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SHIPPING TO INDIA
Send a parcel to India within three to four days of collection, with some of the most competitive prices online. We will collect your parcels from your home or business address for free, with delivery from £42.52* .
Shipping to India is simple with our handy guidance; our pages are useful for advice on weighing, measuring, packaging, and details of restricted/prohibited items.
India is the seventh largest country by area, and the second-most populated country in the world. There are over 440 native languages, and a range of cultures and religions across the country. We send to all major cities including: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, , Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Jaipur and many more...
India may be half a world away from the UK , the 5,000 miles your parcel will travel to get there won’t be a problem. Whether you’re sending gifts to India from the UK or just need to send a parcel to India, our worldwide air service is affordable. Book online quickly and easily to arrange collection by one of our courier drivers from your home or work address and in just a matter of days your parcel will arrive at its destination!
Send a Cheap Parcel to India
As one of the cheapest couriers to India from the UK we’re proud of our budget-friendly prices for international postage. Take a look here for our current costs for shipping to India.
HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TO INDIA TAKE?
We offer cheap and convenient door to door shipping to India from the UK, allowing you to book your delivery online to arrange collection on a day to suit you.
Whether you choose to have your parcels collected from your home or work address, you can expect delivery to India within three to four days.
Whilst we make every effort to deliver within these guidelines, please bear in mind it can take a little longer to send parcels to India, especially to the more rural and remote Indian locations. There are also a number of national holidays which could have an effect on the time it takes for postage to India at select times.
2023 India National Holidays
Date |
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25th December |
Christmas Day |
*Public holidays in India may affect our estimated transit times. Note - there are a LOT of regional holidays in India - only those that are national are listed
2024 India National Holidays
Date |
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26th January |
Republic Day |
15th August |
Independence Day |
2nd October |
Mahatma Gandhi Birthday |
25th December |
Christmas Day |
*Public holidays in India may affect our estimated transit times. Note - there are a LOT of regional holidays in India - only those that are national are listed
Do I need to deal with Indian customs?
For any parcel heading outside of the UK, you’ll need to fill out a customs form. This tells the Customs Agents in the destination country about the contents of your package so they can process it correctly.
Implementation of Good and Services Tax (GST) - effective 1st July 2017
The Indian Government has announced GST Act based modifications to documentation for Import & Export clearance. India based shippers and consignees will have to comply with the changes in rules, tax structure and provide some additional data to GST Network and Customs before parcels will be cleared. This is a nationwide change in India's tax policies and further clarifications and modifications will be made.
Each taxpayer will be allotted a State wise PAN-based 15-digit Goods and Services Taxpayer Identification Number (GSTIN). On the invoice, it should be included under the main recipient’s address details.
The recipient is now required to complete what is called a Know Your Customer (KYC) form in order to have goods cleared on their behalf.
Once completed, please hand it to our driver with your other international paperwork. The information will be lodged with Customs and held on record, so any subsequent shipment to the same recipient will not need this again.
Details about GST can be found on the Government of India’s Central Board of Excise and Customs website.
HM Revenue & Customs has more information on tax and customs considerations for India.
WHAT ITEMS CAN'T I SEND TO INDIA?
As with all countries, India has its own set of rules and regulations regarding imports, so before sending a parcel to India you must make sure your parcel will be accepted into the country. Failure to do so may result in additional charges, as these charges are added at the point of entry; they can’t be added to the prices we offer.
The Indian authorities change their laws from time to time, so we advise you re-check the regulations each time you send a parcel to India. Visit the Central Board of Excise and Customs website for more.
If sending personal effects to India, note that only used personal articles will be cleared as duty free. All other items will attract duty, and a special clearance charge of around INR 1500 will be charged in addition to the customs duties / local taxes. Paperwork will also need to include a copy of the recipient’s passport (showing photo, name, address and visa) in order to clear customs.
It’s your responsibility to make sure you’re not sending any prohibited or restricted items into India. Remember that prohibitions and restrictions vary from country to country and can sometimes apply to items that you may think are ordinary, so it’s vital to check that your parcel contents will be given customs clearance.
Some examples of items you can’t post to India include:
RESTRICTED AND PROHIBITED GOODS
Food |
Illegal and dangerous |
Other |
Animal and vegetables |
Flammable fuels and liquids |
Publications containing maps showing incorrect bundaries of India |
Meat, poultry, dairy and fish products |
Drugs (prescription or illicit) |
Natural abrasive |
Cereals and rice |
Weaponry |
Unused cheques, money orders and unsigned credit cards |
Fruit and vegetables | Firearms | Precious stones, metals or pearls |
*Please be aware that we also have our own prohibited items list, in addition to country-specific restrictions.
Important information
We offer £50 contents cover on all international deliveries, with the option to upgrade to £1,000 if the item you are sending is worth more than this. Please note, we can only cover the item to the market value and will not consider the sentimental value it holds.
When sending personal items, please avoid sending anything which is irreplaceable (for instance, family heirlooms, jewellery or original photographs). If your parcel is lost or damaged in transit, we want you to be able to easily replace the items inside.
For more information on what you can and can’t send through our network, please refer to our list of prohibited and restricted items.
HOW TO PACKAGE PARCELS TO INDIA
When using couriers to India from the UK we recommend being attentive when it comes to preparing your parcel. Your items will take a long journey and will pass through several depots with automated sorting machines. Be sure to make extra effort to package your items well and use internal cushioning material for your parcel.
We’ll transport parcels up to 25kg in weight, 80 x 80 x 80cm max dimensions – and advise you to use a strong outer box when sending your package and don’t overfill it. If you’d like some further advice on packaging, take a look at our handy international packaging guide for tips to get everything there soundly.
The benefits
We can collect from home or work address | |
Globally trusted courier shipping to over 160 countries worldwide | |
Online tracking and delivery notifications for you and your recipient | |
Contents cover (up to £25 for UK / £50 for International shipping) | |
Integrated with over 10 ecommerce platforms to make sending parcels even easier | |
Offer your customers easy returns with our ‘’reverse order’’ functionality |
Many ways to save
Drop off and save at any one of our 3,500 ServicePoints or Depots | |
''My DHL rewards'' - exclusive to our customers | |
Cashback into your pre-pay account when you add funds (Terms apply) | |
Multi-parcel discounts are available on some UK services (Terms apply) |
HOW SAFE WILL MY PARCEL BE?
Observing and complying with the restricted/prohibited items list and general customs regulations for India means there’s no reason to worry about your parcel when you send a parcel to India with us – it’s in safe hands! But of course, you want to be sure, so to help with any concerns you may have, our free online system will help you track your parcel throughout its entire journey, from collection to delivery.
Don’t forget, we also provide £50 free extended cover on your parcel shipping to India and you can choose to add extra cover for more valuable items.