Import from China to Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has a coastline spanning over 970 km with multiple operational ports. Visakhapatnam (Vizag) Port is the deepest landlocked port in India and a major handler of bulk cargo. The state's pharma, steel, and agri-processing sectors drive significant imports from China.

⏱️ 16–22 days (sea from Shanghai), 5–8 days (air) ⚓ Visakhapatnam Port 🏭 Pharmaceuticals

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Krishnapatnam Port near Nellore handles one of the fastest growing container volumes on India's eastern coast.

⚓ Ports & Customs Infrastructure — Andhra Pradesh

Sea Ports

⚓Visakhapatnam Port (Vizag)
⚓Krishnapatnam Port
⚓Kakinada Port
⚓Gangavaram Port

International Airports (Air Cargo)

✈️Visakhapatnam — VSKP Airport (VTZ)
✈️Tirupati Airport (TIR)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Visakhapatnam
🏭ICD Hyderabad (for north AP)

Sea Transit from China

16–22 days (sea from Shanghai), 5–8 days (air)

Customs Zone

Visakhapatnam Customs Commissionerate, Krishnapatnam Customs

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Andhra Pradesh

Industries

›Pharmaceuticals
›Steel & Metallurgy
›Agri-Processing & Aquaculture
›Mining Equipment
›Fertilisers

Free Calculators for Andhra Pradesh 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 Andhra Pradesh

What are the main Chinese imports into Andhra Pradesh? +

AP's largest China import categories: pharmaceutical intermediates (for the pharma belt around Hyderabad-AP corridor), steel inputs and metal alloys (Visakhapatnam steel plant area), aquaculture equipment and feeds (for the large shrimp farming industry), and fertilizer raw materials including potash and phosphatic chemicals.

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