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India State Import Guide

Import from China to Assam

Assam and the north-eastern region receive China imports primarily via Kolkata Port or via the land route through Bangladesh. ICD Amingaon in Guwahati is the primary customs clearance point. Assam's oil sector and growing consumer market drive significant import activity.

⏱️ 22–30 days (sea via Kolkata + road), 5–8 days (air) Kolkata Port 🏭 Tea Processing
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The India-Bangladesh-Bhutan-Nepal (BBIN) land connectivity initiative is improving transit routes for north-east India's import supply chains.

Ports & Customs Infrastructure — Assam

Sea Ports
  • Kolkata Port (main gateway)
  • Inland Water Transit via Bangladesh (alternative route)
International Airports (Air Cargo)
  • ✈️Guwahati — Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (GAU)
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • 🏭ICD Amingaon (Guwahati)
  • 🏭Land Customs Station Sutarkandi (Bangladesh route)
Sea Transit from China
22–30 days (sea via Kolkata + road), 5–8 days (air)
Customs Zone
Guwahati Customs Commissionerate

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Assam

Industries
  • Tea Processing
  • Oil & Natural Gas Equipment
  • Petrochemicals
  • Consumer Goods
  • Construction Materials
Top Products from China
  • Tea processing & packaging machinery
  • Oil field equipment & components
  • Consumer electronics
  • Plastic raw materials
  • Construction machinery

Free Calculators for Assam 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 Assam

Most importers use sea freight to Kolkata Port, then road or rail transport to ICD Amingaon (Guwahati) — adding 3–5 days inland transit. An alternative is the land customs route via Bangladesh for certain goods, which can be 2–3 days faster but involves more documentation. Air freight through GAU Airport is used for time-sensitive cargo.