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Shipping from India to USA

How long does it take to ship to the US from India?

Typically, goods might take around 10-12 days, however always expect 15, so if you are in a hurry, please take this into account. The size, weight and contents of your parcel might also affect how long a parcel takes to be delivered, however, whatever the goods, the parcel must be checked in customs, which can generally be retained at this stage for a week.

What must I make sure I do before sending off my parcel?

When sending a parcel from India to the US, you must make sure you complete the following:

Attach invoices in English – All shipments must contain a commercial invoice
Clearly describe your goods
State where your goods were made
Include an Employer Identification Number (EIN) –Either the shipper, customs agent or recipient needs to provide the importer’s EIN on the commercial invoice.
Include the HS code

Checking restricted and prohibited goods

It is important to always check the restricted and prohibited goods when shipping any item to another country. Do not assume the regulations, as each country can be different. It’s always best to check and know your goods will pass customs.

Prohibited items:

Pornographic and obscene materials
Maps and literature where Indian external boundaries have been shown incorrectly.
Ivory

Restricted items:

Second-Hand Goods
Medicine, regardless of quantity
Used Electronics

Examples of prohibited items via courier:

Acids
Aerosols
Aftershave
Alcoholic beverages
Animal skins (non-domesticated)
Articles of exceptional value (e.g., works of art, antiques, precious stones, gold and silver)
Batteries containing liquid
Bleach
Cash
Compressed Gas
Dangerous goods / Hazardous materials (following IATA regulations for Express and Expedited, and following ADR regulations for Standard)
Explosives
Firearms or air rifles
Flammable products of any type
Furs
Ignitable Gas
Incapacitating Sprays
Ink or Toner Cartridges
Ivory and ivory products
Knives or weapons
Live animals
Meat or animal products
Money and negotiable items
Nail Varnish
Passports
Perfume, aftershave and other fragrances
Plants
Poisons
Pornographic materials
Seeds
Tobacco and tobacco products
Hoverboards prohibited with DHL, FedEx, UPS & TNT
TV’s prohibited with TNT and Hermes
White goods (Such as cookers/fridges/washing machines)

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Shipping from India to USA

How long does it take to ship to the US from India?

What must I make sure I do before sending off my parcel?

Checking restricted and prohibited goods

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