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[Nexus 4 General] anirudh412:
You keep asking the same questions again and again. No matter what the price of the phone is, if they cannot prove that the phone is meant for personal use, or is bought as a gift, then they WILL have to pay customs. It is at the discretion of the customs officer. This can be done either by opening the box and keeping the phone on them at all times, or sweet talking the officer.

And, no. Neither the Nexus 4 nor the Nexus 10 have International Warranty.
[Nexus 4 General] nikufellow:
How about 8gb version from ebay - this will be my first bid at ebay so curious !
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
the one on ebay is of fixed price (Buy Now) and not bidding.. and I suggest you go for the 16gb one.. the price difference is just about 3 to 4 thousand.. not like iphone.. double (well almost..)
[Nexus 4 General] X 0 M0RF:
Will b less dude..one game nowadays comes to 1.5GB..then ur music, movies, camera data etc...

Sent from my RaZr HD.
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
my music alone is about 5 GB.. LOL.. the camera should take about 100MB per minute of video.. and I take a couple of minutes and poof.. memory full.. I hate that.. we can maybe root (Its meant for that) it and have USB-OTG for more storage.. that sounds more sensible..

@ for those who have warranty questions when device being imported :

The seller in ebay says "All our imported products come with respective original manufacturer's warranty and most of the manufacturers have authorized service centres in India. We do not represent any brand or manufacturer."

so that should mean that LG service centers here will take care of your phone in case of any damage provided you have the TIN on your bill that's genuine..

Sorry but I had to dig in more and figured that what google says is pretty contrasting.. we must ask LG for correct information. But as earlier posts said, if nexus 4 is not released in India, those having it might face a problem when procuring spare parts for it here.

I am merely summing up what I know and what we discussed. so it's still unclear whether LG will cover it or not but the conclusion is that LG service centers would charge you for repairing the device. So when purchasing it, please be prepared to shell out money just in case..

well..the problem here is for example HTC One X the one I am currently using, is that the components are compressed to make the phone slim and in the process the space for battery reduces thus the lower capacity and the whole case is sealed. that's similar to the nexus 4 that comes with non removable battery and the whole phone is sealed off and thus due to keeping the phone slim and light, the space available for battery reduces and thus the lower capacity.. its' a common problem in all the unibody design phones..
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
- sorry double post -
[Nexus 4 General] shishirasm:
Hey, Happy Diwali guys... :) May this Diwali bring us all a Nexus 4... :)
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
Thanks.. and happy diwali to you too.. :D

the saddest part is that I have to go to office this diwali.. :crying:
[Nexus 4 General] edge12345:
do something good on Diwali ...RESIGN :D
[Nexus 4 General] abhi2889:
Oh why?? :( I have connected VPN and just waiting for it to go live and my friend in US to wake up :P

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It should be the same 2 day business days shipping as mentioned in Play store. So it should take up around 3-5 days max. I hope they don't mess up this time :angel:

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Can anyone tell me if LA is going through day light saving or not? because current PST time which is showed in google is around 1.5 hours behind neglecting AM/PM but Saint loius is only 0.5 hours behind as it is having dau light saving right now.
[Nexus 4 General] Mohit12:
Google Nexus 4 goes back on sale TODAY in the US.

Can anyone get two? One for me, one for you?

I'll pay extra. I live in Mumbai. I'll come pick it up from you, if you want.
[Nexus 4 General] Dhwanik:
my parents said no at last moment :crying:

EXAM RESULTS to be blamed :crying::(:crying::(:crying::(
[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
The American Bazaar

Did anyone order from The American Bazaar? I wonder how they'll be able to book, now that the limit has been imposed by Google.
[Nexus 4 General] assholepussystandard:
Same here..

Please some one help
[Nexus 4 General] abhi2889:
I wish i could but my friend is already bringing iPad mini and nexus 4 so couldn't. I hope some one else help u out though.. :)

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So sad bro :(
[Nexus 4 General] Mohit12:
He still can get it.

You're allowed to carry 2 phones, saying both are for personal use.

Even if that isn't the case, and he does get charged for customs, I'm willing to pay the duties.

If you can help I'll REALLY appreciate it.
[Nexus 4 General] assholepussystandard:
I can give someone advance just now..

Just to book the nexus 4 .. coz i wont be available at 1:30 AM.. I m going out of station just now..

Someone booking plz book 2
[Nexus 4 General] Pratz1:
I feel pretty screwed now. Also what about the other sites that were taking the pre-orders like shopyourworld, grabmore?
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
I'm going to TRY ordering 2 with a MyUS address. Hopefully they don't cancel my order. :S

If I do get both, I'd be willing to sell 1. Preferably to someone from Bangalore so that there will be no hassle of mailing, but if no one from Bangalore wants it, then other parts of India.
[Nexus 4 General] anshumandash:
Hopshopgo should be a good option in my opinion. It is in a state which is tax free. So you don't pay tax while buying the phone and it is promoted by eBay. So you should be able to trust them. And they have some discount offer on shipping right now.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
Any link to eBay promoting them? 10% off, sounds good. Any personal experience with them? I'm inclined towards MyUS, do you think hopshopgo would be a better choice?
[Nexus 4 General] Mohit12:
I'm on their site. I can't find the Nexus 4, at least using their search bar.

Have you used the site yourself before?
[Nexus 4 General] ed10000:
Are you looking at their Buy For Me service? I don't think they'll list Nexus 4. You need to take the US address they provide, order the phone yourself, and have them forward it back to India.
[Nexus 4 General] Mohit12:
I don't have enough money in my PayPal to complete the transaction. Will they accept an Indian CC?
[Nexus 4 General] adil_:
Me, me, me...

I would love to get it if you buy two...

I live in bagalkot... and have a lot of friends in bangalore... so no problem of mailing...
[Nexus 4 General] abhi2889:
Guys I need some help..

When ever I try to enter my friend's US mobile number to register a new address, it is giving me an invalid area code error. Please provide any specific format that we have to use to enter the number
[Nexus 4 General] TheQuarterMile:
Yah ordered a Pantech Burst got shipped should reach by 3rd Dec let's see il tell you the details
[Nexus 4 General] Harkunwar:
Any one who can get a Nexus 4 for me :o

I can get it from New Delhi. My cousin sister came yesterday from london and I wasn't able to get it because it was out of stock. She atleast bought a nexus 7 from an offline store 2 hrs before the flight. Now waiting for my nexus 7. I need nexus 4 more :/ :\

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check one review of hopshopgo here

http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/hopshopgo.com
[Nexus 4 General] TheQuarterMile:
Can anyone tell me how much will be the approx tax+ shipping if I ship it to NYC from Google Play store the Nexus 4 16gb Variant?
[Nexus 4 General] chaitanya87:
Lucky you . dhl said it was second Saturday and my phone will reach me on Monday.
[Nexus 4 General] akshayoh:
can i use Virtual prepaid card instead of debit/credit card???
[Nexus 4 General] blackhaty:
Did customs open your package?
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
in navi mumbai there is no octroi.

anyone living in mumbai and mumbai subburbs who were not charged octroi
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
You getting it through DHL too?

That is contradicted by posts like the one below:

So really, just order what you want and stop worrying so much about things that are not under your control.
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
Its still in transit...called up the DHL CC..the Rep said the Customs clearance is completed and Duty is 1000.

Guess i'll have it my hand on monday. Hope it isnt opened.. will update once get the phone...cant wait:victory:
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
I found most of the users here facing the custom charge problem. Which shipping service provides best delivery regarding custom charge?
[Nexus 4 General] droidnexii:
Yea got it trough DHL express..

My phone sat on customs for 2 days...

Bangalore customs might be slow but they wont charge much duty...
[Nexus 4 General] :
BorderLinx

.....

Their Shipping is customs inclusive.

But their address is not in tax-free state. You will have to pay tax to google..

...................
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
The last line is not clear to me. Can u explain how to pay tax to Google?

Send from Xperia U
[Nexus 4 General] ayushnasa:
No idea....Will reach me on Monday
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
I am not from any metro city. So I am worry about the custom duty charge part. Can anybody suggests me which service provider will be the best for me? Here in my town no problem with dhl or blue dart. Also I would like to use my father's axis bank titanium debit card. Anybody use such card before?

