Can you bring tobacco or cigarettes to India?

• Tobacco

  allowed, within limits

  One of: 100 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 125 g of tobacco, included within the traveller's general Duty Free Allowance. Cigarettes beyond this are dutiable at 256%.

  Also covers: tobacco, cigarettes, cigars

  Checked 2026-08-13 — Source: Chennai Customs Zone (CBIC) — Passenger Clearance FAQ (duty-free allowances, prohibited/restricted goods)

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