| For the purpose of Customs clearance of arriving passengers, a two channel system has been adopted
(i) Green Channel for passengers not having any dutiable goods.
(ii) Red Channel for passengers having dutiable goods.
However,
| (i) |
All the passengers shall ensure to file correct declaration of their baggage. |
| (ii) |
Green channel passengers must deposit the customs portion of the disembarkation card to the custom official at the gate before leaving the terminal. |
| (iii) |
Declaration of foreign exchange/currency has be made before the custom officers in the following cases : |
| |
(a) |
where the value of foreign currency notes exceed US $ 5000 or equivalent |
| |
(b) |
where the aggregate value of foreign exchange including currency exceeds US $ 10,000 or equivalent |
- Passengers walking through the Green Channel with dutiable / prohibited goods are liable to prosecution/penalty and confiscation of goods.
Trafficking of Narcotics and Psychotropic substances is a serious offence and is punishable with imprisonment.
Reference Site
http://www.cbec.gov.in | 
