Shipping from China to India
Gxpress moves industrial inputs, electronics, machinery and components from Chinese factories to Indian importers — with our own teams at both ends. Six China offices handle supplier coordination and export; our Indian CHA team clears imports at Nhava Sheva, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
For Indian manufacturers, we also manage ongoing supply-chain programs: scheduled weekly consolidations, quality checks before departure, and duty optimisation guidance.
China to India transit times
| Mode | Transit Time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Air Freight | 2–5 days | PVG/CAN/SZX to DEL/BOM |
| Ocean FCL | 10–18 days | Shanghai/Shenzhen/Ningbo to Nhava Sheva/Chennai |
| Ocean LCL | 15–25 days | Weekly consolidations |
Transit times are typical door-to-door estimates and vary with schedules, season and clearance. Ask us for the current sailing and flight options on your dates.
Departure gateways in China
- Shanghai
- Shenzhen
- Ningbo
- Guangzhou (CAN)
Arrival gateways in India
- Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
- Chennai
- Delhi (DEL)
- Mumbai (BOM)
Customs clearance on the China–India lane
Indian imports from China require BIS certification for many electronics categories, correct CTH classification, and increasingly careful valuation scrutiny. As a licensed CHA we clear your cargo ourselves and flag compliance requirements before goods ship.
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China to India — frequently asked questions
How long does a container from China to India take?
FCL ocean freight from Shanghai, Shenzhen or Ningbo to Nhava Sheva or Chennai takes 10–18 days. LCL runs 15–25 days including consolidation. Air freight covers the lane in 2–5 days.
Do my electronics need BIS certification to import into India?
Many electronics and IT products are on India’s Compulsory Registration Scheme and need BIS registration before import. We check your product category during quoting so there are no clearance surprises.
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