Import from China to Surat

Surat is the world's diamond-cutting capital (85% of the world's rough diamonds are processed here) and India's synthetic textile powerhouse. The city's diamond industry imports specialized Chinese polishing and processing equipment. The textile cluster imports synthetic yarn, dyeing machines, and chemical dyes from China.

⏱️ 16–20 days sea (from Shanghai via Mundra), 5–7 days air ⚓ Hazira Port 🏭 Diamond Processing & Jewellery

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Hazira Port (Surat) offers direct vessel calls from China for some carriers, avoiding the drayage to Mundra. Check availability with your forwarder before booking.

⚓ Customs Infrastructure — Surat, Gujarat

⚓ Port / ICD: Hazira Port (Surat) + Mundra Port (90 km)

✈️ Airport: Surat Airport (STV)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Surat (Sachin)
🏭CFS Hazira

Sea Transit from China

16–20 days sea (from Shanghai via Mundra), 5–7 days air

Customs Zone

Gujarat Customs Zone

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Surat

Industries

›Diamond Processing & Jewellery
›Synthetic Textiles & Dyeing
›Chemicals
›Engineering Goods
›Plastics

Free Calculators for Surat 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 Surat

Is Hazira Port in Surat suitable for importing machinery from China? +

Hazira Port handles some containerized imports and is convenient for Surat industries, but vessel frequency and carrier options from China are more limited than Mundra (90 km away). For FCL shipments, many Surat importers choose Mundra for better carrier options and rates, despite the additional road distance. ICD Surat (Sachin) can also be used for customs clearance of containers from Mundra.

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