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India City Import Guide โ€” Tamil Nadu

Import from China to Tirupur

Tirupur contributes ~50% of India's total knitwear exports (US$4 billion+) and is the world's second-largest knitwear manufacturing center after Bangladesh. The city's manufacturing sector imports Chinese knitting machines, accessories, dyes, and chemicals extensively. ICD Tirupur provides local customs clearance.

โฑ๏ธ 18โ€“24 days sea (via Chennai), 4โ€“7 days air via Coimbatore โš“ ICD Tirupur ๐Ÿญ Knitwear & Hosiery
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Tirupur's textile importers should ensure Chinese chemical imports carry REACH/hazmat documentation as Indian customs screens textile chemicals carefully.

โš“ Customs Infrastructure โ€” Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

โš“ Port / ICD: ICD Tirupur (Avanashi Road) + Coimbatore
โœˆ๏ธ Airport: Coimbatore Airport CJB (30 km)
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • ๐ŸญICD Tirupur (Avanashi)
Sea Transit from China
18โ€“24 days sea (via Chennai), 4โ€“7 days air via Coimbatore
Customs Zone
Tamil Nadu Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports โ€” Tirupur

Industries
  • โ€บKnitwear & Hosiery
  • โ€บTextile Dyeing & Finishing
  • โ€บGarment Accessories
  • โ€บPackaging
  • โ€บSpinning Machinery
Top Products from China
  • โ€บKnitting machines & needles
  • โ€บDyeing chemicals & auxiliaries
  • โ€บElastic & zipper accessories from China
  • โ€บPackaging materials
  • โ€บSpinning machine parts

Free Calculators for Tirupur Importers

India IGST, BCD, and landed cost โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ India Import Duty Quick Reference

Duty Basis
CIF Value (in INR)
BCD Range
0% โ€“ 20%
IGST Rates
5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
SWS
10% of BCD
De Minimis
โ‚น1 (essentially nil)
IGST Recoverable?
Yes โ€” for GST-registered

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

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Importing from China to Tirupur

Top Chinese imports via ICD Tirupur: knitting machines and needles (from Hangzhou, Suzhou knitwear machinery clusters), textile dyes and dyeing auxiliaries (from Zhejiang chemical exporters), elastic tapes and zippers (from Yiwu), garment labels and trims, and packaging materials (from multiple Chinese regions).