Customs Compliance India — India Entry Notes
Practical notes on structuring, timelines, and cost for foreign companies planning their India entry — written to help you decide, not just to describe our services.
India Import Duty Calculator: Landed Cost by HS Code
Enter CIF value and HS code to estimate customs duty, IGST and total landed cost, with and without FTA preferential treatment.
IEC Registration: How Long It Takes and What It Costs
The Importer Exporter Code is a same-week filing with DGFT once entity documents are ready, the real bottleneck is usually the AD bank account, not the IEC itself.
Customs Duty in India: How Import Valuation Actually Works
Customs duty isn't a flat percentage on invoice value, valuation rules, HS classification, and applicable exemptions all move the landed cost, often by more than companies budget for.
AEO Certification: Is the Compliance Investment Worth It for Your Business
Authorized Economic Operator status cuts customs clearance times and inspection rates substantially, but the application takes 3 to 6 months and only pays off above a certain shipment volume.
Bonded Warehousing vs Direct Import: A Landed-Cost Comparison
Bonded warehousing defers duty payment until goods leave the warehouse, a real cash-flow lever for companies importing in bulk ahead of demand.
Common Customs Documentation Mistakes That Delay Shipments at Indian Ports
Most Indian customs delays trace back to a handful of repeat documentation errors, mismatched invoice values, missing certificates of origin, and incomplete Bill of Entry data chief among them.