Courier from India to China
India to China is mainly a business lane: samples going to Chinese manufacturers and buyers, documents for trade and legal work, and parts for machinery that was bought from China and needs something sent back. China inspects commercial parcels closely, so the description and value on the invoice matter more here than on any other lane we run.
Customs and document notes on this page were last reviewed on . Rules change; we confirm the current position when you book.
Who sends parcels from India to China with us?
Sourcing and quality teams
Indian importers sending reference samples, approved masters and defective parts back to Chinese factories.
Exporters
Indian producers sending product samples to Chinese buyers and trade-show organisers.
Professionals
Original documents, contracts and certificates to Chinese partners, courts and consulates.
What happens between pickup in India and delivery in China?
- Quote and booking
- Pickup from your address
- Export clearance in India
- Express flight
- Customs in China
- Delivered with proof
Every shipment gets an ExpressBox tracking number at booking. The milestones above are the standard sequence for this lane; the status of a specific shipment comes from the tracking page.
Export paperwork in India, import clearance in China
Export side (India)
Samples and documents go under CSB-IV; registered exporters shipping commercially go under CSB-V. We prepare the shipping bill from your invoice.
Import side (China)
GACC clears commercial parcels against the declared description, value and the receiver's company details. Personal parcels are assessed separately under the personal postal articles rules. A Chinese receiver's full name in Chinese characters, a local phone number and, for companies, the registered name speed up release.
Documents we need
Invoice with a precise description of each item, values and HS codes, the receiver's details in both English and Chinese where possible, and your IEC and GSTIN for commercial consignments.
What does shipping from India to China cost?
| What | How it is worked out |
|---|---|
| Chargeable weight | The greater of the actual weight and the volumetric weight (length × width × height in centimetres ÷ 5000). A light but bulky box is charged on volume. |
| Lane rate | Quoted per shipment for India to China, based on chargeable weight and the delivery area. Published slabs are not available yet; the quote is the price. |
| Duties and taxes | Assessed by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) on the declared value. Estimated in the quote and billed to the sender or the receiver, as you choose at booking. |
| Included | Pickup, export documentation, express air freight, import clearance handling and delivery with tracking. |
What cannot be sent from India to China?
Used electronics, printed material that may be considered sensitive, seeds and plant material, and lithium batteries shipped loose are problem items on this lane. Currency and dangerous goods are never accepted. The full list, including items that need approval first, is on the prohibited and restricted items page; where one country is stricter than the other, the stricter rule applies to this lane.
Questions people ask before shipping to China
Which Chinese cities do you serve?
Mainland China through the carrier's network, including Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing and the manufacturing cities around them. Hong Kong and Macau are quoted separately.
Why does China ask for so much detail?
Chinese customs matches the description and value against the receiver's import record. Vague descriptions such as "parts" or "gift" are the most common reason for a hold.
Can I send a laptop or phone to China?
New devices with a proper invoice can usually be shipped; used electronics are frequently refused entry. Ask us before booking.
Do you handle shipments from China to India too?
Yes. See the China to India lane for imports, and the China to UAE lane for cross-trade shipments.
How is the shipment priced?
By chargeable weight on the India to China lane: the greater of actual and volumetric weight (L × W × H in cm ÷ 5000).
Do documents need customs clearance?
Documents with no commercial value clear on a simplified basis, but they still need a correct description. We mark them as documents on the air waybill.