Quick answer
Get an Importer Exporter Code (IEC), check product licences, book air or sea freight, then file a bill of entry, pay duty and clear customs before delivery.
Before you import
Obtain an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) for commercial imports, and check whether your product needs any licence, registration or certification.
The import journey
- Agree terms with your supplier
- Book air or sea freight
- Cargo arrives at the Indian port or airport
- Bill of entry filed and duty paid
- Customs release and delivery to you
Duties and taxes
Imports usually attract basic customs duty and IGST, calculated on the assessable value. Rates depend on the product classification.
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