{"id":2121,"date":"2026-08-24T05:16:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samruddhiii.com\/blog\/?p=2121"},"modified":"2026-08-24T05:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T05:16:52","slug":"importing-from-hong-kong-to-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samruddhiii.com\/blog\/importing-from-hong-kong-to-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing from Hong Kong to India: The Complete 2026 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importing from Hong Kong to India requires an IEC (Import Export Code), correct HS code classification, and a Bill of Entry filed through ICEGATE. There is <strong>no Free Trade Agreement<\/strong> between India and Hong Kong, so standard MFN customs duty rates apply (Basic Customs Duty + Social Welfare Surcharge + IGST, varying by product category from roughly 0% to 20%+). Shipments move via Nhava Sheva (sea) or Mumbai Air Cargo (air), with sea freight taking 12\u201320 days and air freight 3\u20137 days including clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For importers, the key to controlling cost and avoiding delays is to verify the correct HS code, country of origin, required product approvals, documentation, freight mode, and total landed cost before the shipment leaves Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Why This Guide Exists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most guides to importing into India focus almost entirely on China. Hong Kong gets treated as an afterthought \u2014 usually reduced to a courier or personal-parcel FAQ page buried on a logistics company&#8217;s website. But Hong Kong is a distinct trade jurisdiction with its own duty logic, its own role as a transshipment hub, and its own documentation requirements that matter a great deal to commercial importers, not just individuals shipping a single parcel home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is written from the vantage point of a licensed Customs House Agent \u2014 Samruddhii Global, a unit of Navkar Logistics Pvt Ltd, CHA No. 11\/473 \u2014 operating directly at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Mumbai Air Cargo, where a meaningful share of India&#8217;s Hong Kong-origin cargo physically clears customs. The goal here isn&#8217;t generic advice; it&#8217;s the specific mechanics of this trade route, written for business owners, procurement teams, and first-time importers who need to get this right the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Hong Kong as a Trade and Logistics Hub<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting into process and duty mechanics, it helps to understand <em>why<\/em> Hong Kong occupies such an unusual position in global trade \u2014 because that context shapes almost every practical decision an importer makes on this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong is one of the world&#8217;s busiest free ports. It levies <strong>no export duties<\/strong> on the vast majority of goods leaving its territory, and its customs and documentation systems are built for speed rather than revenue collection. This has made it, for decades, one of the primary re-export and transshipment points for goods manufactured across mainland China, Southeast Asia, and beyond \u2014 meaning a shipment &#8220;from Hong Kong&#8221; doesn&#8217;t always mean the goods were manufactured there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Indian importers, this cuts two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advantage:<\/strong> Hong Kong&#8217;s efficient port operations and free-port status mean faster export-side processing than many mainland Chinese ports, and its role as a consolidation hub can simplify sourcing from multiple Chinese suppliers into a single shipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Because goods routed through Hong Kong may actually originate elsewhere, importers need to verify the true country of origin \u2014 this affects certificate of origin accuracy and, for certain product categories, exposure to anti-dumping or safeguard duties that are origin-specific.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong is also home to a well-developed trading and logistics ecosystem \u2014 sourcing agents, inspection companies, and freight consolidators \u2014 which makes it a practical base even for businesses whose actual manufacturing relationships are in Guangdong province or elsewhere in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>India\u2013Hong Kong Trade at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong is a genuinely significant, if underdiscussed, trade partner for India. According to UN COMTRADE data, India&#8217;s imports from Hong Kong totalled roughly <strong>$3.2 billion in 2024<\/strong>, dominated by the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approx. 2024 Value (USD)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins<\/td><td>$2.07 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Electrical &amp; electronic equipment<\/td><td>$727.9 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers<\/td><td>$133.8 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optical, photo, technical, medical apparatus<\/td><td>$31.7 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plastics<\/td><td>$19.7 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special woven\/tufted fabric, lace<\/td><td>$18.8 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clocks and watches<\/td><td>$16.2 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paper and paperboard articles<\/td><td>$12.1 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Organic chemicals<\/td><td>$4.9 million<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within electronics specifically, the largest sub-categories are integrated circuits, apparatus for line telephony\/telegraphy, printed circuits, and semiconductor devices \u2014 reflecting Hong Kong&#8217;s role as a routing point for components manufactured across the Pearl River Delta region. Trade in the reverse direction is even larger: Hong Kong&#8217;s imports from India (largely gems, jewellery, and electronics re-exports) run into the billions of dollars annually, underscoring how deeply integrated this trade corridor already is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Is There a Free Trade Agreement Between India and Hong Kong?