India State Import Guide

Import from China to West Bengal

West Bengal's Kolkata Port is the gateway for eastern India, serving the north-eastern states, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Odisha. The port is the oldest major port in India and handles significant volumes of steel, engineering goods, and consumer products from China.

⏱️ 18–24 days (sea from Shanghai), 5–8 days (air) Kolkata Port 🏭 Steel & Iron Products
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Kolkata Port is the primary gateway for landlocked north-eastern Indian states and Nepal for Chinese goods transit.

Ports & Customs Infrastructure — West Bengal

Sea Ports
  • Kolkata Port (Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port)
  • Haldia Dock Complex
International Airports (Air Cargo)
  • ✈️Kolkata — Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (CCU)
Inland Container Depots (ICDs)
  • 🏭ICD Kolkata (Dankuni)
  • 🏭ICD Amjharia
Sea Transit from China
18–24 days (sea from Shanghai), 5–8 days (air)
Customs Zone
Kolkata Customs Commissionerate

Key Industries & Top China Imports — West Bengal

Industries
  • Steel & Iron Products
  • Engineering Goods
  • Electronics
  • Jute & Textiles
  • Chemical & Fertilisers
Top Products from China
  • Steel billets & coils
  • Electronic components
  • Industrial machinery
  • Chemical raw materials
  • Capital goods

Free Calculators for West Bengal 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 West Bengal

Direct vessel transit from Shanghai to Kolkata Port is approximately 18–24 days. Services are less frequent than Mumbai, with some requiring transshipment at Singapore or Colombo. Add 5–7 days for port clearance and inland delivery. Air freight via CCU Airport is 5–8 days door to door.