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Do you want to send a package to India, or does your company want to ship goods to India on a large scale? Whether you're a business or an individual – worldwideWe ship your packages to India at affordable prices and handle the entire process. Thanks to our long-standing partnerships with leading shipping providers, we can offer you unbeatable, cost-effective, and reliable shipping solutions. Our shipping cost calculator allows you to quickly and easily compare rates from leading providers such as DHL Economy/Premium, DHL Express, FedEx, and UPS, and book your shipment instantly. We take care of package pickup, communication with your customers, shipping providers, and customs, as well as all customs clearance, ensuring your shipment arrives safely and without any issues. Trust our expertise for seamless shipping to India!

Various shipping options and methods to India

Whether you want to ship smartphones, car tires, skis, suitcases, pallets, high-value technological goods, or heavy freight shipments to India – we offer flexible shipping options to meet your needs. worldwideAs your reliable partner, we can safely ship all common items to India, including customs clearance:

• Packages

• Packages

• Documents

• Pallets

• Bulky goods

• Sea chests

• LCL/FCL containers

Choose from various transport options such as air (airplane), sea (ship) or even rail (train), and opt for Economy, Premium or Express shipping to ensure your shipment arrives safely and on time.

Pallet, freight & bulky goods shipping to India

If your goods cannot be transported in standard, rectangular boxes, most shipping companies consider them bulky goods. worldwideShipping bulky goods to India is also possible. Weight limits for bulky goods classification vary depending on the shipping provider, but are often around 31,5 kg. Such goods often need to be shipped on a pallet to ensure safe handling. We offer various shipping rates for pallet shipments to India, including options from DHL Express, FedEx, and DB Schenker. Detailed information can be found in the rate details of our shipping cost calculator.

Shipping to India: Facts at a glance

Shipping to a third country like India always involves some effort, which we are happy to take off your hands. Here you will find all the important information you need to send your shipment to India smoothly and securely. Learn more about required documents, customs regulations, and other important aspects of international shipping.

We will handle all necessary customs and import documents for India on your behalf.

Important documents are required for shipping to India and customs clearance. These include:

•  Bill of lading (AWB or BL)
• Customs declaration (CN22/23) in English
• Commercial invoice for business shipments
• Proforma invoice as a value indication for private shipping
• If the value of the goods exceeds €1.000: Export accompanying document MRN or ABD.
• Import licenses (for certain product groups)
• Certificate of Origin

Correct address format, postal codes and restricted delivery areas

When shipping to India, the destination address must be entered in a specific format that differs from that used within Germany or Europe. With us, however, you don't need to worry about that! During the ordering process, you simply enter the details into a pre-formatted address field, preventing address errors and ensuring your shipment is delivered safely and correctly. Please note that there may be restrictions on deliveries to certain regions in India. If your destination region is affected, this will be indicated during the booking process or in the shipping cost calculator when you enter the recipient's postal code in India.

Proper packaging

For shipping to India, your goods must be packed in at least double-walled cardboard boxes, as these are more stable and durable than single-walled ones. The contents should be firmly seated and well-secured inside the box to prevent shifting during transport. This ensures that your shipment arrives safely and undamaged. When shipping on pallets, the goods must be securely fastened to the pallet with straps; nothing should protrude. Ideally, the goods should also be wrapped in (transparent) film – but this is not mandatory.

Shipment tracking & document management

With our convenient shipment tracking, you can check the status of your delivery to India at any time. Simply view your shipment overview in the portal or enter your tracking number to track your shipment in real time – so you always know exactly where your package is. You can also receive shipment status updates via email. Reliable, transparent, and convenient! All necessary shipping documents are also available in the portal.

transport insurance

If you worldwideWhen you select us as your shipping partner for deliveries to India, each shipment is automatically insured up to €500. Higher insurance levels are also available and can be selected during the ordering process as needed.

How long does shipping to India take?

Shipping times to India vary depending on the chosen shipping option and route. Based on our experience and information from shipping providers, however, delivery from Germany to India within 2 to 7 business days is realistic.

Please note that the actual delivery time may depend on various factors such as customs clearance and local transport conditions. For example, delivery delays due to public holidays are possible; however, you will be informed of any such delays directly during the booking process on our portal.

