Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Entrepreneur's Book Gift Held by Delhi Customs
Imagine someone sent you a book as a gift, but when it arrived, the customs people wanted you to pay money to get it.
That's what happened to an entrepreneur.
The customs officials asked for money, even though it was a gift, and the person didn't want to pay.
Now, the book is stuck at the customs office, and the person never received their gift.
People online are now discussing how gifts sent to India can be difficult to receive due to customs fees.
An entrepreneur shared their experience with Delhi Customs on social media.
An author sent a book as a gift from the Netherlands.
Customs officials asked the recipient for payment.
The recipient refused to pay and did not collect the book.
The book remains in the customs warehouse.
- Who
- Harshdeep Rapal, the author, and Delhi Customs officials.
- What
- A book sent as a gift was held by Delhi Customs.
- When
- 3 years prior to the reporting, with the post published on October 2, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi Customs, originating in the Netherlands.
- Why
- Customs officials demanded payment, leading to the book not being released.
- Subject
- Book sent as a gift
- Sender
- Author in the Netherlands
- Recipient
- Harshdeep Rapal, CEO of Legitt
- Location
- Delhi Customs
- Issue
- Customs officials demanded payment for the book