Send a parcel to India from only £39.77

1. Get a Quick Quote: Simply provide your parcel’s weight and dimensions to get an immediate quote across our two services.
2. Book Your Slot: Choose your preferred service, enter your recipient’s details, and complete the required customs information. You can then book a collection from your home or a convenient ServicePoint or depot drop-off.
3. Prepare Your Parcel: Pack your items securely and attach your shipping label. You can find more detailed advice on packaging in the How to Package Parcels to India  section.

To find out how much it’ll cost via International Economy, or by our expedited Worldwide Air service, get a quote today. How much you’ll pay will vary depend on the following factors:

• how big your parcel is –weight (in kg) and dimensions (length, height and width in cm)
• which of our two services you opt for
• whether you select a drop off at one of ServicePoints or depots, or arrange collection from your home or business
• any additional contents coverage you decide to purchase

We’re proud to offer one of the cheapest ways to send a parcel to India from the UK – via our International Economy service. It’s the budget-friendly option for sending gifts, letters and packages.
 

WHY CHOOSE DHL ECOMMERCE UK FOR POSTAGE TO INDIA?

• We’re the leader in global logistics, with worldwide shipping networks and vast expertise
• Enjoy the convenience of collection from your home or work address
• Drop off and save at one of our hundreds of UK ServicePoints or depots
• Track your parcel online, with delivery notifications for you and your recipient
• Get £50 free contents cover as standard; option to buy additional cover for packages with contents worth up to £5,000.
• Our smooth ecommerce platform integration makes sending a parcel to India even easier – for side hustlers, microbusinesses and SMEs
• Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘reverse order’ functionality
• Access to 'My DHL rewards' - exclusive to our customers
• Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply)

CUSTOMS INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN SENDING A PARCEL TO INDIA

When you send your parcel from the UK to India, a customs declaration (often referred to as a customs invoice) is required. This document provides Indian Customs Agents with essential information about the contents and value of your package for proper processing.

Our booking form simplifies this for you; we automatically gather the necessary information to generate your customs invoice, which will print along with your shipping label.

To help ensure smooth and swift customs clearance, please make sure your declaration is:

• Detailed: Provide clear and specific descriptions of each item (e.g., "Men's cotton t-shirt, size M" rather than just "clothing"). Including general or less-detailed descriptions could result in delays with Indian Customs.
• Accurate: Declare the true value of your items. Misdeclarations can lead to significant delays, fines, or seizure of your parcel.
• Indian Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN): For all shipments to India, the recipient’s PAN-based 15-digit GSTIN is a mandatory requirement. This must be included on the customs invoice, typically below the main recipient’s address details.

INDIAN GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) & KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC)

Introduced in July 2017, India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) law brought new tax structures and data requirements for both consignees and shippers. In addition to the GSTIN mentioned above, parcels sent to India require the recipient to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) form to facilitate customs clearance on their behalf.

HOW THE RECIPIENT COMPLETES THE KYC FORM

The recipient will be contacted directly by the courier or their customs agent (usually via email or SMS) to submit their KYC documents. They will typically be asked to provide identity and address proof (such as a PAN card or Aadhaar card) through an online portal or email. A prompt response from the recipient is essential to avoid clearance delays.

This KYC information will be logged by Indian Customs and held on record. This is good news: any subsequent shipment to the same recipient will not require them to complete the KYC form again.

You can learn more about GST on the Government of India’s Central Board of Excise and Customs website. For more information on tax and customs considerations for postage to India, visit HM Revenue & Customs.

WHAT ITEMS CAN'T I SEND TO INDIA?

India has its own import rules and regulations. Before sending any parcel to India you must make sure its contents will be accepted into the country. Failure to do so significant delays, additional charges (such as storage, return, or even destruction fees applied at the point of entry), or the seizure of your parcel by Indian Customs.

Given that Indian import laws and regulations can change, we strongly advise you check the regulations each time you prepare your shipment for India. Visit the Central Board of Excise and Customs website for more information.

Some examples of items you can’t post to India include: