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India State Import Guide

Import from China to Delhi (NCT)

Delhi NCT and its surrounding NCR (National Capital Region) form India's largest wholesale and retail market. ICD Tughlakabad is India's largest inland container depot by volume, connected to JNPT via dedicated freight corridor rail. Delhi's proximity to large consumer markets makes it a major distribution hub for China-sourced goods.

โฑ๏ธ 22โ€“30 days (sea via JNPT + rail), 4โ€“6 days (air) โš“ Tughlakabad ICD ๐Ÿญ Consumer Goods & FMCG
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ICD Tughlakabad processes over 500,000 TEUs annually โ€” more than most Indian sea ports.

โš“ Ports & Customs Infrastructure โ€” Delhi (NCT)

Sea Ports
  • โš“Tughlakabad ICD (India's largest inland depot)
  • โš“Patparganj ICD
  • โš“Loni ICD
International Airports (Air Cargo)
  • โœˆ๏ธIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) โ€” Air Cargo Complex
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • ๐ŸญICD Tughlakabad
  • ๐ŸญICD Patparganj
  • ๐ŸญICD Loni (Ghaziabad)
  • ๐ŸญICD Dadri (Noida)
Sea Transit from China
22โ€“30 days (sea via JNPT + rail), 4โ€“6 days (air)
Customs Zone
Delhi Customs Commissionerate (Air & Land), ICD Tughlakabad Customs

Key Industries & Top China Imports โ€” Delhi (NCT)

Industries
  • โ€บConsumer Goods & FMCG
  • โ€บElectronics & IT Products
  • โ€บGarments & Fashion
  • โ€บMachinery & Industrial Equipment
  • โ€บHandicrafts & Gifts
Top Products from China
  • โ€บConsumer electronics
  • โ€บElectrical goods & appliances
  • โ€บReadymade garments & accessories
  • โ€บIndustrial machinery
  • โ€บPlastic goods & raw materials

Free Calculators for Delhi (NCT) 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 Delhi (NCT)

ICD Tughlakabad is India's largest Inland Container Depot, located in south Delhi. Containers shipped from China to JNPT are railed directly to Tughlakabad under customs bond, and customs clearance happens at the ICD โ€” importers collect duty-paid goods locally without traveling to Mumbai. This saves 3โ€“5 days and significant drayage costs.