Customs regulations for shipping to India – we'll take care of the hassle for you

When shipping to India, several points regarding customs clearance must be observed. We help you with the correct implementation, prepare the necessary documents for you, and thus avoid unnecessary delays or even return shipments.

For customs clearance in India you will need:

•  Customs declaration form CN22/23 in English, clearly visible and attached to the outside of the package. (The customs declaration differs for private and commercial shipments and is also affected by the weight and value of the goods.)
• For private shipments, a pro forma invoice is sufficient to declare the value of the goods in the package. Please note that the value of goods shipped from one private individual to another (gifts) should not exceed €125.
• For commercial shipments, a commercial invoice serves as proof of purchase. If the value of the goods/the weight of the package exceeds €1.000 or 1.000 kg, an export declaration is required. The export accompanying document (MRN) applied for must be visibly attached to the package.
• Commercial shippers must provide their EORI number (Economic Operators' Registration and Identification Number).
• Customs number or customs tariff number (HC code)

Export declaration (MRN, ABD) in real time – we take care of that for you!

For shipments to India with a value of €1.000 or more, or a weight of 1.000 kg or more, you need an Export Accompanying Document (EAD), also known as an ABD or MRN (Master Reference Number). Customs requires this export declaration to track the flow of goods and verify compliance with export regulations. worldwideYou can easily add the ABD (Additional Shipping Document) for your shipment to India: We automatically generate the MRN (Minimum Shipping Number) based on your data and, under certain conditions, even in real time. Feel free to contact us for more information!

Import regulations for shipments to India

Please note that there are strict regulations for exporting to India, and the import of some goods is restricted or prohibited.

Examples of prohibited products that you are not allowed to ship to India include:

• Weapons, ammunition and explosives
• Counterfeit money and forged securities
• Documents and media that could damage the culture, economy, morals or politics of India
• Narcotics and drugs of all kinds
• Products of animal origin that contain dangerous bacteria, pests or other pollutants
• Mercury-containing products
• Ivory and products made from it

Import licenses are required for certain goods, such as machinery or food. Further information can be found, among other places, on the website of the Indian Ministry of Commerce.

Furthermore, the following products can only be shipped to India with special handling by the shipping service providers:

• Lithium batteries (loose or permanently installed in devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, etc.)
• Alcohol (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
• Perfumes
• Flammable substances such as oils
• Pressure vessels (gas cartridges, lighters, etc.)

Calculate import duties in India – without unpleasant surprises

Depending on the type and value of the goods, import duties and import VAT are levied on the recipient in India. These charges are determined by Indian customs for each shipment. These so-called "landed costs" are difficult for the sender to predict and can lead to unexpected expenses in the receiving country, often resulting in costly returns. worldwideOur shipping service offers you an unparalleled solution to this problem: With us, you can calculate import duties and taxes during order creation and either pay them directly yourself or invoice the recipient. This allows the package to reach its destination quickly and directly, without delays caused by customs clearance. We guarantee that neither the sender nor the recipient will incur any additional costs or time expenditure.

Shipping costs to India

Packages to India can be sent with worldwideShipping starts at €28. Generally, the cost of shipping to India depends on various factors, including:

• Weight and size of the shipment
• Selected shipping provider
• Shipping options + delivery time (e.g. Economy, Premium or Express)
• Shipping insurance
• Delivery address (there are regions where shipping providers charge extra)
• Possibly required export declaration (MRN, ABD)
• DDP or DDU shipping: With DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid) the recipient pays the import duties in India, with DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) the sender does so. worldwideversand offers you simple solutions and guarantees in this regard.

Use our shipping cost calculator to determine the exact costs for your shipment to India, including import duties if desired. Thanks to long-standing framework agreements with shipping providers, you benefit from... worldwideShip at significantly lower prices than if you ship yourself using a shipping provider. We help you save up to 70% on shipping costs!

Commercial shipping to India for retailers & businesses: Platform or plugins?

If your company wants to ship packages to India, create the shipping order and select a shipping provider on our cloud-based shipping platform. You then submit the shipping data to us, and we provide the shipping and customs documents for download in our portal or your online shop. Alternatively, you can use our online shop plugins to display our shipping methods (including import duties) directly in your checkout or allow the end customer to pay them directly. The plugins pull all the data into our internal platform, which presents all the information in a clear dashboard, including shipment status and document management.

