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China sourcing is the process of finding, vetting, and procuring products from Chinese manufacturers for international markets. It involves supplier verification, price negotiation, quality control, and logistics coordination from factory to doorstep.
India's imports from China exceeded USD 100 billion in FY 2024-25, covering everything from electronics and machinery to chemicals and consumer goods. With our door-to-door logistics services, we help Indian businesses navigate the complexities of China sourcing.
Different business sizes need different sourcing approaches. Understanding who does what is critical.
Cost: ₹3,500-8,000 per Bill of Entry
Only files customs documentation in India. Does NOT handle freight or transport. Purely customs paperwork.
Moves cargo internationally
Coordinates vessel space, port operations, and cross-border movement. Works on logistics only — does not find suppliers.
Commission: 5-8% of supplier invoice
Sits in China (Yiwu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou). Finds suppliers, negotiates, runs quality inspections. Does NOT handle freight or customs.
Single quote, single tracking
Does everything: sourcing, freight, customs, delivery. Single point of accountability. Answers in your timezone. Recommended for small to medium businesses.
Obtain IEC from DGFT (mandatory), GST registration, PAN card linked to business, and bank account for forex transactions.
Use platforms like Alibaba, HKTDC, Canton Fair Online. Verify business license, check export experience, request factory photos/videos, verify product certifications, get references — and always order samples first.
Total landed cost = 1.4x to 1.6x of CIF value. Breakdown includes Basic Customs Duty (varies by HS code), Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD), IGST (5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%), port charges (₹8,000-15,000 per container), and freight/insurance.
Sea FCL (18-25 days, $1,500-2,500 per 20ft) for large volumes. Sea LCL (22-30 days, $80-150 per CBM) for small orders. Air Freight (5-8 days, ₹400-650 per kg) for urgent shipments.
109 product categories require BIS certification in India — mandatory for electronics, IT goods, LED lights. Must be obtained BEFORE goods leave China or shipment will be rejected at customs.
Bill of Entry filed via ICEGATE with correct HS code classification. Hire a customs broker (₹15,000-25,000 per shipment). File before vessel arrival, pay duties promptly to avoid demurrage.
Avoid costly mistakes with this comprehensive supplier verification checklist
China+1 is a deliberate decision to retain production in China while establishing parallel manufacturing in another country — reducing concentration risk amid geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.
Not having IEC before ordering — delays customs clearance by weeks
Wrong HS code classification leading to duty disputes at customs
Missing BIS certification — goods rejected at Indian customs
Paying to personal bank accounts — no recourse if supplier disappears
Not ordering samples first — leading to quality mismatches
Not calculating total landed cost — hidden costs erode margins
From supplier verification to door-to-door delivery, our end-to-end China sourcing service makes importing simple and cost-effective.