Import from China to Odisha

Odisha is rich in mineral resources and hosts major steel and aluminium manufacturing plants. The state imports significant volumes of capital goods, machinery, and equipment from China for its mining and metallurgical industries.

⏱️ 18–24 days (sea from Shanghai), 6–9 days (air) ⚓ Paradip Port 🏭 Steel & Iron Ore

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Odisha hosts India's largest single-location steel plant and several major aluminium smelters that source equipment from China.

⚓ Ports & Customs Infrastructure — Odisha

Sea Ports

⚓Paradip Port
⚓Dhamra Port
⚓Gopalpur Port

International Airports (Air Cargo)

✈️Bhubaneswar — Biju Patnaik International (BBI)

Inland Container Depots (ICDs)

🏭ICD Bhubaneswar
🏭ICD Rourkela

Sea Transit from China

18–24 days (sea from Shanghai), 6–9 days (air)

Customs Zone

Bhubaneswar Customs Commissionerate, Paradip Customs

Key Industries & Top China Imports — Odisha

Industries

›Steel & Iron Ore
›Aluminium
›Mining Equipment
›Power Equipment
›Chemicals

Free Calculators for Odisha 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 Odisha

How do Odisha steel plants import equipment from China? +

Major steel plants in Rourkela, Angul, and Kalinganagar import capital equipment via Paradip Port or Dhamra Port for heavy machinery. Electrical equipment and instrumentation may come via air through Bhubaneswar. Capital goods attract 7.5% BCD + 18% IGST, with options for duty-free import under various industrial notifications.

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