Import from Europe to India
Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance: Europe to India
How long does shipping from Europe to India take?
Ocean freight from North European ports such as Hamburg, Rotterdam and Antwerp to Chennai usually takes around 3 to 5 weeks port to port, depending on routing, while air freight typically takes 2 to 5 days. We confirm the schedule when we quote.
Cloud Sea Shipping handles imports from Europe into India through Chennai. We arrange sea and air freight, coordinate with your European supplier or their forwarder and manage Indian customs clearance and delivery.
European Ports and Indian Arrival Points
Common loading ports are Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Mediterranean ports such as Genoa and Barcelona, with air cargo from Frankfurt, Amsterdam and other hubs. In India we clear cargo through Chennai Port and Chennai International Airport.
Common Imports from Europe
Typical import categories include industrial machinery and spare parts, auto parts, chemicals, medical and laboratory equipment, and engineering components. Tell us your commodity and we will confirm handling and paperwork.
Indian Import Requirements for European Goods
Indian importers need a valid IEC, a commercial invoice, packing list and Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, and the Bill of Entry is filed electronically. Customs duty and IGST are calculated on the HS code and value. Medical devices, food and some industrial products need approvals such as CDSCO, FSSAI or BIS, and used machinery may be subject to import conditions. Check whether a preferential trade agreement applies to your country of origin. Our customs consultancy team can review your product in advance.
Project and Heavy Equipment from Europe
For heavy machinery and plant equipment, see our project cargo and over dimensional cargo services.
Why Choose Cloudsea for Europe to India Imports
- Sea (FCL and LCL) and air freight into Chennai
- Bill of Entry filing and Indian customs clearance
- HS code, duty and approval checks before the cargo ships
- Coordination with your overseas supplier or their forwarder
- Delivery to your premises anywhere in India