Send from Xperia U
[Nexus 4 General] sb9772:
Nexus 4

Order date: Jan 29, 2013 9:28:36 AM PST [Google Play Store]

Received Email From Google - Great news! Your order on Google Play has shipped. *February 2*

UPS Information :

United States 02/01/2013 2:10 P.M. Order Processed: Ready for UPS

02/04/2013 2:00 P.M. Origin Scan

Louisville, KY, United States 02/04/2013 5:04 P.M. Departure Scan

02/04/2013 6:49 P.M Arrival Scan

Newark, NJ, United States	02/04/2013 10:16 P.M. Departure Scan

02/05/2013 5:10 A.M. Out For Delivery

New York, NY, United States 02/05/2013 11:33 A.M. Delivered

'PPOBOX'

February 7, 2013	2333	MUMBAI	SHIPMENT UNDER CUSTOM CLEARANCE

February 7, 2013	2321	MUMBAI	SHIPMENT REACHED INDIA

February 6, 2013	2121	NEW YORK	SHIPMENT IN TRANSIT TO INDIA

February 6, 2013	2020	NEW YORK	SHIPMENT LEFT US HUB TO INDIA

February 6, 2013	1420	NEW YORK	SHIPMENT RECEIVED IN US HUB

January 29, 2013	0002	NEW YORK	AWAITING THE ITEM FROM SELLER

January 29, 2013	0000	NEW YORK	SHIPMENT INFORMATION RECEIVED

BLUEDART

Pickup Date	08 February 2013

From	Mumbai

To	Kolkata

Status	SHIPMENT DELIVERED

Date of Delivery	09 February 2013

Time of Delivery	14:11

Recipient	S Bhattacharya

Total Google Play Amount : 22491.36 INR.

Nexus 4 (16GB)	$349.00

Nexus 4 Bumper (Black) $19.99

Shipping:	$13.99

Tax:	$33.99

Total : $416.97

Total PPOBOX Amount : 1386 INR.

Item Actual Weight Including Volumetric: 540.0

ICC Shipping, Handling & Taxes: 618

Duty & Clearance Fees: Rs. 544

Additional Insurance: Rs. 224

Google Nexus 4 16 GB + Google Nexus 4 Bumper Case : 23874 INR. [Entire Amount]

Ordered via 'PPOBOX' - Package is Untouched & Unopened . Thanks to 'PPOBOX' for Brilliant Service & All other fellow members of 'XDA Developer' Thanks for all the help . Good luck to everyone & If this post help anyone , Don't forget to hit 'THANKS' Button .
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
That's good to know. I don't mind a delay as long as it means the customs calculation is fair.

It's included on your final amount calculation when you check out on Google Play Store.
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
There are some State Taxes in US (like Octroi in Maharashtra). For eg., OH tax is about $22 while for NY is $33 and it's ZERO for OR, where HSG/ comG is located! So that's somewhere makes a significant difference :)
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
That's the reason why I chose HSG. I don't mind paying customs n stuff to India, but not to a country I'm not even a citizen of. :D
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
What about PPO box custom charge?

Send from Xperia U
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
That's prepaid. But eventually it'll cost you more than HSG/ comG. Plus their insurance is up to $200 only!!
[Nexus 4 General] Dhiraj:
Nexus price is more than 200$ . So extra charge for insurance.

Send from Xperia U
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
No, correct me if I'm wrong but even with extra charge your entire shipment is not insured AFAIK.
[Nexus 4 General] ashishv:
Is octroi also prepaid???
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Received my lovely nexus. wow......loving it.
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
I totally agree with Saptak. The total cost for me including google order, bank transaction chargers, and HSG shipping charges came upto 21600.

So, even if I'm charged little high on customs It won't take big hit on the total cost in getting the device to my home.

HSG gives 100 % insurance for lost/damage in transit.
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Hi All,

I have received my package at 12noon today. It was shipped through HSG. My package was intact. No tampering with the phone box seal. Though the custom was quite high.

HSG attach the copy of the invoice with the package. Even the original invoice was also their in the pack.

So the total charges comes out to be -

Paid to google - $363 = Rs. 20100 (paid through Citibank CC) (16GB)

Paid to HSG - Rs. 1200 (paid through paypal using citibank CC)

Custom charges - Rs 1500 (paid to the delivery boy)

Total = Rs 22800

Still not bad. I used the standard shipping and my package got delivered on the 5th day.

Extremely happy to receive my lovely Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
Hi All,

I kindly request you to update your statuses here if you received your device.

Happy Nexus'ing
[Nexus 4 General] cordlessbrain:
Sheet is in view mode only.
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
Thank you buddy for starting a wonderful thread.:cool:
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
Yes... Check OP... You will find the other link where you can update your information..

