Are there customs duties for gaming software (e.g. videogame software)?
Response: Yes, any software that is interactive with the user (e.g. music, videos, or games) is subject to customs duties. Question 7: Are there any free trade zones or programs available to U.S. companies that wish to export or otherwise do business in the IT and telecommunications sectors in India such as duty exemptions or special exemptions? Response: There are no free trade zones or programs available to U.S. companies wishing to do business in the IT or telecommunications sectors that offer duty exemptions or special exemptions. At present there are eight “Special Economic Zones” (SEZs) located throughout India with plans for the creation of 22 more SEZs. Any goods that are brought into an SEZ are totally exempt from tariff and excise duties. SEZs are used for the re-export of goods from India to other countries. If goods in an SEZ are sold in the Indian domestic market, the goods will be subject to all applicable tariffs and excise duties. Question 8: Are there currently any geo
