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Did you know? Incorrect HS codes or missing documents can hold your cargo at Indian customs for weeks — and result in penalties up to 5× the original duty amount. C2I's licensed CHA team eliminates this risk.

Licensed CHA · 48-Hour SLA

Customs Clearance Services
for China to India Imports

C2I Logistics provides professional customs clearance for all shipments imported from China to India. Our licensed Customs House Agents manage the entire process — documentation, duty filing, port coordination, and cargo release — with a guaranteed 48-hour clearance SLA.

48hr
Customs SLA
4
Major Ports
0
Hidden Fees
100%
Compliant
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JNPT Mumbai customs clearance India
🚢 JNPT Nhava Sheva · Mumbai
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Import Documentation

Documents Required for
Customs Clearance in India

Proper documentation is the single biggest factor in fast customs clearance. Our team prepares, verifies, and files every document on your behalf — eliminating delays and compliance risks.

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Document Checklist

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Commercial Invoice
Must show correct declared value, HS code & country of origin
Packing List
Item-by-item breakdown — quantity, weight, dimensions
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Original B/L for sea, AWB for air — required for clearance filing
Import Export Code (IEC)
Mandatory for all importers in India — issued by DGFT
GST Registration Certificate
Required for IGST credit claim at the time of import
Purchase Order / Proforma Invoice
Used to verify valuation and intent of import
Insurance Certificate (if any)
Required if cargo insurance was taken for the shipment
Certificate of Origin (if required)
For certain goods to avail preferential duty under FTAs

☝️ Tap each document to mark it ready. C2I prepares and files all of these on your behalf.

Clearance Process

Step-by-Step Customs
Clearance Process in India

Click each step to see full details

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Document Preparation & VerificationDay 0 – 1
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Customs clearance document preparation India

Our team collects all required documents from you and your Chinese supplier, then cross-verifies each one for accuracy before filing.

What we do
✓Commercial Invoice value and HS code verified
✓Packing List cross-checked with actual cargo
✓Bill of Lading / AWB obtained and validated
✓IEC and GST details confirmed
Risk if not handled

Errors in documents are the #1 cause of customs delays. We catch them before filing.

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HS Code Classification & Duty CalculationDay 1
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Bill of Entry Filing with Indian CustomsDay 1 – 2
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Duty Payment & IGST FilingDay 2
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Customs Examination (if required)Day 2 – 3
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Cargo Release & DeliveryDay 2 – 3
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Duty Estimator

Free Import Duty Estimator
— China to India

Enter an HSN code to get an instant indicative duty breakdown for your product. Our customs experts provide precise calculations for your specific shipment.

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Indian Ports

Ports We Clear Customs At
Across India

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JNPT Nhava Sheva Mumbai customs clearance India
Sea · India
JNPT / Nhava Sheva
Mumbai, India
India's Largest Port
#1 by volume
Weekly Vessels
200+
Clearance SLA
48 hrs
CFS Available
Yes

JNPT / Nhava Sheva

JNPT handles 55% of India's container traffic. Ideal for importers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, and Central India.

Transit from China
→Guangzhou → JNPT: 25–32 days
→Shanghai → JNPT: 28–38 days
→Shenzhen → JNPT: 26–34 days
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Pro tip: Advance filing (30 days before arrival) at JNPT can get your cargo cleared on vessel arrival day itself.

Common Mistakes

5 Customs Mistakes That
Delay or Deny Your Shipment

Click each to see the risk and how we prevent it.

Why Choose C2I

Why Indian Businesses Choose C2I
for Customs Clearance

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Licensed Customs House Agent
Our team holds a valid CHA (Customs House Agent) licence — legally authorised to file customs declarations on your behalf at all Indian ports.
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Guaranteed 48-Hour SLA
We guarantee customs clearance within 48 hours of vessel arrival for sea freight and 24 hours for air freight at all ports we operate.
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Zero Hidden Duty Surprises
We calculate your exact BCD + IGST + SWS before the shipment departs China. The duty we estimate is the duty you pay — no revisions.
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JNPT, IGI, Chennai & Kolkata
Our CHA team is physically present at all four major Indian ports. No subcontracting — your clearance is handled by our own staff.
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Real-Time Clearance Tracking
You get notified at every milestone: BE filing, duty payment, examination (if any), OOC order received, and cargo release.
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End-to-End from China
Our customs clearance is fully integrated with our China pickup, shipping, and India delivery team — one team, one handoff, zero gaps.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions —
Customs Clearance India

With C2I Logistics, customs clearance at JNPT, IGI Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata is completed within 48 hours of vessel arrival for sea freight and 24–48 hours for air freight. We file the Bill of Entry immediately on arrival — and often in advance to further reduce clearance time.
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Clear your shipment in 48 hours

Import from China with
Zero Customs Headaches

Talk to our licensed CHA team. Get a free customs clearance quote within 2 hours — no commitment required.

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