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India State Import Guide

Import from China to Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is one of India's most populous states and a significant industrial importer. The state has multiple ICDs serving different industrial clusters: Kanpur for leather, Agra for footwear, Varanasi for textiles, and Noida/Ghaziabad for electronics and auto parts.

โฑ๏ธ 24โ€“32 days (sea via JNPT + rail), 5โ€“7 days (air) โš“ JNPT via ๐Ÿญ Leather Goods & Footwear
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UP's industrial corridor (Noida to Kanpur) hosts hundreds of factories that import components and raw materials from China.

โš“ Ports & Customs Infrastructure โ€” Uttar Pradesh

Sea Ports
  • โš“JNPT via Delhi freight corridor
  • โš“Kolkata Port (via rail)
International Airports (Air Cargo)
  • โœˆ๏ธLucknow โ€” Chaudhary Charan Singh International (LKO)
  • โœˆ๏ธVaranasi โ€” Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS)
  • โœˆ๏ธAgra Airport
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • ๐ŸญICD Kanpur
  • ๐ŸญICD Agra
  • ๐ŸญICD Varanasi (Babatpur)
  • ๐ŸญICD Dadri (Greater Noida)
  • ๐ŸญICD Loni (Ghaziabad)
Sea Transit from China
24โ€“32 days (sea via JNPT + rail), 5โ€“7 days (air)
Customs Zone
Multiple ICD-based Customs Commissionerates across the state

Key Industries & Top China Imports โ€” Uttar Pradesh

Industries
  • โ€บLeather Goods & Footwear
  • โ€บCarpets & Textiles
  • โ€บAuto Parts & Components
  • โ€บChemicals & Dyes
  • โ€บSports Goods (Meerut)
Top Products from China
  • โ€บLeather chemicals & dyes
  • โ€บCarpet machinery & tools
  • โ€บAuto components
  • โ€บChemical raw materials
  • โ€บSports goods accessories

Free Calculators for Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur importers primarily use ICD Kanpur (Panki) for customs clearance. Containers from China come via JNPT and are transported by rail or road to ICD Kanpur. The ICD handles leather chemicals, industrial machinery, dyes, and general cargo. Transit from JNPT to Kanpur ICD is typically 2โ€“3 days by dedicated freight train.