Import into India
Step-by-step guides to importing handicrafts and decor into India — ICEGATE, bill of entry, BCD/IGST duty, and clearance.
Customs Duty on Imports into India: BCD, IGST & Surcharges
How to estimate the landed cost of imports into India: Basic Customs Duty (BCD), IGST, Social Welfare Surcharge, and how ITC-HS classification drives the r
Sea vs Air Freight from Indian Ports
Sea (FCL/LCL) vs air freight from major Indian ports (Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Kolkata): cost, transit time, and when each fits handicraft shipments
Importing Handicrafts from China into India: A Guide
A practical guide for Indian importers sourcing handicrafts and decor from China: finding suppliers, MOQ, quality control, payment, shipping to Indian port
Shipping Bill & Export Documentation from India
The export documents Indian exporters need: shipping bill (via ICEGATE), commercial invoice, packing list, AD Code registration, and how the customs EDI pr
Bill of Entry & Customs Clearance in India (ICEGATE)
How import customs clearance works in India: filing the bill of entry on ICEGATE, assessment, examination, duty payment, and release
How to Import Handicrafts into India: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to importing handicrafts and home decor into India: IEC, finding overseas suppliers, Incoterms, bill of entry, customs duty, and clear