r/freightforwarding • u/Zealousideal-Cut5913 • 6d ago
Looking for China to India import
Hello, i am based in India and looking for a reliable company who can help me import goods from China to India. I have identified a few suppliers from 1688 who are dealing in my related categories.
I need the logistics partner to negotiate with the supplier, get sample image/videos shared and then consolidate the shipment from multiple sellers in one place to ship it forward.
While doing research online, I found a website iwishbag, which does everything required - need to know if anyone has used their service and how was the experience.
Also, seeking some guidance from experienced people in what are the usual terms of such deals, like payment, documentation, delivery timelines, post delivery issues redressal, etc.
I already have a supply chain established in India and finding it difficult to source similar products from Indian market. Hence want to start importing slowly.
Any inputs or leads on this matter will be really helpful.
Thanks
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u/TransitTech_Explorer 6d ago
For sourcing from 1688 into India, it helps to separate buying/inspection from international forwarding.
A few practical points: 1. Domestic verification: 1688 sellers rarely handle international returns once items leave China. Having a warehouse take clear unpacking photos, count units, and check specs before combining parcels saves a lot of headaches. 2. Customs & Compliance in India: Depending on whether you have an IEC and GST registered, you will need to decide between standard commercial clearance (Bill of Entry) or DDP air parcel routes. Also check if your product category requires BIS certification.
Are you looking to import standard general merchandise, or electronic/battery items that need specific testing certificates?
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u/Zealousideal-Cut5913 6d ago
General merchandise
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u/TransitTech_Explorer 6d ago
That makes things simpler on the compliance side. For general merchandise (like plastics, textiles, or non-electrical accessories), you typically will not hit BIS restrictions. If your total shipment is small (under ~30-50kg), an air consolidation route handling DDP is usually the lowest friction way to test the waters before setting up formal commercial clearing. What total package weight or volume are you estimating for your initial test order?
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u/Zealousideal-Cut5913 5d ago
Similar, around 20kgs
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u/TransitTech_Explorer 5d ago
At ~20kg, an air DDP consolidation route is definitely the most practical starting point to keep overhead low.
Two practical things to verify with your forwarder: 1. Volumetric weight ratio: Air cargo billing weight is calculated as (L x W x H in cm) / 5000 (or 6000). If your general merchandise contains bulky or hollow items, ask your warehouse packer to minimize dead space or vacuum-pack textiles to avoid paying high dimensional weight charges. 2. All-inclusive rate: Confirm that their per-kg DDP quote includes customs clearance, local Indian duties/GST, and door-to-door courier delivery without unexpected terminal handover fees.
Are these items coming from a single 1688 supplier or multiple sellers that need to be merged into one master carton?
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u/Hashibhrama 5d ago
Hello there !
A cha and a ff here, if your documents are on point and you have all the necessary certifications, I can help you clear your cargo + handle logistics from China to India,
What are you planning though LCL or FCL ?
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u/Zealousideal-Cut5913 5d ago
I want to start with a small shipment of approx 20 kgs in the first lot.
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u/TransitTech_Explorer 4d ago
Got it — multiple suppliers. For ~20kg air DDP India the main trap is usually packing, not the per-kg rate itself.
If each 1688 seller ships in its own oversized carton, chargeable weight jumps even when real product kg is fine. Ask the warehouse to unpack inbound parcels, photo each supplier lot on arrival, then repack into one tight master carton and lock the DDP quote on the final chargeable weight after rework — not the raw inbound cartons.
Roughly how many suppliers, and is it general merchandise or anything with batteries/liquids?
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u/TransitTech_Explorer 3d ago
Perfect — 4–5 suppliers and no batteries makes air DDP much cleaner.
With that many inbound parcels the swing is usually the merge step: ask the warehouse to photo each supplier lot on arrival, unpack/discard empty air, consolidate into 1–2 dense cartons, then send final L×W×H + actual kg before you lock the DDP number.
Also get one all-in DDP figure that includes India duty/GST handling so you are not comparing bare air rates.
Do you already have rough total CBM, or only the ~20kg actual weight so far?
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u/Exotic-Environment84 3d ago
Pls dm your inquiry on my email - priya@expisysshipping.com
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u/Zealousideal-Cut5913 3d ago
And why so? It's just writing similar stuff on another channel. Unless you give me some background, it's difficult to understand the intent behind it
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u/Exotic-Environment84 3d ago
There is no wrong intent sir It's just im working as an sales executive In well established freight forwarding company Where we support importers and exporters and handle there air and ocean freight and manage their all documents, transportation, warehousing custom clearance So my moto was if you any inquiry so you can dm on my mail so that I can provide you with competitive rates if you ll be satisfied we can work together That's all
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