China to India courier service per kg is the quickest way to move samples, small cartons and urgent business shipments from a Chinese supplier to your door in India. IFC – Imports From China, import experts since 2004, collects the parcel in China, weighs and repacks it at its own Guangzhou or Yiwu office, flies it to India, clears customs with duty paid (DDP) and delivers it to any city. You pay one per-kg price agreed before dispatch: ₹750 per kg duty-paid for 50+ kg general cargo, or ₹1,350 per kg for battery, liquid, cosmetic, magnet or higher-value goods (Oct 2026).
Key takeaways
- Charged per kg on chargeable weight – actual or volumetric (L × W × H in cm ÷ 5000), whichever is higher.
- Door to door, duty paid: pickup in China, air courier, Indian customs duty and clearance, delivery included.
- Typical time: about 5–12 days door to door, depending on city and customs.
- Best for samples, spare parts, electronics, fashion accessories and urgent restocks.
- B2B only: for traders, brands, factories and online sellers – not individual retail parcels.
How is China to India courier charged per kg?
Courier and air cargo from China are billed on chargeable weight. Measure each carton, multiply length × width × height in centimetres and divide by 5000 to get volumetric weight. If a 60 × 40 × 40 cm carton weighs 12 kg, its volumetric weight is 19.2 kg, so you are charged for 19.2 kg. Light, bulky goods therefore cost more per real kg than dense goods. IFC re-packs cartons in China where possible to cut volumetric weight before the parcel flies.
The per-kg rate also depends on the product’s Indian customs duty (from its HS code), batteries or magnets, the total weight and the delivery city. Check duty for your product on the HS code duty pages, estimate your landed cost in the IFC shipment calculator, and see typical ranges in China to India shipping cost per kg.
Courier vs air cargo vs sea LCL from China
| Express / air courier | Air cargo (consolidated) | Sea LCL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best shipment size | Samples and small cartons | Roughly 30–500 kg | From about 1 CBM upward |
| Door-to-door time | About 5–10 days | About 7–12 days | About 35–50 days |
| How it is charged | Per kg (chargeable weight) | Per kg (chargeable weight) | Per CBM or per kg |
| Customs duty | Included with IFC’s DDP service | ||
More detail: China to India air cargo, China to India sea freight LCL and China to India shipping door to door.
How to send a courier from China to India with IFC
- Share the product, supplier city, number of cartons, weight and carton size (or photos of the packing list).
- IFC confirms the per-kg door-to-door price, including duty.
- Your supplier delivers to IFC’s Guangzhou or Yiwu office, or IFC collects from the supplier.
- IFC weighs, checks and repacks the cartons and sends you photos.
- The parcel flies to India; IFC clears customs and pays duty.
- Delivery to your shop, office or warehouse anywhere in India.
What can and cannot go by courier from China?
Most general goods can travel: garments, bags, shoes, hardware, spare parts, beauty tools, mobile accessories and electronics. Items with lithium batteries, liquids, powders, magnets or brand logos need checking first. Products under Indian compulsory certification (for example BIS for toys, electronics and footwear, or WPC for wireless devices) must meet those rules before import. Read is shipping from China banned in India? for the current position.
Why use IFC for China to India courier?
- 20+ years of China–India imports, trusted since 2004
- Own offices in Guangzhou and Yiwu with English-speaking staff and translators
- Daily air cargo dispatch and mixed-container loading
- One contact for pickup, freight, duty and delivery – read IFC customer reviews
Get a per-kg courier quote: send your business name, product, weight, carton size and delivery city via get a quote or call +91 98116 91631. IFC works with business importers only; individual retail buyers are not served.
Frequently asked questions
What is the courier charge from China to India per kg?
It depends on chargeable weight, the product’s customs duty, batteries and the delivery city. IFC quotes one per-kg door-to-door price including duty before dispatch; use the IFC shipment calculator for a first estimate.
How long does a courier take from China to India?
Express and air courier usually take about 5–10 days door to door; consolidated air cargo about 7–12 days.
Is customs duty included in the courier price?
Yes, with IFC’s DDP service the per-kg price includes Indian customs duty and clearance, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
How is volumetric weight calculated for courier?
Length × width × height in centimetres divided by 5000. You are charged on the higher of actual and volumetric weight.
Can I courier samples from several Chinese suppliers together?
Yes. Suppliers deliver to IFC’s Guangzhou or Yiwu office, where samples are combined into one parcel to save on minimum charges.