How I send parcels to India with low cost international shipping

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If your about to send a gift to India or just a package, ShipW is here to help you with our low cost shipping to India. We get the best shipping quotes out there, and sell them online to you for your ultimate convenience. We send thousands of shipments around the globe and we know, it can be a costly experience, so we will help you keep your shipping spend to a minimum. Given that India is the second most populous nation on the planet and that such a large Indian community exists here in the US, we facilitate the shipping of many parcels

How much will it cost me to send a package to India?


We’ve created an integrated and robust system with our partners, so we are able to offer outstanding rates to ship items there. For example, with our own-branded offering ShipW, shipping a 2lb parcel can be booked online for just $28.99 whilst a 10lb parcel would cost just $54.99. This service makes use of the global EMS network, who aim to raise the standard of delivery with clear tracking and acces points to deliver around the world. Low cost shipping to India has never been easier with great prices for every budget.
DHL Express International is another one of our delivery partners, and we have some of the best 2-5 business day delivery services on the market today via their courier service. Cheap overseas shipping to India using this fully tracked service starts at a lowly $34.99, fantastic value, or for something larger such as a 10lb package- $89.99.
If an express service is more attractive than an economy one, we can offer our TNT Service at just $57.73. This service is collected from any residential or business address by Fedex with a delivery by TNT in 2-4 business days, rather than by the local postal service for the economy offering. International shipping rates can be expensive so take a quote from our quote engine and start saving by using our low cost shipping to India.


What items can be shipped to India?


Imports from the US to India are worth billions every year, and it has turned out to be of our most popular destinations. India is undergoing massive change and its rapidly growing economy has fuelled the demand for more and more goods. Books, clothing, accessories, gifts, car parts, machinary are just a small part of the bigger picture. If you want to double check what can and can't be sent you can check with the courier sevice before sending, DHL have information on restrictions and they can advise if any addditional documents are needed. Sports and gym equipment are particuarly popular at the moment so if your selling on eBay, India is a fantastic opportunity and you can keep the shipping costs low by booking with us. If you have any doubts over what you can send, you can use our Live Chat to get some advice.


Shipping Restrictions to India


For consignments going to India, the gift exemptions amount to 10000.00 Indian Rupee per shipment. India not only has the usual prohibitions such as electronic cigarettes, seeds, other plant materials, products made in Iran, guns and batteries but also prohibited are maps, which have what the Indian government classes as having incorrect boundaries with other countries indicated. They also prohibit passports being sent into the country other than to an Embassy within the India. Low cost shipping to India via a reliable courier service, such as ours can mean your goods arrive in the destination safely, as long as you send with the all the documents we provide correctly filled out.
Please consult the Indian Central Board of Excise and Customs for the latest information regarding prohibitions and restrictions.



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