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India City Import Guide — Delhi

Import from China to Delhi / NCR

Delhi NCR is India's largest import distribution hub. ICD Tughlakabad handles the highest volume of any ICD in India, connected to JNPT via 1,300+ km of dedicated freight rail. Importers in Delhi benefit from competitive LCL rates, multiple CFS options, and a large pool of customs brokers.

⏱️ 22–30 days sea (via JNPT + rail), 4–6 days air ICD Tughlakabad 🏭 Consumer Electronics
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File your Bill of Entry (B/E) in advance at JNPT under "Direct Port Delivery" scheme to skip ICD storage and collect goods within 24 hours of vessel arrival.

Customs Infrastructure — Delhi / NCR, Delhi

Port / ICD: ICD Tughlakabad (largest inland depot in India)
✈️ Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport — Air Cargo Complex (DEL)
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • 🏭ICD Tughlakabad
  • 🏭ICD Patparganj
  • 🏭ICD Loni (Ghaziabad)
  • 🏭ICD Dadri (Greater Noida)
Sea Transit from China
22–30 days sea (via JNPT + rail), 4–6 days air
Customs Zone
Delhi Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Delhi / NCR

Industries
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Garments & Fashion
  • Machinery
  • Consumer Goods
  • Auto Parts
Top Products from China
  • Consumer electronics
  • Ready-made garments
  • Industrial machinery
  • Plastic goods
  • Electrical appliances

Free Calculators for Delhi / NCR Importers

India IGST, BCD, and landed cost — all free, no sign-up required

Sea Freight Cost Calculator China to India

Use our sea freight cost calculator china to india to calculate sea freight costs from China to Indian ports. 2026 LCL and FCL rates to Mumbai/JNPT, Chennai, Mundra, Kolkata, and Kochi with transit times.

India Import Duty Calculator — China to India Customs Costs

Use our india import duty calculator to calculate indian customs duty (BCD), IGST, Social Welfare Surcharge, and total import cost for goods shipped from China to India.

India IGST Import Calculator — China to India Tax & Duty Cost

Use our india igst import calculator to calculate iGST, Basic Customs Duty, and Social Welfare Surcharge on goods imported from China to India. Shows recoverable IGST for GST-registered importers.

Landed Cost Calculator — Total China Import Cost Per Unit

Use our landed cost calculator to calculate the true landed cost per unit for China imports. Includes FOB, freight, insurance, duties, MPF, broker fees, and local delivery in one calculation.

📋 India Import Duty Quick Reference

Duty Basis
CIF Value (in INR)
BCD Range
0% – 20%
IGST Rates
5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
SWS
10% of BCD
De Minimis
₹1 (essentially nil)
IGST Recoverable?
Yes — for GST-registered

IGST formula: IGST Base = CIF + BCD + SWS. IGST = Base × IGST Rate. GST-registered importers recover IGST as Input Tax Credit.

Frequently Asked Questions — Importing from China to Delhi / NCR

After vessel arrival at JNPT: customs clearance at JNPT 1–3 days → rail transit JNPT to ICD Tughlakabad 2–3 days → ICD delivery 1 day. Total: 4–7 days after JNPT arrival. Pre-filing your Bill of Entry before vessel arrival can reduce this to 3–5 days.