After that, you don't have to do anything else: We collect the packages from you and take care of the entire process until the package arrives at the end customer's address. Meanwhile, we handle all customer communication for you: If damage occurs during transport, there are questions regarding customs or tracking, or returns are needed, it's all part of our job. We also take care of customs clearance, including all communication, as part of our all-inclusive package: We prepare your customs documents, including the export declaration, determine the import duties, and guarantee you the total costs, including landed costs, upfront, so there are no unpleasant surprises later on. All relevant documents, such as customs and VAT documents or proof of arrival, are securely and legally stored in our dashboard.

Shipping to India for private individuals

The worldwideYou can also send packages to India as a private individual. In this case, you don't need a commercial invoice for customs; a pro forma invoice stating the approximate value of the goods is sufficient. We would be happy to prepare this document for you. However, please note that gift shipments from private individuals to private individuals in India must not exceed a value of €125. If you wish to send goods worth more than €125, we will, of course, handle the customs clearance in India for our private customers as well. worldwideThe shipping company prepares the necessary documents, such as the pro forma invoice, collects the package from you, and handles all customs communication, so you don't have to worry about anything after booking. Naturally, your shipment is insured during transport, so you can wait for delivery with peace of mind.

Shipping to India with DHL

Shipping to India with DHL offers you a reliable and efficient solution for your international shipments. DHL is known worldwide for its first-class services and ensures that your packages arrive safely and on time. Standard shipping to India with DHL takes approximately 16-18 business days. If you need it faster, you can expedite the shipment of your DHL Parcel International with the Premium service, so your package arrives at its destination in just 14-16 business days. For urgent shipments, DHL Express is the ideal choice. This special division of the logistics company DHL Group allows for the timely international delivery of particularly urgent goods or documents. With DHL Express, you can send packages and other items to India, and they will arrive in as little as 2-3 business days.

Shipping to India with DPD

The shipping provider DPD is part of the international company Geopost, which transports 8 million parcels daily to a total of 220 countries and territories worldwide. With this expertise, you can be sure that your parcel will arrive safely and in good condition in India with DPD.

DPD offers a choice between two different rates for shipping to India:

Shipping to India with UPS

UPS, the shipping provider, delivers more than 22 million packages daily and boasts over 35 years of experience in logistics across the Asia-Pacific region. You can therefore rely on UPS as a dependable partner for transporting your package to India. If you need your package delivered urgently and as quickly as possible, UPS offers an express service with morning delivery (before noon) within two to four business days. If time is less of a concern, you can choose the more economical option, where the package arrives in India within three to four business days, by the end of the day. If you're not in a hurry, you can opt for the more affordable rate, which also takes two to four days but doesn't specify a particular delivery time.

Shipping to India with FedEx

FedEx offers numerous options for business and personal customers – depending on whether you're in a hurry or not. If the exact arrival time of your package in India isn't important, you can confidently choose FedEx International Economy® shipping, the most cost-effective option, which still takes only 2-5 business days.

Shipping to India with DB Schenker

Whether you need to ship a large number of parcels, pallets, or heavy freight to India, DB Schenker offers the right solution. As a leading logistics provider, DB Schenker offers tailored solutions for all shipping requirements. Shipping is possible by air, sea, or rail, depending on urgency and budget. Delivery times and costs must therefore be calculated individually.

Send to India with worldwide shipping – safely and without unpleasant surprises.

Whether you are a company shipping pallets of packages to Mumbai or a private individual wanting to send a small parcel to Delhi as quickly as possible – worldwideversand is your ideal partner for shipping to India. With us, you benefit from competitive prices and upfront cost calculations, so you won't encounter any additional charges for import duties or returns.

We handle your shipment and all customer and customs communication – you receive a complete, worry-free package at unbeatable prices! We have many years of export and import experience with over 100.000 international end customers and all types of goods – see for yourself our expertise and use our shipping cost calculator! If you have any questions about shipping to India or other countries, you can of course contact us at any time at +4934124866788 or via our Contact form Contact.