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Import Electronics from China to India: Step-by-Step Method

Eximpe · eximpe.com Free Intermediate India

A concrete step-by-step for one of the most-imported D2C categories, sequencing IEC, GST, supplier vetting and landed cost together.

  • IEC and GST registration come before supplier shortlisting
  • Landed cost and margin should be confirmed before shipping
  • Sequence: source, cost, ship, clear customs, launch
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It answers 3 questions

  1. How do I actually import a product from China as a small D2C brand with no existing supply chain?
  2. What do I legally need in India to import goods, IEC, GST, anything else?
  3. Should I ship by air or sea, and how do I actually choose a freight forwarder?

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