VAT on import from outside the country

Padma (Partner) (24 Points)

10 November 2010  

Hi,

My firm wants to export household furniture from China to India based on requirements of our clients, who are interior designers in Hyderabad and Bangalore. The furniture will be purchased by the owner of the house who has employed the interior designer and will be for his/her personal use.

I want to know that besides customs duty are there any other duties that need to be paid by the customer (eg: SAD, VAT).

Thanks