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>No.<\/strong> This is the single most misunderstood fact among first-time importers on this route, so it&#8217;s worth stating plainly and early, before any cost planning happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India does <strong>not<\/strong> have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Hong Kong. Goods imported from Hong Kong are charged the same <strong>Most Favoured Nation (MFN)<\/strong> duty rates as goods from most other non-FTA countries \u2014 the same rates that would apply to an identical product imported from mainland China or, in many cases, from countries with no special trade relationship with India at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What Hong Kong and India <em>do<\/em> share is a <strong>Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)<\/strong>. This is frequently confused with a trade or duty agreement, but it isn&#8217;t one \u2014 the DTAA governs how income tax is treated for businesses and individuals operating across both jurisdictions, preventing the same income from being taxed twice. It has no bearing on the customs duty charged when your cargo physically clears Indian customs. Importers who assume otherwise, and budget on that assumption, are often surprised by their first landed-cost calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Hong Kong Shipping Address vs Country of Origin: What Importers Must Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shipping goods from Hong Kong does not automatically mean that the goods were manufactured in Hong Kong. Because Hong Kong is a major re-export and transshipment hub, products may be manufactured in mainland China or another country and routed through Hong Kong before being shipped to India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Importers should verify the actual country of origin with their supplier and ensure that commercial documents and any applicable certificate of origin accurately reflect that origin. Country of origin can matter for applicable trade measures, including certain anti-dumping or safeguard duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction is particularly important when calculating landed cost and checking compliance before shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How Indian Customs Duty Is Calculated on Hong Kong Imports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For commercial imports, Indian customs duty is a layered calculation, not a flat percentage applied to invoice value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assessable Value (CIF)<\/strong> \u2014 Cost of goods + Insurance + Freight, forming the base for duty calculation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Customs Duty (BCD)<\/strong> \u2014 Applied on the assessable value; the rate depends entirely on the HS code and commonly ranges from 0% to 20%+ depending on product category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS)<\/strong> \u2014 Typically 10% of the BCD amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IGST<\/strong> \u2014 Applied on (Assessable Value + BCD + SWS), not on the product price alone; common IGST slabs are 5%, 12%, 18%, and 28%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worked example (illustrative):<\/strong> If your goods have a CIF value of \u20b91,00,000 and fall under an HS code with 10% BCD and 18% IGST:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BCD = \u20b910,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SWS (10% of BCD) = \u20b91,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IGST taxable value = \u20b91,00,000 + \u20b910,000 + \u20b91,000 = \u20b91,11,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IGST (18%) = \u20b919,980<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total duty payable \u2248 \u20b930,980<\/strong>, landed cost \u2248 \u20b91,30,980<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Actual customs duty depends on the applicable HS code, tariff notifications, exemptions, product-specific duties, and other applicable regulations in force on the date of import. The example above is for illustration only and should not be treated as a universal duty rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is separate from the personal-parcel duty rates (some courier services quote a flat ~38.5% for used or new electronics) that apply specifically to individual gift or personal shipments. Commercial imports are assessed on HS code and product category, not a blanket rate \u2014 which is precisely why correct classification matters so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your product also falls under an anti-dumping duty or safeguard duty notification \u2014 common in categories like steel, certain chemicals, and select electronics components \u2014 additional duty layers apply on top of the calculation above, and these notifications are sometimes origin-specific, reinforcing why verifying true origin matters even on the Hong Kong route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Understanding HS Codes for Hong Kong Imports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every product entering India is classified under a Harmonized System (HS) code \u2014 an internationally standardised numbering system that determines duty rate, IGST slab, and whether any product-specific regulatory approval applies. For the product categories most commonly imported from Hong Kong, a few HS chapters come up repeatedly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chapter 85<\/strong> \u2014 Electrical machinery and electronics (integrated circuits, mobile phone components, batteries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter 84<\/strong> \u2014 Machinery, mechanical appliances, and parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter 90<\/strong> \u2014 Optical, photographic, medical, and