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India City Import Guide โ€” Maharashtra

Import from China to Nagpur

Nagpur is geographically at the center of India and serves as a multi-modal logistics hub. MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport at Nagpur) provides integrated air and road cargo handling. The city's central location makes it a natural distribution point for India-wide cargo movements.

โฑ๏ธ 20โ€“26 days sea (via JNPT + road), 4โ€“6 days air โš“ MIHAN (Multi-modal ๐Ÿญ Aerospace & MRO
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For air freight distribution across central India, Nagpur's MIHAN hub can be more economical than Mumbai for origins/destinations in MP, Vidarbha, and Chhattisgarh.

โš“ Customs Infrastructure โ€” Nagpur, Maharashtra

โš“ Port / ICD: MIHAN (Multi-modal International Hub Airport & Nagpur) โ€” SEZ + ICD
โœˆ๏ธ Airport: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) โ€” multi-modal hub
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • ๐ŸญICD Nagpur (MIHAN SEZ)
  • ๐ŸญICD Nagpur City (Butibori)
Sea Transit from China
20โ€“26 days sea (via JNPT + road), 4โ€“6 days air
Customs Zone
Maharashtra Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports โ€” Nagpur

Industries
  • โ€บAerospace & MRO
  • โ€บPharmaceuticals
  • โ€บFood Processing
  • โ€บMining Equipment
  • โ€บAuto Ancillaries
Top Products from China
  • โ€บAerospace components & MRO parts
  • โ€บPharma raw materials
  • โ€บFood processing machinery
  • โ€บMining equipment
  • โ€บAuto ancillary components

Free Calculators for Nagpur Importers

India IGST, BCD, and landed cost โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ“‹ India Import Duty Quick Reference

Duty Basis
CIF Value (in INR)
BCD Range
0% โ€“ 20%
IGST Rates
5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
SWS
10% of BCD
De Minimis
โ‚น1 (essentially nil)
IGST Recoverable?
Yes โ€” for GST-registered

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

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Importing from China to Nagpur

MIHAN Nagpur has a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) with custom-bonded warehousing and an ICD within the complex. Air cargo is handled at the dedicated cargo terminal at NAG Airport. For sea freight, goods from China arrive at JNPT (Mumbai) and are transported 900 km by road or rail to Nagpur. Processing time at MIHAN ICD is typically 2โ€“4 days.