Import from China to Mumbai

Mumbai is India's commercial capital and home to JNPT — the nation's busiest container port. Importers in Mumbai have unmatched logistics options: 40+ weekly shipping services from China, multiple ICD options, a deep pool of licensed customs brokers, and proximity to India's largest consumer market.

⏱️ 14–18 days sea (from Shanghai), 4–6 days air ⚓ JNPT (Nhava 🏭 Pharmaceuticals

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Use ICD Mulund or Dronagiri for faster CFS turnaround vs. direct JNPT terminal pickup, especially for LCL cargo.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Mumbai, Maharashtra

⚓ Port / ICD: JNPT (Nhava Sheva) — India's #1 container port

✈️ Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Mulund
🏭ICD Dronagiri (Navi Mumbai)
🏭JNPT Container Terminal

Sea Transit from China

14–18 days sea (from Shanghai), 4–6 days air

Customs Zone

Maharashtra Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Mumbai

Industries

›Pharmaceuticals
›Financial Services Procurement
›FMCG
›Fashion & Garments
›Chemicals

Free Calculators for Mumbai 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 Mumbai

How many direct shipping lines operate from China to JNPT Mumbai? +

Over 15 major container lines (COSCO, MSC, Maersk, Evergreen, ONE, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, etc.) operate direct or near-direct services from Chinese mega-ports to JNPT. Frequency ranges from daily departures from Shanghai to weekly from smaller ports. Ask your freight forwarder for current schedule options.

What is the free time allowance at JNPT and what happens after? +

Standard free time at JNPT terminal: 3–5 days (varies by shipping line and terminal). After free time, demurrage charges of ₹5,000–15,000/container/day apply. Pre-clearing your Bill of Entry (B/E) before vessel arrival is critical to avoid demurrage at JNPT.

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