88
  • Mandatory Insurance: $2.59
Total = $31.39 (Paid with Citibank CC via PayPal ₹1741 including forex charges)

Stage 3: DHL

DHL Shipping Started: Feb 1, 2013 11:11 AM PST
DHL Shipment Reached BLR & Paperwork Submitted: Feb 4, 2013 6:20 AM IST

Stage 4: Bangalore Customs

This part of my life is called as "deadly wait" :( :fingers-crossed:
DHL assisted me in all possible ways so there is nothing to be blamed on them here.

Tracking Info:
9Df1MvH.png


Finally got physical inspection clearance yesterday night only. Phew! :rolleyes:

One shipment box = Nexus + Bumper = Total customs duty = ₹1051/- :highfive:
The logic/rule of 16% accessory rate on whole shipment did not apply for me. My shipment box and phone box were open and inspected.
So people who are in Bangalore and worried about ordering both phone and accessory in same Google Play order - sit back and relax! :cool:

Customs breakup:
  • Basic customs duty: 260.00
  • Counter vailing duty: 263.00
  • Storage charge: 120.00
  • Handling fee: 350.00
  • Service tax 12%: 56.40
  • Education Cess 2.00%: 1.13
  • Higher Education Cess 1.00%: 0.56
Total: 1051.09 (paid to delivery guy)

Stage 5: Delivery

DHL processed for delivery early morning today.
DHL delivered today at 3:15 PM Feb 9, 2013
Box status: Opened for inspection
Documents received: DHL customs invoice, Google Play packaging/delivery slip (not invoice)

Total cost incurred for Nexus & Official Bumper: 20300 + 1741 + 1051 = 23092 INR :good:


IllUMINATUz said:
If you see the first few pages, you will know how hard it was for me to keep this thread open that was even closed by the moderator the first day i opened it.
I thank all the posters for keeping this thread alive..
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I would also like to thank IllUMINATUz for this wonderful thread.
Let us all continue the good work of sharing and helping others and increase our N4 user/fan base. :)

Hope the info shared here is useful for other buddies and don't forget to hit
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if it helped. :)
Any clarification or info needed guys, ask here or PM me anytime!
Happy to help! [P.S.: Yeah, I just went and got a new microsim from nearby Vodafone store too :p]
 
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vettijack

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Nexus 4 on the way home :)

Placed order at Play Store on 2nd Feb (11.30 PM).
Shipping email from Google on 6th Feb (3:22 PM).
Mail from PPOBox saying shipped to India on 6th Feb (11:48 PM).
Mail from PPOBox saying dispatched through BLUEDART after customs clearance on 9th Feb (7:57 PM)

Waiting with heart in my mouth :fingers-crossed:
 
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Hw much customs and total cost u paid for ppobox ?
vettijack said:
Placed order at Play Store on 2nd Feb (11.30 PM).
Shipping email from Google on 6th Feb (3:22 PM).
Mail from PPOBox saying shipped to India on 6th Feb (11:48 PM).
Mail from PPOBox saying dispatched through BLUEDART after customs clearance on 9th Feb (7:57 PM)

Waiting with heart in my mouth :fingers-crossed:
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Hw much customs and total cost u paid for ppobox ?
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Following is the total amount I have paid to PPOBox

Total fees for shipment are below:

Item Actual Weight Including Volumetric: 440.0

ICC Shipping, Handling & Taxes: 618

Duty & Clearance Fees: Rs. 216

Additional Insurance: Rs. 390.88
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Total Due: Rs. 1,358
 
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shrix

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vettijack said:
Placed order at Play Store on 2nd Feb (11.30 PM).
Shipping email from Google on 6th Feb (3:22 PM).
Mail from PPOBox saying shipped to India on 6th Feb (11:48 PM).
Mail from PPOBox saying dispatched through BLUEDART after customs clearance on 9th Feb (7:57 PM)

Waiting with heart in my mouth :fingers-crossed:
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I have also got the mail at 7:35pm 9th feb. Which says it is dispatched & given the Bluedart tracking no.
But on Bluedart tracking site it is not showing any update with that no. Is it normal?
 
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ckranjan

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shrix said:
I have also got the mail at 7:35pm 9th feb. Which says it is dispatched & given the Bluedart tracking no.
But on Bluedart tracking site it is not showing any update with that no. Is it normal?
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vettijack said:
I am in the same boat. Tracking not yet reflected in bluedart website. :good:
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dont worry. it takes upto 24 hrs to reflect in the website. just chill.

mine is still sitting in dubai.
 
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mananknl

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image4u said:
Fedex delivered my Nexus 4 today after sitting on it for 2 days in Gurgaon. They charged Rs.1641/- for custom duty.

