Import from China to Kochi (Cochin)

Kochi (Cochin) is Kerala's primary port city and a growing transshipment hub on the India-Europe shipping route. The International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) at Vallarpadam is India's first dedicated container transshipment terminal, positioned on one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

⏱️ 16–22 days sea (from Shanghai), 4–7 days air ⚓ Kochi Port 🏭 Electronics & Consumer Goods

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Kochi/Cochin is one of the few Indian ports with a deepwater transshipment terminal. Some China-Kochi services connect via Colombo hub — check if your carrier offers a direct port call.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Kochi (Cochin), Kerala

⚓ Port / ICD: Kochi Port (Cochin Port Trust) + ICTT Vallarpadam

✈️ Airport: Cochin International Airport (COK)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Kochi (Vallarpadam ICTT)
🏭CFS Ernakulam

Sea Transit from China

16–22 days sea (from Shanghai), 4–7 days air

Customs Zone

Kerala Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Kochi (Cochin)

Industries

›Electronics & Consumer Goods
›Spice Processing
›Rubber Products
›IT Hardware
›Marine Equipment

Free Calculators for Kochi (Cochin) Importers

India IGST, BCD, and landed cost — all free, no sign-up required

Sea Freight Cost Calculator China to India

Use our sea freight cost calculator china to india to calculate sea freight costs from China to Indian ports. 2026 LCL and FCL rates to Mumbai/JNPT, Chennai, Mundra, Kolkata, and Kochi with transit times.

India Import Duty Calculator — China to India Customs Costs

Use our india import duty calculator to calculate indian customs duty (BCD), IGST, Social Welfare Surcharge, and total import cost for goods shipped from China to India.

India IGST Import Calculator — China to India Tax & Duty Cost

Use our india igst import calculator to calculate iGST, Basic Customs Duty, and Social Welfare Surcharge on goods imported from China to India. Shows recoverable IGST for GST-registered importers.

Landed Cost Calculator — Total China Import Cost Per Unit

Use our landed cost calculator to calculate the true landed cost per unit for China imports. Includes FOB, freight, insurance, duties, MPF, broker fees, and local delivery in one calculation.

📋 India Import Duty Quick Reference

Duty Basis

CIF Value (in INR)

BCD Range

0% – 20%

IGST Rates

5% / 12% / 18% / 28%

SWS

10% of BCD

De Minimis

₹1 (essentially nil)

IGST Recoverable?

Yes — for GST-registered

IGST formula: IGST Base = CIF + BCD + SWS. IGST = Base × IGST Rate. GST-registered importers recover IGST as Input Tax Credit.

Frequently Asked Questions — Importing from China to Kochi (Cochin)

Is it cheaper to import from China to Kerala via Kochi or Mumbai? +

Kochi Port is competitive for FOB (freight-on-board) import cost if your cargo is destined for Kerala or neighboring south Indian states. If comparing total landed cost (CIF + duty + drayage to warehouse), Kochi usually wins for Kerala destinations despite possibly higher per-container ocean freight. Mumbai may have better FCL rates but adds 300+ km inland transport cost.

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