precision instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter 71<\/strong> \u2014 Pearls, precious stones, and metals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter 91<\/strong> \u2014 Clocks and watches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter 39<\/strong> \u2014 Plastics and articles thereof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chapter 29<\/strong> \u2014 Organic chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Misclassification within these chapters is a common cause of clearance delays and post-clearance duty disputes. A component classified one HS sub-heading away from its correct code can carry a materially different duty rate, or trigger a certification requirement that wasn&#8217;t anticipated at the time of shipping. When in doubt, get classification confirmed by your CHA before the shipment leaves Hong Kong, not after it lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Step-by-Step: Importing from Hong Kong to India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Obtain Your IEC (Import Export Code)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Issued by the DGFT, mandatory for all commercial imports. Without it, you cannot file a Bill of Entry or make international payments for the shipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Register on ICEGATE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) is where your Bill of Entry gets filed. Link it to your IEC well before your first shipment arrives \u2014 doing this in advance, rather than after cargo lands, avoids avoidable day-one delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3. Verify Your Hong Kong Supplier and True Origin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As covered above, Hong Kong&#8217;s role as a transshipment hub means goods sometimes originate elsewhere. Confirm actual origin with your supplier \u2014 it affects certificate of origin accuracy and, in some product categories, anti-dumping duty exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4. Classify Goods with the Correct HS Code<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This single step determines your duty rate, your IGST slab, and whether product-specific approvals (BIS, WPC, FSSAI) apply. Get it confirmed before shipping, not after arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>5. Choose Your Freight Mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sea Freight (Nhava Sheva)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Air Freight (Mumbai Air Cargo)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Typical transit time<\/td><td>12\u201320 days<\/td><td>3\u20137 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Bulk, heavy, non-urgent cargo<\/td><td>High-value, urgent, smaller cargo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost structure<\/td><td>Lower per-unit for volume<\/td><td>Higher per-kg, faster capital turnaround<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Common categories<\/td><td>Plastics, machinery, chemicals<\/td><td>Optical\/medical instruments, watches, electronics samples<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>6. Prepare Documentation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial invoice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packing list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill of Lading (sea) or Airway Bill (air)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEC and GST registration proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product-specific certifications where applicable (BIS for electronics, WPC for wireless devices, FSSAI for food)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A practical document checklist for importers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Document<\/td><td>Purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial Invoice<\/td><td>Establishes the transaction value and product details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Packing List<\/td><td>Provides package, quantity and shipment details<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bill of Lading \/ Airway Bill<\/td><td>Acts as the transport document<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Certificate of Origin<\/td><td>Establishes the declared country of origin<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IEC<\/td><td>Identifies the importer for commercial trade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GST registration details<\/td><td>Supports applicable tax and compliance requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Product certificates<\/td><td>Supports regulatory compliance where applicable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>7. File the Bill of Entry via ICEGATE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your CHA files this electronically, declaring goods, HS codes, and assessable value. Shipments are routed to either the <strong>green channel<\/strong> (minimal checks) or <strong>red channel<\/strong> (physical examination) based on risk profiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>8. Pay Duty and Clear Customs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duty is paid online through ICEGATE. Once paid and any examination is cleared, customs issues an <strong>Out of Charge<\/strong> order and the cargo is released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>9. Final-Mile Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coordinated transport from the port or air cargo complex to your warehouse \u2014 often the most underestimated cost and time variable in the entire import journey, particularly for businesses located<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>How to Calculate Total Landed Cost for a Hong Kong Import<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A useful planning formula is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Landed Cost = Product Cost + Freight + Insurance + Customs Duty + Port\/CFS Charges + CHA Charges + Other Applicable Charges + Inland Transportation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact components can vary by shipment, product, freight