Importing from China to Chennai? IFC – Imports From China Inc helps Indian buyers coordinate sourcing, supplier communication, inspection, consolidation, air or sea shipping, clearance support and delivery. Our staffed office in Chennai works with our Delhi office and China operations to coordinate your enquiry.

IFC office in Chennai

Address: 33/63, 2nd Floor, Coral Merchant Street, George Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600001.

Contact IFC to arrange your visit and confirm the team and documents needed for your enquiry.

Preparing machinery and commercial-goods quotations

For a Chennai machinery or equipment enquiry, send the model, application, supplier specifications, packing dimensions and gross weight. Identify whether lifting equipment or a loading bay is available at delivery. Product suitability and documentation should be reviewed before supplier payment and shipping, especially when several models or spare parts are included.

How China to Chennai shipping is planned

Share the goods: send supplier links or product photos, specifications, quantities and invoice value.
Review the packing: provide gross weight, carton dimensions or CBM and supplier collection details.
Agree the service: compare suitable air or sea options, inspection and consolidation requirements.
Confirm the quotation: review inclusions, exclusions, estimated timing and the final delivery pincode.
Coordinate dispatch: receive the agreed shipment updates and arrange receipt at your address.

What affects the landed cost in Chennai?

The product price is only one part of the total. Supplier-to-warehouse transport, packing, inspection, international freight, applicable clearance charges, duties, taxes and domestic delivery may affect the amount payable. Ask for a written quotation identifying which items are included. Rates and eligibility depend on the actual goods and booked service.

Use our China to India shipping cost calculator for an initial estimate. A calculator result should be confirmed against your packing details and delivery address before you commit to an order.

Air or sea freight?

Discuss air for time-sensitive shipments and sea for suitable consolidated or larger loads. The best option depends on cargo dimensions, weight, handling needs and required delivery date. Supplier readiness, departure schedules, clearance and last-mile arrangements all affect timing; request an estimate for your shipment.

Questions from buyers in Chennai

Can IFC quote for machinery and its spare parts together?

Provide an itemised packing list and invoice details for the machine and each spare part. The quotation can then reflect the actual cargo and delivery requirements. A general product name alone is insufficient for a reliable cost assessment.

Can you deliver to my pincode?

Send the complete delivery pincode and describe any unloading or access restrictions. IFC will confirm serviceability and the quoted delivery scope before booking.

What if I already have a Chinese supplier?

Share the supplier contact, product details and packing list. You can discuss inspection, warehouse consolidation and shipping without starting a new supplier search.