Shipping and Removals in India

India expats can bring household goods duty free following a long list of requirements. The shipping and relocation agency used to ship the goods can provide specifics. The number and type of goods that can be brought duty free is restricted and sometimes very limiting.

Expats should consider buying new appliances and furniture in India which could save the shipping trouble and be less expensive after shipping and duty costs have been paid.

A huge number of shipping and removal agencies compete to relocate expats, ranging from full service packing and movers, to only delivery. It is a good idea to insure expensive items and to do so from a company other than the one used for shipping.

Bringing pets to India is fine as long as vaccination and recent health documents are in order. Expats should consider air freight which is more expensive but much faster.