由 lltx1822 Guide for Shipping Automotive Clutch Parts from China to India by Sea
India’s automotive aftermarket is growing rapidly. Taking 20 sets of automotive clutch assemblies as an example, the sea shipping process must focus on compliance documents and logistics cost control.
Products must meet BIS certification standards, with packaging featuring bilingual Hindi and English instructions including dynamic balance parameters and installation torque requirements. Mark “भारतीय मानक प्रमाणित” (Indian Standard Certified) on outer boxes, with each carton attached with BIS certification numbers. Use solid wood pallets (ISPM 15 fumigated) with rat-proof boards installed at the bottom.
Choose weekly routes from Shenzhen Port to Mumbai Port with a 25-day voyage, 7 days shorter than Kolkata Port. Adopt a flexible “LCL + FCL” model, selecting LCL for less than a full container to reduce logistics costs by 15%. Sign a “freight cap agreement” with freight forwarders to avoid frequent increases in fuel surcharges.
Customs clearance requires: commercial invoice (in Rupees), BIS certificate, Form A certificate of origin. India imposes a 20% tariff plus 12.5% CVD tax, totaling 32.5% tax rate. Through applications for Indian Free Trade Zone preferences, some parts can be reduced to 10% tariff. Customs inspection rate is approximately 20%, focusing on clutch disc friction coefficients and durability test reports. It is recommended to handle “pre-classification” rulings in advance to confirm accurate HS code 87089300, avoiding port detention due to coding disputes. After customs clearance, entrust TCI Express for transportation, achieving 48-hour delivery in Delhi, 30% faster than industry peers.