mode, port, regulatory requirements and applicable charges. Using an all-in estimate before shipment helps an importer compare supplier quotations and freight options on a realistic basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost Components Beyond Customs Duty<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duty and IGST are only part of your true landed cost. A realistic budget for a Hong Kong shipment should also account for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Freight charges<\/strong> \u2014 sea or air, quoted per CBM\/kg or as a flat container rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marine or air cargo insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHA\/customs brokerage fees<\/strong> \u2014 for Bill of Entry filing and clearance coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Port handling and CFS (Container Freight Station) charges<\/strong>, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Demurrage and detention<\/strong> \u2014 charged if cargo or containers aren&#8217;t cleared and returned within free-time limits, and one of the most common sources of unplanned cost for first-time importers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inland transportation<\/strong> from port\/air cargo complex to final warehouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses that only budget for product price and headline duty rate are routinely surprised by the gap between quoted cost and actual landed cost. Asking your freight forwarder and CHA for an all-in landed cost estimate upfront \u2014 not just a freight quote \u2014 is one of the best ways to avoid this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Common Mistakes Importers Make on the Hong Kong Route<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assuming Hong Kong goods qualify for preferential duty rates<\/strong> simply because there&#8217;s no FTA-related confusion \u2014 no such preferential treatment applies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confusing DTAA tax benefits with customs duty relief<\/strong> \u2014 these are entirely separate legal instruments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not verifying true country of origin<\/strong> when goods are transshipped through Hong Kong from mainland China or elsewhere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missing product-specific certification<\/strong>, particularly BIS for electronics or WPC for wireless-enabled devices, which can lead to detention regardless of country of origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choosing freight mode on cost alone<\/strong>, without factoring in how transit time affects working capital and inventory planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treating freight forwarding and customs clearance as separate, uncoordinated relationships<\/strong> \u2014 this can contribute to significant delays at the Indian end, since Hong Kong&#8217;s own export processing rarely causes the bottleneck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Compliance Checklist by Product Category<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Product Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Likely Certification Requirement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consumer electronics, appliances<\/td><td>BIS certification under applicable Quality Control Order (QCO)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wireless\/Bluetooth-enabled devices<\/td><td>WPC (Wireless Planning &amp; Coordination) approval<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food products, ingredients<\/td><td>FSSAI clearance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Packaged\/pre-packed goods<\/td><td>Legal Metrology (LPMC) compliance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical instruments<\/td><td>Additional regulatory approvals depending on device classification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plastics, electronics (post-consumer)<\/td><td>EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Confirm applicable requirements for your specific HS code before shipment \u2014 certification gaps are discovered at the port, not before, far too often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Why Work With a Licensed CHA for Hong Kong Imports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hong Kong&#8217;s own port and documentation systems move fast \u2014 which means any friction on the Indian side becomes the real bottleneck in your supply chain. A licensed Customs House Agent who understands both the freight and customs sides of this specific route helps avoid the two most common failure points: HS code misclassification and disconnected coordination between freight forwarder and customs broker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samruddhiii.com\/\">Samruddhii Global<\/a><\/strong> (Navkar Logistics Pvt Ltd, CHA No. 11\/473) is a licensed Customs House Agent with strategic presence at Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Mumbai Air Cargo, specializing in combined freight forwarding and customs clearance for the China and Hong Kong trade corridors. Our team manages HS code classification, documentation, duty assessment, and end-to-end clearance under a single point of accountability \u2014 so your Hong Kong shipments move as one coordinated process rather than a series of disconnected handoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Planning to Import from Hong Kong to India?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get your HS code, documentation, customs duty and freight requirements reviewed before your shipment leaves Hong Kong. Samruddhii Global can coordinate freight forwarding and customs clearance through Nhava Sheva and Mumbai Air Cargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samruddhiii.com\/contact\">Get Import Assistance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Importing from Hong Kong to India requires an IEC (Import Export Code), correct HS code classification, and a Bill of Entry filed through ICEGATE. 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