You are welcome buddy..

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..
[Nexus 4 General] varshil:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] alex40:
Because of this thread many Indians are now proud owners of Nexus 4. Keep up the good work:victory:
[Nexus 4 General] trueblueram:
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?
[Nexus 4 General] varshil:
Hey any1 of you want to order any accessories from US? I have my bumper sitting at hsg. So if any1 of you want to order too we can share the shipping and customs.... it will save a lot of our money.. i stay in mumbai so mumbaites are prefered.

@op- can you plz write in your op that if you want to order accessories order it seaparately. And it will be better if you order collectively with other members to save shipping and customs.. even i need sm1 to ship his accessories so that even i can save money. Thanks
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
You are lucky to get seal intact and also got the google invoice..

My box was opened by customs and i didnt the Google's original Invoice.
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
I think it is quite obvious that you'll save money by consolidating different packages into 1 shipment.
[Nexus 4 General] Maxxxxxxxxxx:
waiting time starts now :S
[Nexus 4 General] mammenj:
( EVENT CATEGORY

09 Feb 13 5:47 PM - Shipment on hold - DELHI )

Anybody get the above status from DHL? Or what does it mean?

Edit:

just talked to dhl, and they said it's on hold for customs and the customs will be INR 1700 but that amount is subject to change. He also said they will try to clear customs today only if possible and asked me to check at 11 pm IST.
[Nexus 4 General] varshil:
No no. I am telling to ship all accessories of different people as one shipment. Fr eg. My bumper, sm1s else scratchguard, sm1s else case. All 3 are consolidated and sent as 1 shipment. So that the shipping cost and customs are divided by all 3 of us.
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
My shipment just departed Cincinnati, OH.

I know what you mean. I'm saying it should be obvious to people that they can do that and split the shipping charges amongst themselves.

Still, considering some of the questions being asked here, some people really do not understand the obvious. :D
[Nexus 4 General] chintan.y.t@gmail.com:
mumbai customs+octroi.

plz anyone tell me the total customs+octroi charges paid by people living in mumbai and mumbai suburbs.:confused:

also write the name of shipping service used

:confused:
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
50 GB Free cloud storage on Box!

Hey Nexus 4 owners! Guess what, there's some good news on cloud storage! Box is offering 50 GB free cloud storage for new registration through this link: https://www.box.com/signup/o/dell_50gb_give_get

Though it says it's an exclusive offer for Dell, I signed up & got my 50 GB cloud storage (I use Samsung notebook). This 50 GB could come really handy for Nexus 4 users with no micro SD card slot, especially for 8 GB N4 owners! :good:
[Nexus 4 General] D3LeT3:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] sheik_yerbouti:
It goes to East Midlands-UK and then to Leipzig-Germany before arriving in India. Should be here in a day or 2.
[Nexus 4 General] debsuvra:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] vaibkulk:
Mostly on your expected delivery day or at max a day before
[Nexus 4 General] varshil:
Ya but can it be done? Please ask hsg? If it can be done, i am ready for it...
[Nexus 4 General] IllUMINATUz:
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..
[Nexus 4 General] D3LeT3:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] X0LARIUM:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] image4u:
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.
[Nexus 4 General] vettijack:
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:
[Nexus 4 General] younussm:
Hw much customs and total cost u paid for ppobox ?
[Nexus 4 General] vettijack:
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

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total Due: Rs. 1,358
[Nexus 4 General] shrix:
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?
[Nexus 4 General] vettijack:
I am in the same boat. Tracking not yet reflected in bluedart website. :good:
[Nexus 4 General] ckranjan:
dont worry. it takes upto 24 hrs to reflect in the website. just chill.

mine is still sitting in dubai.
[Nexus 4 General] mananknl:
Why is fedex charging money from us ? Any why is CVD and SAD only being charged in Delhi ?
[Nexus 4 General] varshil:
Btw i cleared my 3rd year in mbbs and hope to get the beauty soon. :p
[Nexus 4 General] ckranjan:
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
[Nexus 4 General] saptak1990:
Now what is this SAD? This is really SAD, you know!! Never expected Delhi customs would add duties as per their whim! Never heard of such a tax, and I'm pretty sure there should nothing more than 2% customs on mobiles!!
[Nexus 4 General] ckranjan:
see my previous post