China-India door-to-door logistics is a mature one-stop freight solution for Chinese manufacturers, cross-border sellers and traders expanding the Indian market, covering cargo pickup from factories/warehouses nationwide in China all the way to doorstep delivery at designated addresses across India, saving clients from complicated port pick-up and cumbersome local import customs formalities.
The full logistics chain includes domestic truck collection, China export customs clearance, international air/sea carriage, India import customs declaration, tax settlement and local last-mile distribution. Two mainstream cooperation modes: DDP and DDU.
DDP Door to Door: Quotation includes import duty, IGST, surcharge and all clearance expenses; recipients receive goods at home with zero extra payment, the mainstream option for cross-border e-commerce parcels, small trial orders and spare parts shipments.
DDU Door to Door: Only covers ocean/air freight and customs brokerage; all Indian import taxes and duties shall be undertaken by consignees, suitable for large local enterprises holding complete IEC & GST registration with in-house customs teams.
Two core shipping options
1. Air Freight Door-to-Door
Transit time: 3–7 working days (direct flight 3–5 days, hub transfer 5–7 days) Applicable cargo: electronic accessories, precision parts, high-value samples, urgent mechanical fittings, apparel batches Main entry airports: Delhi(DEL), Mumbai(BOM), Bangalore(BLR), Chennai(MAA), Hyderabad(HYD)
2. Sea Freight Door-to-Door
Transit time: 18–35 working days; coastal cities ~18–25 days, inland ICD destinations ~28–35 days Applicable cargo: bulk furniture, building materials, hardware, textiles, household commodities, large machinery; support FCL full container & LCL consolidation shipment Main destination ports: Nhava Sheva(JNPT Mumbai), Mundra(Gujarat), Chennai, Kolkata, Vizag
Coverage & Customs Advantage
Our delivery network covers core Indian cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kolkata, Surat, Coimbatore and nationwide remote towns. Familiar with India’s strict import compliance rules: mandatory IEC code for importers, BIS certification for electronics, FSSAI for food, WPC for wireless products; proficient in ICEGATE electronic customs filing to avoid cargo detention, unexpected fines and delivery delays caused by wrong HS coding or incomplete documents. India’s tax composition includes basic customs duty (0%-35%), IGST(5%/12%/18%/28%) plus social welfare surcharge; DDP service locks all landed cost in advance to avoid sudden policy tariff adjustment risks.
For SMEs unfamiliar with frequent-changing India import policies, professional door-to-door logistics cuts unexpected tax losses and operational risks, providing stable logistics backup for long-term Indian market layout.