Import from China to India
YiwuHQ sources products from Chinese factories and ships them to India. You choose the product and quantity; we handle the supplier, quality inspection, export paperwork and freight, and you receive one quote.
- Main ports
- Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Mundra and Chennai
- Sea freight (typical)
- about 12 to 22 days
- Air freight (typical)
- about 5 to 10 days
- Express courier (typical)
- about 3 to 7 days
How shipping to India works
- 1. Production. The factory makes your order. Each product page shows its production lead time.
- 2. Inspection. We check quantity, quality and packaging before the goods leave the factory.
- 3. Export. Goods move to a Chinese port or airport and clear export customs.
- 4. Transit. Sea freight arrives at Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Mundra and Chennai; air freight lands at your nearest international airport.
- 5. Import and delivery. Customs clearance in India, then delivery to your address, by your broker or by us under DAP or DDP terms.
Which shipping terms to choose
- FOB: you have a freight forwarder and want control of the ocean freight.
- CIF: you want one price that lands the goods at your port.
- DAP: delivered to your address, and you handle customs.
- DDP: delivered with duties and taxes paid. The simplest choice for a first import.
Not sure? Say so in your request and we quote the option that fits. See all Incoterms.
Importing from China to India: common questions
How long does shipping from China to India take?
Sea freight from China to India typically takes about 12 to 22 days, port to port. Air freight usually takes about 5 to 10 days and express courier about 3 to 7 days. These are typical ranges: routing, season and customs clearance change the actual time. Add the production lead time shown on each product.
Which ports do goods from China arrive at in India?
Most containers from China to India arrive at Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Mundra and Chennai.
What is the cheapest way to ship from China to India?
Sea freight is the cheapest per unit for medium and large orders. Small shipments can go as shared-container (LCL) sea freight. Air freight and express cost more per kilogram but suit light, urgent or high-value goods.
Do I pay import duty when importing from China to India?
Import duty and tax in India depend on the product's HS code and the customs value. We provide the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading your customs broker needs. If you prefer not to handle customs, ask for a DDP quote, where delivery, duties and taxes are included.
How do I start importing from China to India with YiwuHQ?
Pick a product or send a sourcing request with your quantity and India as the destination. We reply with a firm unit price, lead time and shipping terms, then manage production, inspection and delivery.
Get a quote delivered to India
Tell us the product and quantity. We reply with a firm price, lead time and shipping terms.
