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[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
Had a chat with HopShopGo agent, and after the chat I can confirm that borderLinx is much better option.. :(

Julianne:

Hello Arshdeep, Welcome to comGateway Live Chat Service. You are now chatting with Julianne. Our subject discussion you have chosen today will be about Charges. How may I assist you?

Arshdeep:

[17:43:16]- Hi Julianne, Actually I have ordered 1 phone which costs 350$

Arshdeep:

[17:43:42]- at your address and I want to ship it to India when it arrives

Arshdeep:

[17:43:52]- duties that I will have to pay?

Julianne:

[17:43:55]- Yes, how may i assist you then?

Arshdeep:

[17:45:38]- What will be the duties and taxes or customs on it?

Julianne:

[17:46:53]- We are unable to advise with regards to customs taxes, you may wish to contact your local custom for the charges pertaining to the item.

Arshdeep:

[17:47:08]- will it be added when you will send it or will I have to pay while receiving the Item?

Julianne:

[17:48:11]- For India shipments, the custom will be charge to you, thus, we are unable to advise the taxes.

Arshdeep:

[17:48:12]- In the orders that you ship to India on routine, do those orders reach India on time or some get hold with customs officers?

Arshdeep:

[17:49:15]- ok that I understand that they will charge me, but will it be paid to the delivery boy or at any office?

Julianne:

[17:50:55]- Usually the packages arriving had no problems with shipping unless due to price discrepancies.

Julianne:

[17:51:33]- We do not represent the customs, thus, any custom related issues, holding of packages / taxes, please assist to contact your local custom for confirmation.

Arshdeep:

[17:52:43]- Other sites charge about 2% for customs in their shipping bill only, thats why I was asking.. So I will have to deal with them on my own.. :(

Julianne:

[17:53:51]- Unfortunately, HopShopGo do not process taxes for your country Arshdeep.

Arshdeep:

[17:54:38]- Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
I don't think so it will be a problem at all. Their Delivery Agent in India would be some company like BlueDart or Fedex for sure. Besides they have got better reviews compared to BORDERLINX.

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One query i had that how do these company recognize that the package belongs to so and so person when they receive it at their US Addresses. I don't think so the address is unique for each customer. So what if two or more people have the same name. How would they differentiate that to which customer does this package belongs supposing they have 5 customers who have the same name.
[Nexus 4 General] njankit:
IIRC, the c/o part is unique
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
Ok what is your address?? there is an C/O in each address.. that is care of, so they distinguish with that..

Like my address is:

XXXXX Name

17146 NE Sandy Blvd

c/o INP-XXX

Portland

OREGON 97230

Tel: : 503-914-6317
[Nexus 4 General] njankit:
Correction : -

HDFC's foreign transaction fee is 3.5% and using this, i found out that 1 United States Dollar = 57.604842 Indian Rupee as of today.
[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
Ok Its the same as yours...i think you guyz are right this C/O part would be unique for each customer but don't you think its only triple digits or rather alphabets in my case.
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
Yeah it's alphabets in my case too..

Rest what was your order date and time, people have started getting shipping and tracking numbers.. mine is still pending..

I ordered at 10.30 AM PST on 28th Nov.. :(
[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
Yes i think that is about the same as what citibank charged me. So were you also charged immediately as soon as you paid because the mail google sends says that you will be charged only when your order ships but i was charged immediately.???

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Mine is pending too mine was around 11:20 A.M CST the same date as yours.

I am just hoping HOPSHOPGO doesn't screw up at CUSTOMS in India. :confused:

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I booked when the waiting time was 4-5 weeks. I don't think so we would get a shipping estimate soon.
[Nexus 4 General] brar.arsh:
I ordered at same window of 4-5 weeks.. Actually I was able to order at 12.10PM on 27th but order somehow got cancelled, the I ordered again on 28th.. :(
[Nexus 4 General] bagmar.rakesh:
Is there any service where somebody could get the Nexus 4 from the US for a charge. Just curios to know.:fingers-crossed: I am so obsessed with it now after reading so many forums that I need to get this phone immediately.:p
[Nexus 4 General] emanoj.i9103:
Man, You made post #7782 in this thread. Would be easier for you, had you read the Opening Post of this thread. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33799377&postcount=1

EDIT: If you mean some one bringing in person, you have to find yourselves. No official service available as such
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
So how did u order this them. Hoping you will get the device soon.
[Nexus 4 General] bagmar.rakesh:
Sorry, the reason I asked this question was if these providers might have changed their rates with so much demand for the nexus 4. Anyways thanks for reminding me.

