USA to India Shipping FAQ
Find answers about shipping time, pricing, customs, document shipping, packing, and tracking for USA to India shipments.
SHIPPING TIME
How long does shipping from USA to India take?
Video AvailableOptions:
AIR Express - $7.99/lb - 10 to 12 business days,
AIR Economy - $5.99/lb - 20 to 30 days available for shipments over 50 lbs,
SEA - low as $2/lb - 60 to 90 days.
Discounted FedEx and UPS options are also available and delivers under 4 to 6 business days to major metros.
PRICING
How much does it cost to ship from USA to India?
Video AvailableSHIPINDUS AIR Express is about $6.99 per lb, AIR Economy is about $4.99 per lb for shipments over 50 lbs, and SEA starts around $2 per lb for 220 lbs and up. Personal-use item duties are included in these rates.
CUSTOMS
For most personal-effect shipments sent through SHIPINDUS, duties are already included. However, electronics and high-value items such as luxury bags may attract additional customs charges. Commercial shipments are subject to duties as per destination-country customs rules.
DOCUMENTS
What is the fastest way to send documents to India?
Video AvailableOption 1: Need it fast? Use our discounted FedEx or UPS labels. Delivered in about 4 business days. Starting at $65
Option 2: Want to save money? Choose SHIPINDUS Economy Documents option delivered in 12 to 15 business days to major metros, starting at just $28 with drop-off at our nearby locations.
PACKAGING
For better handling and pricing, SHIPINDUS generally recommends keeping each box at 50 lbs or less.
Shipping cost is calculated based on the higher of actual weight or dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is calculated using package size to ensure fair pricing for large but lightweight shipments.