USA to India Shipping FAQ
Find answers about shipping time, pricing, customs, document shipping, packing, and tracking for USA to India shipments.
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
Do I have to pay customs duty in India?
Video AvailableFor 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.
For moving to India from the USA, use heavy-duty double-wall boxes sized around 24×18×17 or 24×18×18 inches. Keep each box under 50 lbs to avoid additional handling charges. SHIPINDUS boxes are recommended in New Jersey, while similar boxes can be purchased from stores like Lowe’s.
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.
SHIPPING
How long does shipping from USA to India take?
Video AvailableOptions:
AIR Express - $7.99/lb - 10 to 15 business days (minimum 3 LBS).
AIR Economy - $5.99/lb - 15 to 25 days available for shipments over 50 lbs,
AIR Economy Saver - $3.99/lb - 25 to 35 days available for shipments over 75 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.
Can I send packages to India from anywhere in the United States?
Video AvailableYes, you can send packages to India from anywhere in the United States using SHIPINDUS. Simply create your shipment online, print the UPS or FedEx label, and drop off your package at the nearest location. Your shipment will be routed through the SHIPINDUS warehouse and delivered to India with full tracking.
NEXT STEP
What should I do after creating a shipment label?
Video AvailableAfter creating your shipment, print and securely attach the shipping label to your package, then drop it off at the nearest UPS or FedEx location based on the label you selected. If this is an international shipment, also print the commercial invoice and place it inside the label pouch.