Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to India

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into India: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import IGST is 18%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: BIS (for regulated products). Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/415 V, 50 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
IGST 18%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
BIS (for regulated products)
Grid
230/415 V, 50 Hz

What we handle for buyers in India

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents the factory must provide for BIS (for regulated products)
  • Electrical configuration for 230/415 V, 50 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to India
Does India have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in India?

The grid in India is 230/415 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into India?

The key requirement is BIS (for regulated products). We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

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