I guess I will check out ebay deals or something local if available.
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Package forwarders don't care what you ship. Google hasn't increased any rates on N4. Neither has any forwarder raised any shipment rates.
[Nexus 4 General] depletion:
Yeah i called fedex and they said that not sure and they will check and email me.But i don't know how long it will take to clear the delay
[Nexus 4 General] 'thunder'rocky:
2nd Order

My frnd in the US has ordered it for me this time...still havnt recieved the 2nd bullet so little nervous...im using ppo box now....

i jst want d device anyhow...dont mind d extra bucks...hope it gets thru dis time :)
[Nexus 4 General] ddz334:
No. Tabs are not in the phone category. Phones ate in essential item category and attract 4% (now 6%) duty. While trans ate not in this and can be charged up to 16%(old). I do not know if there is any change for this status in this budget. Check it out before you proceed
[Nexus 4 General] pra12:
how to go back to indian play store?

ok guys i have successfully purchased the nexus 4 by using your valuable inputs thanks for this awesome community,now when i use my nexus 4 i am not facing any problem just a thing every time i open the play store is opens the us play store not the Indian one ,i do not have a particular problem with that but if i want to buy something apps or books(now yeah...:D),i have to pay every time in dollars so there is any method from which i can revert back to Indian play store??????
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
^

Change your address to Indian address. Not sure whether it would work.
[Nexus 4 General] zubin111:
As far as i have read there is increase in excise duty on mobile phones and not customs duty, excise is applicable only to phones officially sold and manufactured in India. There is no change in the basic customs duty apart from cars :good:
[Nexus 4 General] keyrun8:
I ordered the phone on 16th, the dollar rate was around 54.5 INR at the time and SBI Cards charged me 3.5% for foreign transaction.
[Nexus 4 General] pra12:
where is the option for that??:rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 General] NishantM:
Under Settings of Google Wallet.
[Nexus 4 General] pawansunder:
According to the previous post the customs is mumbai may come upto max 1500 INR and in US every state has its own tax rates....

they differ from state to state, In alaska the taxes are zero....

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I odered on 25th feb and have received only two bullets.....:silly:
[Nexus 4 General] rahulmr:
Clearance delay

Hi ,

I ordered the phone and its in bangalore cutoms .It reached yesterday 12.00 AM. anyone has any idea whether the clearane happens after 5 PM or something ?

I received a call today from DHL and they enquired its an used , new phone ?? Do I need to submit anything ?they have not asked me anything till now

Thanks :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] afdals:
Im also in same boat :confused:
[Nexus 4 General] gkrishn:
It will take 2-3 days, sometimes for Bangalore customs to clear it.

Sent from PA Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
[Nexus 4 General] rahulmr:
any idea about the customs charges in bengaluru ?
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
I would suggest that you should mail your invoice(which google send to us while ordering) to them by contacting their customer care.

I noticed that invoice which google had send with boxes doesn't have any info about the valuation of the product so customs will not know about the

actual valuation of your product and they may mark it as undervalued.

Just talk to DHL customer care.:)

Sample of invoice which I received from google.
[Nexus 4 General] vbhtt:
Just clarifying one thing,

When you buy something on the Play Store, you always pay in $s(or the developer's currency). You just see the price in Rupees

Sent from my bowl of jelly!
[Nexus 4 General] rahulmr:
But do i need to send unless asked ?

ANyone from bangalore who already received can reply please
[Nexus 4 General] Mindfreak14:
Guys my phone is en route Portland,US - Brussels, Belgium-Heathrow, London - next stop ???

I'm from Mumbai..

And will DHL call upon custom Clearence or I hv to follow up nd enquire??
[Nexus 4 General] ddz334:
After London it was Bangalore for me
[Nexus 4 General] Aka91:
hello guys!

how much time did DHL take to get the product to india!

