Import from China to Kolkata

Kolkata Port is India's gateway for eastern India, north-east India, Bihar, Jharkhand, and landlocked Nepal and Bhutan. The port has a deep-draft limitation (vessels over 8m draft use Haldia instead), but both terminals handle significant China import volume.

⏱️ 18–24 days sea (from Shanghai), 5–8 days air ⚓ Kolkata Port 🏭 Engineering Goods

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For heavy cargo to Kolkata, book via Haldia Dock Complex (HKT) which can accommodate larger vessels vs. KPT's depth limitations.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Kolkata, West Bengal

⚓ Port / ICD: Kolkata Port (Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port) + Haldia Dock

✈️ Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Dankuni (Kolkata)
🏭CFS Haldia

Sea Transit from China

18–24 days sea (from Shanghai), 5–8 days air

Customs Zone

West Bengal Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Kolkata

Industries

›Engineering Goods
›Steel Products
›Consumer Electronics
›Jute Processing
›Chemicals

Free Calculators for Kolkata 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 Kolkata

Is Kolkata Port suitable for all cargo types from China? +

Kolkata Port (KPT) handles containers, break-bulk, and bulk cargo but has some vessel size limitations due to river depth. Haldia Dock Complex (HKT), 80 km south, handles larger vessels and is preferred for heavy equipment, steel coils, and chemicals. Confirm vessel draft restrictions with your freight forwarder when booking.

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