Importing from India: a guide for buyers
What overseas importers need to know when buying from India: documents you receive, duties at your end, and how we work with your customs broker.
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Export from India
VDG exports goods from India to your country under its own IEC, from enquiry to loading at the Indian port.
Available for buyers in every country we can ship to
What this covers.
- Single-category or mixed-category shipments
- Full container (FCL) and part container (LCL)
- Sea and air freight
- Private label or manufacturer brand
Key facts
- Terms
- FOB, CIF; others by agreement
- Ports
- Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai; airports by arrangement
- Payment
- LC at sight or TT
Who buys this from us.
- Importers and distributors
- Retail chains
- Brands
- Government and institutional buyers
Buying for export? Tell us the destination and the documents your customs broker needs. Buying within India? Add your GSTIN for a GST invoice.
Documents for export
- Proforma invoice and sales contract
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin (preferential under India’s FTAs where eligible)
- Bill of lading or airway bill
- Insurance certificate (CIF shipments)
- Product documents: phytosanitary, health, COA, test reports, as the product and destination require
Enquire about Export from India
Tell us what you need and where it should go. Our team replies within one working day with the specification, minimum quantity and a quotation.
Enquiry for Export from India
- TodayYou get an email with your reference number.
- Within one working dayA VDG manager replies with specification, minimum quantity and next steps.
- Before you commitSamples, documents and a written quotation. No prices are ever fixed without you.
VDG Ashvi B2B holds an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) and an FSSAI licence. Your details are used only to answer this enquiry.
More in Export & Import.
Export Documentation & Compliance
The paperwork for each shipment, prepared and checked before the goods leave the factory.
Sourcing & Quality Inspection
We find the right manufacturer for your specification and check the goods before they ship.
Shipping & Freight
Sea and air freight from Indian ports to yours, with consolidation for mixed orders.
Private Label for Overseas Brands
Products from any of our categories, made or packed under your brand for your market.