Redeeming Accor Points by Shopping for Electronics, Lifestyle etc.

[ccTimeBaby]

Has anyone tried redeeming Accor Points through shopping for electronics and other articles? They have some good deals on iPhones and speakers - but I am not sure if customs or import duty will be levied. Below, I am trying to buy Marshall Emberton and the selling merchant is based out of Netherlands.
If the customs duty is levied, what percentage is it for electronics?

 

[ccTimeBaby]

I emailed the merchant delivering this particular product. As per them, the customs/VAT will be applied.

 

[Anupama_Jha]

I emailed the merchant delivering this particular product. As per them, the customs/VAT will be applied.

How much ?

Suppose, I am buying iPhone 14 for 88k points, so when and how much will have to pay as customs/import duty ?

Pls answer someone @S S V

 

[QUIKSILVER27]

In addition to the 18% GST rate, iPhones imported into India are subject to a 20% basic customs duty (BCD) and a 10% social welfare surcharge. The customs duty is based on the assessed value of the phone, including shipping and insurance charges. For example, the iPhone 15 Pro, which retails for $999 in the US, will retail for Rs 1,34,900 in India, including taxes. This would mean that the phone will be subject to 22% duties and 18% GST

 

[ccTimeBaby]

How much ?

Suppose, I am buying iPhone 14 for 88k points, so when and how much will have to pay as customs/import duty ?

Pls answer someone @S S V

In my opinion, it's not worth it to import iPhone using Accor Points. You would still be paying 35-40% of the article value. Plus, shipping takes a tonne of time - To check it, I had placed an order for pendrive with the same merchant from Accor on 27th Feb and it is stuck at Frankfurt's port since 5th March as per DHL.

 

[Sunil R]

Has anyone tried redeeming Accor Points through shopping for electronics and other articles? They have some good deals on iPhones and speakers - but I am not sure if customs or import duty will be levied. Below, I am trying to buy Marshall Emberton and the selling merchant is based out of Netherlands.
If the customs duty is levied, what percentage is it for electronics?

Last year, I purchased the Samsung Galaxy S23 for 132,596 Accor points (currently it's 159,050 for the same phone). The merchant is from the Netherlands. Instead of shipping it to India, I decided to have it delivered to a Canadian address (my cousin brought it to India). I paid approximately $200 CAD (12,000 Indian rupees) for customs clearance. I am sure it would have been 3-4 times the price in India.