?

thanks!
[Nexus 4 General] bagmar.rakesh:
Woww...I am going through the posts of all you guys and wish that you get your phones as soon as possible without any issues and with minimum possible duties....It seems nothing less than a thriller while the Nexus hops through various cities on DHL or any courier for that matter and until this baby lands up here...Hats off to you guys for maintaining so much patience. May the force be with you..:cowboy::good::good:

I just got mine paying 28.5K from a local guy I got hold off on OLX. S/N : 212KPSLXXXXX6. 16GB. Is there any way I can confirm the date of manufacturing using the serial no?
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
There is a full threa devoted to that only. Just search.

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Sometimes they don't ask and you have to pay more customs because of it.

So call them and tell them that invoice doesn't have value of phone written on it so

you want to send another invoice to them.

My suggestion is that you should insist on it.
[Nexus 4 General] anubhav77:
Nexy with Bangalore customs

Mine is in same state as yours from last night. I spoke to DHL folks today and offered to send invoice from google. However, they told me the invoice from comgateway [forwarding company I used] its declaration of value is sufficient and things are fine and they don't need any more documents from me.

Never the less they are helpful people and you can still call them and ask.

They also told me customs work on saturday as well [except second Saturday] ... so keeping my fingers crossed.

Do update me when your nexy is cleared or delivered.

-Anubhav
[Nexus 4 General] akhz99:
Mine just reached delhi facility an hour ago.. lets see what they do...

Btw play store now seeling ebooks in india

Sent from my XT910
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
Customs duty increased three-fold!

So how many of you guys listened to the budget today & realized it's true major impact on potential Nexus owners? PC has increased customs duty from 2% to 6%!!! That means, if your Nexus 4 clears customs after 31st March, you'd pay 3 times as much for customs! Ouch! That's gotta hurt. :eek:
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35952318

HERE IT IS!!!
[Nexus 4 General] pawansunder:
Declared value

How much amount did you declare in the product value?
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
Yeah same question.I declared 363+30(international shipping)=$393.

Is it ok to declare more than the official invoice.

I had read somewhere that shipping has to be added to it but still not sure.
[Nexus 4 General] bagmar.rakesh:
Thanks for the linky..I tried the search function but somehow its not working temporarily. I check the thread and my phone was manufactured in Dec 2012 :crying: I hope it does not have any washed out colors or light bleed. Yet to open it.

BTW, are there any dry screen protectors which even covers the bent edges of the phone. Or should I go for the wet install type - the zagg invisible shield kinda protectors? I have heard a lot about Gadgetshieldz and seems to be reasonably priced among the wet ones.

I have checked the accessory threads but don't see any dry ones which can cover the edges. Please suggest. I need to order one immediately so that I can apply something for protection as soon as possible.
[Nexus 4 General] zubin111:
As i mentioned earlier, there is no increase in customs rate, the increase is in EXCISE rate which is different from customs, Excise is applicable only to phone assembled, manufactured or legally sold in India. So it would not affect the customs duty, unless he wrongly interprets it as customs duty... :p
[Nexus 4 General] dipeshpp:
Help!

When I sign in using my google account, I get a message Sorry! Devices on Google Play is not available in your country yet. I am connected to the US VPN service. Do I have to make any settings in my google account? Perhaps google is tracking my android device location...
[Nexus 4 General] gvdprasad:
hi,yesterday my mobile reached bangalore. please send me model format of invoice and customer care mail address .

i am not recieved any call from DHL yet.tracking summary display as Clearance processing complete at BANGALORE - INDIA. :confused:

thankyou
[Nexus 4 General] anubhav77:
I declared only the phone value (actually comgateway only asked for how much you want to insure for) ie $349 only. I believe that is what need to be declared as well.
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
If your clearance process is completed then you don't need to send it to dhl.

I told them to send to avoid getting undervalued by customs and since urs already cleared so you don't need it.

By the way where you exactly stay in Bangalore?

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Google doesn't track your android device location.

Connect your VPN and open http://www.tracemyip.org/ to confirm that your VPN is working.

It should show some US ip address.

If not then check your VPN settings.

If it helped then press thanx button!!