This is for all the guys in NCR who are curious to know why such high custom duty is charged.

The assessed value is right (21456). They don't Google and assess it 30-35k but they add CVD (2%) amd SAD (4%) making total duty 6.08%. :(

On the top of it Fedex charges Rs.337 (300 + 37 service tax).

So, the total for Hopshopgo becomes 23213 (20284 + 1288 shipping + 1641 duty). This is same if one gets it through PPObox including NY Tax. But you get it sealed with PPObox whereas the box was opened in case of Hopshopgo + Fedex.

If someone wants me to upload Fedex invoice for custom duty, let me know.
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Why is fedex charging money from us ? Any why is CVD and SAD only being charged in Delhi ?

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Btw i cleared my 3rd year in mbbs and hope to get the beauty soon. :p

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ckranjan

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mananknl said:
Why is fedex charging money from us ? Any why is CVD and SAD only being charged in Delhi ?

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i think this is wrong. CVD or Countervailing Duty is only charged if a like product is not manufactured or produced in India. Also CVD is type of SAD and not different duties. CVD = 2Xcustom duty(approx.) so for mobiles total duty = 2+(2*2)=6 % approx.

"Additional Duty (Countervailing Duty) (CVD):
This additional duty is levied under section 3 (1) of the Custom Tariff Act and is equal to excise duty levied on a like product manufactured or produced in India. If a like product is not manufactured or produced in India, the excise duty that would be leviable on that product had it been manufactured or produced in India is the duty payable. If the product is leviable at different rates, the highest rate among those rates is the rate applicable. Such duty is leviable on the value of goods plus basic custom duty payable. eg. If the customs value of goods is Rs. 5000 and rate of basic customs duty is 10% and excise duty on similar goods produced in India is 20%, CVD will be Rs.1100/-.

Additional Duty to compensate duty on inputs used by Indian manufacturers. This Additional Duty is levied under section 3(3) of the Customs Act. It can be charged on all goods by the central government to counter balance excise duty leviable to raw materials, components and other inputs similar to those used in the production of such good. "

i think to increase their revenues and impress their bosses they have reverted to wrongdoing
 
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    IllUMINATUz
    IllUMINATUz
    Hi Fellow Indians,

    Welcome to the Indian Discussion Thread for Nexus 4.








    Pricing & Purchase​



    For importing it..

    I suggest you to head over to saptakmohanta.blogspot.in


    for a detailed info about importing and the steps with a short and sweet review for dessert. :)


    Thanks, saptak1990​


    Statistics​


    All of those who have ordered from play store, please fill in this Nexus 4 Indian Users' Play Store order statistics form. This will help us help each other and get an overview of ordering and shipping statistics.​


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    Reviews​


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    Di@blo
    Di@blo
    My N4 - Timeline

    Well well well..guess who just knocked at my door today? :D
    I'm seeing a lot of Jan 29 early birds like me getting their Nexi (oh, was that not the plural? ;)) today. I could've got it a lot earlier if it wasn't for the snail-paced Bangalore customs who made my phone sit in their office for one whole week. :mad:

    Well, BLR customs may be dead slow but as someone already pointed out, they won't charge ridiculous customs duty I guess. You will come to know why at the end of this post.

    Timeline of My N4

    Stage 1: Google Play

    Order Date/Time: Jan 29, 2013 9:27 AM PST
    Items: 1 x Nexus 16GB, 1 x Official Bumper (same order)
    Shipped to: HSG
    Shipped Date: Jan 29, 2013 2:41 PM PST (same day!)
    Payment Mode: US Credit Card

    Order Progress:
    yuC9RKM.png


    Mails Received: (in order)
    1. Your Google Play Order Receipt from Jan 29, 2013 (did not go to Pre-Order, shows shipping estimate 1 - 2 weeks)
    2. Google Inc. $382.98 - Your order is on hold: Please update your credit card (Reason: High value transaction blocked by bank's fraud protection. Friend got verification call and block was released, tried payment again with same card and went through this time)
    3. Payment update confirmation - Google Order #XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    4. Google Inc. $382.98 - Your order is in progress
    5. Your Google Play Order from Jan 29, 2013 Has Shipped

    Cost breakup:
    • Nexus 4 16GB - $349
    • Nexus 4 Official Bumper - $19.99
    • Shipping to Portland, Oregon - $13.99
    • State Tax: $0
    Total = $382.98 (No forex involved and saved a bit here, hence paid only ₹20300 to friend :good:)

    Stage 2: HopShopGo

    HSG received Date/Time: Jan 31, 2013 9:27 AM PST
    Tracking Info:
    osluvTZ.png


