Import from China to Hyderabad

Hyderabad is India's pharmaceutical capital and IT hub. Genome Valley, one of Asia's largest biotech clusters, drives massive imports of Chinese pharmaceutical intermediates and APIs. HYD Airport handles significant air cargo including sensitive pharma freight. ICD Sanathnagar connects to Chennai Port by rail.

⏱️ 20–26 days sea (via Chennai), 4–7 days air ⚓ ICD Hyderabad 🏭 Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

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Pharma importers should note that certain APIs are classified as "prohibited" or "restricted" imports requiring additional CDSCO/DGFT licenses beyond standard customs clearance.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Hyderabad, Telangana

⚓ Port / ICD: ICD Hyderabad (Sanathnagar) + HYD Air Cargo

✈️ Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Sanathnagar (Hyderabad)
🏭ICD Patancheru
🏭CFS SIMA

Sea Transit from China

20–26 days sea (via Chennai), 4–7 days air

Customs Zone

Telangana Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Hyderabad

Industries

›Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
›IT Hardware
›Specialty Chemicals
›Food Processing
›Aerospace

Free Calculators for Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad

What licenses do pharma companies need to import APIs from China to Hyderabad? +

Importing pharmaceutical APIs requires: Import Export Code (IEC), CDSCO import license for each API, and in some cases DGFT authorizations. APIs classified as "Essential Drug" may have quantity restrictions. The customs clearance at ICD Hyderabad requires all these documents before release. Work with a customs broker experienced in pharma imports.

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