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No problem!!!!!!!:cowboy:

But please give your review/feedback on which ever case/screen guard you buy. I may also need it soon!!!!!!:D
[Nexus 4 General] gvdprasad:
i am from near hyderabad, that means Clearance completed or not? :confused:

there is no further movement on tracklist
[Nexus 4 General] ayusharad:
@

sent via ♏ ヅıllıllı Π £ ★ ū $⁴ ヅıllıllı
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
Guys needs review for this case http://www.ebay.in/itm/Soft-Flexibl...ries&hash=item3a7ed539f5&_uhb=1#ht_1917wt_906

Any other suggestions are welcomed!!!!
[Nexus 4 General] sagarmangla:
Guys anyone ordered on 28 th March?

Any updates from Google??
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
ordered on 28th feb another nexus 4 through ppobox( learned from my mistake of using comgateway :mad:),

got 2 bullet points immediately.had taken 8 days for the 1st one.:laugh:

however credit card is charged,dont know why?(they charge dring shipping):confused:

has this happened with anyone?

plz advise.
[Nexus 4 General] rakeshishere:
Since Optimus G is officially released by LG in India, does that mean getting nexus 4 serviced would be easier?

Just wanted to know since both the phones are pretty much same h/w wise with some minor differences like camera, sd slot etc

Sent from the Matrix
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
Customs clearance at Bangalore will take 2-3 days. You'll just have to wait.

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No need to send anything. Bangalore customs will value the phone at Rs. 30000 regardless of the value you declare(don't ask me why). I can confirm this because I've seen my bill of entry. So the customs will be 600, plus DHL's handling charge of 350, and some additional stuff. Expect the total to be around 1000.
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
Damn budget damn government.. Increasing prices of phones of all things!!! Increase liquor and cigars.. But not something that's important!! Anyways sorry for going off topic.. Lg and Google are still fighting while the government increases tax making it near-impossible to get them.. Hope we get carrier subsidies.. Yeah locked phones.. But we can unlock them right?? Makes me cry..

Sent from my HTC One X
[Nexus 4 General] puncha1580:
Carrier Subsidy is a really nice thought, but do you think in a country like ours, is it really possible???
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
Maybe.. Maybe not..

Maybe as everyone want a smartphone and its costly.. Thus driving more sales from people like myself who are middle-class and honour contracts and educated..

Maybe not as sales include selling to low class people too and they might sell the phone unlocked at a cheaper rates but without warranty (again something like China phones) but yeah.. We can unlock them, also purchase carrier unlocked phones as well.. But for a higher price.. Fair enough for me tho..

Sent from my HTC One X
[Nexus 4 General] sekhar447:
hey guys. This is my 1st post. I had ordered one and it says it will take 2-3 weeks for shipping from play store. I had used comgateway . Any idea if comgateway takes if nexus 4 is hipped to the address. comgateway have any issues?. If so, plse let me know that I can cancel my order.

TIA
[Nexus 4 General] gkrishn:
I had to pay dhl 850 INR, which includes custom charges and dhl handling charges. YMMV.

Sent from PA Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
[Nexus 4 General] sumy08:
Finally I had my Nexus in my hands yesterday... It really is a beauty..

Thanks to fellow members "bleh.179 & Pratz1" for their help...
[Nexus 4 General] dipeshpp:
VPN

VPN was working correctly. I could easily make out by the google search results. Somewhere in this thread, someone has mentioned that it takes time to migrate the play store account to the US. Perhaps, that it is the issue. Even market enabler doesn't seem to work on my phone. Anyway, I created a new account and ordered the phone. Let's see if and when it ships. :)
[Nexus 4 General] afdals:
My phone got stucked @ Bangalore Customs :confused:

Will they ask any document from me? :cool:
[Nexus 4 General] krunal1981:
My 3 Nexus 4's are coming on monday thanks to my friend who is coming from the United States. the countdown begins.
[Nexus 4 General] sekhar447:
can somebody help me on this plse. should I cancel the order and go for PPOBOX address?.. what is the issue with comgateway?. destination is Bangalore BTW..
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
No issues mostly. Bangalore customs are pretty ok when compared to others.
[Nexus 4 General] sekhar447:
:good: ty
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Carrier subsidy is just another name for EMI. They don't actually subsidize the cost of phone rather sell you initially for cheap and recover costs over period of the contract by making rent expensive.We already have EMI options if you buy phone from big name retailers like Chroma, Reliance Digital or Hypercity.