    HSG updated package in account at: Jan 31, 2013 6:45 PM PST (approx.)
    Nexus + Bumper Actual Weight: 0.5kg
    Nexus + Bumper Volumetric Weight: 0.87kg
    Chargeable Weight: 1kg
    Shipping Mode: Express (DHL)
    Declared Value in HSG: $368.99 (no taxes or Google Play shipping charges)

    Cost breakup:
    • International Shipping: $25.92
    • Fuel Surchage: $2.88
    • Mandatory Insurance: $2.59
    Total = $31.39 (Paid with Citibank CC via PayPal ₹1741 including forex charges)

    Stage 3: DHL

    DHL Shipping Started: Feb 1, 2013 11:11 AM PST
    DHL Shipment Reached BLR & Paperwork Submitted: Feb 4, 2013 6:20 AM IST

    Stage 4: Bangalore Customs

    This part of my life is called as "deadly wait" :( :fingers-crossed:
    DHL assisted me in all possible ways so there is nothing to be blamed on them here.

    Tracking Info:
    9Df1MvH.png


    Finally got physical inspection clearance yesterday night only. Phew! :rolleyes:

    One shipment box = Nexus + Bumper = Total customs duty = ₹1051/- :highfive:
    The logic/rule of 16% accessory rate on whole shipment did not apply for me. My shipment box and phone box were open and inspected.
    So people who are in Bangalore and worried about ordering both phone and accessory in same Google Play order - sit back and relax! :cool:

    Customs breakup:
    • Basic customs duty: 260.00
    • Counter vailing duty: 263.00
    • Storage charge: 120.00
    • Handling fee: 350.00
    • Service tax 12%: 56.40
    • Education Cess 2.00%: 1.13
    • Higher Education Cess 1.00%: 0.56
    Total: 1051.09 (paid to delivery guy)

    Stage 5: Delivery

    DHL processed for delivery early morning today.
    DHL delivered today at 3:15 PM Feb 9, 2013
    Box status: Opened for inspection
    Documents received: DHL customs invoice, Google Play packaging/delivery slip (not invoice)

    Total cost incurred for Nexus & Official Bumper: 20300 + 1741 + 1051 = 23092 INR :good:


    IllUMINATUz said:
    If you see the first few pages, you will know how hard it was for me to keep this thread open that was even closed by the moderator the first day i opened it.
    I thank all the posters for keeping this thread alive..
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    I would also like to thank IllUMINATUz for this wonderful thread.
    Let us all continue the good work of sharing and helping others and increase our N4 user/fan base. :)

    Hope the info shared here is useful for other buddies and don't forget to hit
    SPGLWI2.png
    if it helped. :)
    Any clarification or info needed guys, ask here or PM me anytime!
    Happy to help! [P.S.: Yeah, I just went and got a new microsim from nearby Vodafone store too :p]
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    Hi guys

    Two days back I posted that my Nexus 4 had fallen and its display was broken. Today I went to local lg service centre . They were very helpful and agreed to change the screen. I was surprised to hear that. They assured me that I was their 4th customer bringing a Nexus fur screen replacement. So I was happy to know that. Also the total cost will be 46oo rs.
    If you're from hyderabad looking for a screen replacement , you can go to

    Bhagya communications
    Maheswari complex
    Masab tank
    Hyderabad.

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    vikas_toad
    So finally my nexus 4 is here..​
    here are the details

    Service Used : PPOBox.com

    Ordered on 28th of November
    Delivered to my friend on December 31st

    Then my friend had to ship it to ppobox so excluding the two day delay for my package to reach ppobox,

    Wednesday, January 09, 2013 14:20 NEW YORK SHIPMENT RECEIVED IN US HUB
    Wednesday, January 09, 2013 20:20 NEW YORK SHIPMENT LEFT US HUB TO INDIA
    Wednesday, January 09, 2013 21:21 NEW YORK SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT TO INDIA
    Thursday, January 10, 2013 23:21 MUMBAI SHIPMENT REACHED INDIA
    Thursday, January 10, 2013 23:33 MUMBAI SHIPMENT UNDER CUSTOM CLEARANCE

    Then Thursday Night got an email that i have to pay for shipping and custom clearance
    I paid it on January 11 around 1pm

    Custom Office works only half day on Saturdays and it is a holiday on Sunday, I guess.

