Import from China to Pune

Pune is India's automobile capital and a major engineering hub. The city's industrial belt (Pimpri-Chinchwad, Bhosari, Chakan, Talegaon) hosts Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, Bajaj, and 2,500+ auto component manufacturers importing heavily from China. ICD Pune at Talegaon provides convenient customs clearance.

⏱️ 16–22 days sea (via JNPT), 5–7 days air ⚓ ICD Pune 🏭 Automobiles & Auto Components

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ICD Talegaon connects to JNPT via the Pune-Mumbai Expressway (150 km, ~2.5 hrs) or via rail freight. CFS at Dronagiri (Navi Mumbai) is preferred for some importers for speed.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Pune, Maharashtra

⚓ Port / ICD: ICD Pune (Talegaon) + JNPT (via expressway/rail)

✈️ Airport: Pune Airport — Lohegaon (PNQ)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Pune (Talegaon)
🏭CFS Dronagiri (Navi Mumbai, ~130 km)

Sea Transit from China

16–22 days sea (via JNPT), 5–7 days air

Customs Zone

Maharashtra Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Pune

Industries

›Automobiles & Auto Components
›IT & Electronics
›Engineering & Machinery
›Pharma & Biotech
›FMCG

Free Calculators for Pune 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 Pune

What is the difference between ICD Talegaon and using JNPT directly for Pune importers? +

ICD Talegaon: goods are moved to Pune under customs bond and cleared locally, saving drayage to JNPT. Cost: slightly higher terminal handling charges but lower drayage. JNPT direct: pick up at JNPT terminal after customs clearance, then transport ~150 km to Pune. For FCL, ICD Talegaon is usually more convenient; for LCL, CFS Dronagiri or JNPT CFS may offer faster delivery.

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