I for one would not like carriers to meddle with phones. Look at what's happening in US, carriers are actively delaying S/W updates for phones hoping customers will buy new devices. Even Galaxy Nexus on Verizon(US) is not getting updates on time.
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Deal - XtremeGuard sale again!

Can it get better than this? :)

XtremeGuard is now offering 75% off site-wide with FREE international shipping!

(Previously international shipping was charged $3.49 and $0.99)

Screen protector at just $1.25 and full body protection at $2.50! :D

What are you waiting for? Go go go!!
[Nexus 4 General] khabu564:
N4 Shipping

Help!

Why my n4 shipment is on hold?(attached screenshot)

I think it has cleared the customs.

Do i need to do anything?
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Hi. Clearance processing complete - doesn't means customs has cleared. It means customs processing paperwork has been done and submitted.

Physical inspection happens after that only. For now, you can call DHL customer care and enquire about the exact details. It could be just a dummy notification (as in my case) or it could be awaiting any inputs from you. DHL CC would be able to assist you.
[Nexus 4 General] dinz.s.k:
Finally Nexus 4!!!

Hi Guys,

Recieved my Sexy Nexy 4 yesterday at Pune Hinjewadi. My sis had brought it from US and sent via DTDC courier from New Delhi.

Punekars I was not charged a single penny for octroi :D :D

So anyone thinking of ordering it in Pune try ordering it in Phase 2 Hinjewadi Pune, you would save atleast the octroi charges

Cost breakup :

Google Play Store = 349$+25$+13.99 $ =~ 388 $

Courier = 225 Rs

All in All very happy..... :) :)

Hit Thanks if this post helped you
[Nexus 4 General] harshag:
Hey Buddy,

Thanks for the heads up on this link :) Super Deal

I just placed my order. How long do you think before it processes and ships?
[Nexus 4 General] Di@blo:
Np :) XG will usually process and ship your order within a day or two max.

But to reach here and delivery would take 10-15 days I think. Once before I got it on the 12th day. I'm not sure if we can predict this part.
[Nexus 4 General] ramkumar2000:
Hello guys.

Its nice to see that i can get nexus 4 in india but i wanted to ask can i buy it from US Ebay and than get it delivered to forwarding companies warehouse so that they can deliver it to my place in india..? i need to buy through ebay is coz i want to pay through credit card EMIs..
[Nexus 4 General] lovesingh25:
Yeah you can do it....

But it will be much costlier there same as in INDIA.

Talk to your bank may be they had some better plan via your credit card for EMI payments.
[Nexus 4 General] dinz.s.k:
Dude,

Try buying from ebay.in only na... somebody mentioned few threads ago that he got the nexy for 25K from ebay.in after using a 6% off discount code..

So if better try searching there is if its not feasible in ur budget try the gloabl one :) :) happy purchasing :)
[Nexus 4 General] atulalvenkar:
Once you buy from Play Store, you can call up your bank and ask them to convert it to EMI's. Lots of banks allow this. Call your bank and ask if it's possible.

There are phones for 28k-30k on India ebay itself, why buy it from US ebay where it'll cost almost the same.
[Nexus 4 General] sunhoww:
indian play store

i'm having the same issue. on the desktop, on my new nexus 4 and also on a GT-S5830. changing the addresses in google wallet (more specifically the billing address, the shipping address, and another) to an indian one doesn't seem to work.

i was worried about the forex charges. i just tried a purchase now for setCPU at $1.99. but when i came to the final confirmation page with the credit card info, they displayed the price in INR 100 (which is the price on the indian play store, btw.) hopefully i'm not gonna be charged anything extra.

so you're not actually paying anything in dollars.
[Nexus 4 General] bagmar.rakesh:
Yup, sure thing. I have ordered Gadgetshieldz full body screen protector for Nexus 4 since it seems the best option available and since they seem to ship from India and so I can get it in 2-3 days. The price is also only Rs.399 compared to other expensive options. I will post a review if its satisfactory and worth of a review.;)

But I couldn't find any dry protectors that covers the edges. I hope gadgetshield covers the edges since its a wet install protectors.
[Nexus 4 General] ramkumar2000:
thanks guys for ur replies..i asked my bank and they told me that EMI is possible even if i buy from play store, just one thing more..do u guys have any static buzzing noise in ur nexus..? i searched and found that a lot of people are facing the problem..