Import from China to Ludhiana

Ludhiana is India's hosiery capital and the world's largest bicycle parts manufacturing city. ICD Sahnewal is one of the top-performing ICDs in India by container volume, processing thousands of TEUs monthly primarily from China. The industrial ecosystem around Ludhiana is one of the most concentrated China-import hubs in north India.

⏱️ 22–28 days sea (via Mundra/JNPT + rail), 5–7 days air via Delhi ⚓ ICD Ludhiana 🏭 Hosiery & Knitwear

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ICD Ludhiana has direct rail service to both Mundra and JNPT under dedicated freight corridor — ask your forwarder about the fastest routing for your cargo.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Ludhiana, Punjab

⚓ Port / ICD: ICD Ludhiana (Sahnewal) — one of India's busiest inland depots

✈️ Airport: Sahnewal Airport (LUH)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Ludhiana (Sahnewal)

Sea Transit from China

22–28 days sea (via Mundra/JNPT + rail), 5–7 days air via Delhi

Customs Zone

Punjab Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Ludhiana

Industries

›Hosiery & Knitwear
›Bicycles & Bicycle Parts
›Machine Tools
›Textile Machinery
›Auto Parts

Free Calculators for Ludhiana 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 Ludhiana

What is the typical duty on bicycle parts and hosiery machinery imported from China to Ludhiana? +

Bicycle parts from China: BCD varies by component (0–15%). Bicycle parts attract 15–30% BCD + 18% IGST for most categories. Hosiery knitting machinery: 7.5% BCD + 18% IGST (creditable for manufacturers). Some hosiery machinery may qualify for concessional rates under specific notifications. Consult ICD Ludhiana's customs team for current rates.

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