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India State Import Guide

Import from China to Gujarat

Gujarat operates India's largest private port (Mundra) and one of the busiest government ports (Kandla). The state is a major hub for textiles, chemicals, and ceramics, with a highly active import community sourcing from China. Mundra offers direct China shipping routes with some of the shortest transit times on the west coast.

โฑ๏ธ 16โ€“20 days (sea from Shanghai), 5โ€“7 days (air) โš“ Mundra Port ๐Ÿญ Textiles & Synthetic Fabrics
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Mundra Port handles over 7 million TEUs annually and offers 3โ€“4 direct weekly sailings from Chinese mega-ports.

โš“ Ports & Customs Infrastructure โ€” Gujarat

Sea Ports
  • โš“Mundra Port (India's largest private port)
  • โš“Kandla Port (Deendayal Port)
  • โš“Hazira Port (Surat)
International Airports (Air Cargo)
  • โœˆ๏ธAhmedabad โ€” Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (AMD)
  • โœˆ๏ธSurat โ€” Surat Airport (STV)
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • ๐ŸญICD Ahmedabad (Sabarmati)
  • ๐ŸญICD Vadodara
  • ๐ŸญICD Rajkot
  • ๐ŸญICD Surat (Hazira)
Sea Transit from China
16โ€“20 days (sea from Shanghai), 5โ€“7 days (air)
Customs Zone
Mundra Customs Commissionerate, Kandla Customs Commissionerate

Key Industries & Top China Imports โ€” Gujarat

Industries
  • โ€บTextiles & Synthetic Fabrics
  • โ€บChemicals & Pharmaceuticals
  • โ€บCeramics & Tiles
  • โ€บDiamonds & Jewellery
  • โ€บEngineering Goods
Top Products from China
  • โ€บSynthetic yarn & fabric machinery
  • โ€บChemical raw materials
  • โ€บCeramic raw materials & equipment
  • โ€บDiamond processing machinery
  • โ€บElectrical machinery & components

Free Calculators for Gujarat 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 Gujarat

For Gujarat-based importers, Mundra typically offers lower total landed costs than JNPT due to shorter inland drayage distance, competitive port charges, and faster customs processing. Mundra's direct China services are frequent, making it competitive for both FCL and LCL shipments.
Gujarat's biggest China import categories: synthetic fibre & textile machinery, chemical intermediates & raw materials, ceramic raw materials & tile-making equipment, engineering components, pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and electrical machinery. Surat's diamond processing sector also imports specialized Chinese equipment.