    And then from here the tracking(on ppobox) still shows that shipment is under custom clearance :p
    but on Monday, January 14, 2013 @ 19:51
    i got a mail from ppobox that my package has been dispatched locally, I was also provided the bluedart tracking number.
    From then on, i had to track my package from bluedart website
    Then finally,

    Tuesday, January 15, 2013 16:27 the phone was delivered to me :)
    and the seal was not broken :laugh:

    The Cost breakup :

    The Google Part


    Shipping Status Quantity Item Price
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Ship:
    4-5 weeks 1 Nexus 4 (16GB) $349.00
    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Shipping: $13.99
    Tax: $24.84
    Total: $387.83 = 21,211.86 INR


    PPOBox Part

    Total fees for shipment are below:

    Item Actual Weight Including Volumetric: 600.0

    ICC Shipping, Handling & Taxes: 618

    Duty & Clearance Fees: Rs. 573

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total Due: Rs. 1,191



    Octroi Part

    had to pay for Octroi aswell since I reside inside Maharashtra

    Octroi: 953INR
    Service Charge: 100INR
    Total Payable: 1053INR

    Grand Total

    Google Part + PPOBox part + Octroi part =
    21,211.86 + 1191 + 1053 =

    23,455.86INR (Inc Octroi) ( 22,402.86 Ex Octroi)


    NOTE:: Since the phone was first shipped to North Carolina(NC) from where the phone was shipped by my friend to PPOBox in New York(NY), the tax was only 24USD in NC as against 32-34USD in New York(NY). However additional shipping cost was approx 10USD so in total (24+10 = 34USD)about the same of what it would have cost if the phone was directly shipped to ppobox

    PPOBox Review:
    I have suggested many users to use PPOBox and would advice them again for the following reasons (as experienced by myself)

    1: It is an ICC Worldwide subsidary - Read on google what it is, they have been in this particular shop and forward service around the world for more than 30 years.
    2: Top Notch custom clearance and packaging and local shipping(Blue Dart) - took exactly two days:48 hours(you should provide them with the bill) and the seal wasn't broken (unlike from other services like HSG etc where the package is delayed, Seal is broken, Phone is switched on many a times etc item marked wrongly as electronics attracting a fine upto 20pc etc via DHL or other- that is because the package aren't shipped under ICC Next Flight service.. so custom official open each and every package and what not). The phone box was inside a thick cardboard box with lots of styrofoam packaging peanuts
    3: You pay them the custom clearance fees and shipping once your package reaches India - This results in accurate(live market) currency conversion rates and no overcharging (unlike other services who charge you beforehand and obviously more than the actual amount.. i paid only 1191INR inc shipping and custom duty )
    4: They have a physical office in Andheri, Mumbai - That always gives a sense of assurance(Unlike other services who simply transfer all shipping work to the respective Courier offices and if, god forbid anything untowardly happens, you are left at the mercy of the courier company)
    5: They have an Indian customer Care landline phone number (022-4064 1090) - Do I even have to explain why that is beneficial? :D
    6: Excellent Customer Support: It is truly excellent! and i mean TRULY EXCELLENT(sorry for shouting :p). I could always reach the online support (online website chat and email correspondence - Divyank) during the usual 8 hour office timings 9am-5pm (some times even till 9pm). All my online chat queries were answered within minutes and my emails answered satisfactorily within 12 hours.

    I would again strongly suggest and advice everyone to use ppobox.com. It is cheapest,safest,best and the most experienced service for USA-INDIA and UK-INDIA(back and forth)

    phew,, hope this writeup is detailed enough :angel::)
    now it is time for me to get back to my Nexus 4 :D
    and by the way, here is my nexus 4
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    Comparison

    Here is a comparison of the total cost for a Nexus 4 16 GB through different forwarding services.

    PPO Box

    Nexus 4 16 GB - 395.21 USD ~ Rs 22600 (Incl NY Tax) (Read few posts saying some people were charged only 377.5 USD incl NY tax, in that case ~ Rs 21600 )
    Shipping for 2lbs - Rs 1000 (Insurance extra but can be insured only upto 200 USD)
    Duty - Rs 600

    Total : Rs 24200 / Rs 23200

    comGateway / HopShopGo

    Nexus 4 16 GB - 362.99 USD ~ Rs 20750
    Shipping 1kg - 30 USD incl insurance, fuel surcharge etc ~ Rs 1700 (First kg free offer valid till Dec 31st - HopShopGo, if you can avail that offer even better!)
    Customs - Rs 1000 incl DHL handling fee

    Total : Rs 23450

    Borderlinx

    Nexus 4 16 GB - 387.64 USD ~ Rs 22150 (Incl OH Tax)
    Shipping plus customs - 56.77 USD ~ Rs 3240 (Customs is prepaid and you need to pay the complete amount to Borderlinx along with the shipping cost and includes insurance)

    Total : Rs 25390
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