Import from China to Maharashtra

Maharashtra is India's largest importing state by value, accounting for over 28% of national imports. JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) — India's biggest container port — handles over 5 million TEUs annually and is the primary gateway for bulk China shipments across pharmaceuticals, auto parts, chemicals, and electronics.

⏱️ 14–18 days (sea from Shanghai), 5–7 days (air) ⚓ JNPT / 🏭 Pharmaceuticals & APIs

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JNPT handles ~28% of India's containerized trade and offers direct weekly sailings from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou.

⚓ Ports & Customs Infrastructure — Maharashtra

Sea Ports

⚓JNPT / Nhava Sheva (India's largest container port)
⚓Mumbai Port Trust

International Airports (Air Cargo)

✈️Mumbai — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM)
✈️Pune — Lohegaon (PNQ)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Mulund (Mumbai)
🏭ICD Dronagiri (Navi Mumbai)
🏭ICD Pune (Talegaon)

Sea Transit from China

14–18 days (sea from Shanghai), 5–7 days (air)

Customs Zone

Mumbai Customs Zone I, Zone II & JNPT Customs Commissionerate

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Maharashtra

Industries

›Pharmaceuticals & APIs
›Automobiles & Auto Parts
›Chemicals & Petrochemicals
›Electronics & IT Hardware
›Textiles & Garments

Free Calculators for Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra

Which port do goods imported from China to Maharashtra arrive at? +

JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust) / Nhava Sheva in Navi Mumbai is the primary gateway, handling the vast majority of Maharashtra's containerized China imports. Mumbai Port Trust handles some bulk and break-bulk cargo. Importers inland use ICDs at Mulund or Dronagiri for faster customs clearance.

How long does sea freight from China to Mumbai (JNPT) take? +

Direct vessel transit from Shanghai to JNPT is 14–18 days. From Guangzhou/Shenzhen: 15–18 days. From Ningbo: 14–17 days. Add 5–8 days for JNPT customs clearance and inland delivery, giving a door-to-door timeline of approximately 20–28 days.

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