GM Import is an import company in Ahmedabad that brings products from China to businesses all over India. We find the factory, check the goods, ship them by sea or air, clear Indian customs and deliver to your door. You can import without a minimum order, from one carton to a full container.
How to import from China to India with GM Import
- Tell us the product. A name, photo or Alibaba/1688 link is enough.
- Compare suppliers. We shortlist 4–5 verified Chinese factories.
- Approve the price. One final door-to-door price, agreed upfront.
- Check quality. Samples by air, then an AQL inspection before shipping.
- Ship. Sea freight (FCL or LCL) or air freight.
- Clear customs. We file the paperwork and pay duty on your behalf as agreed.
- Receive your goods at your warehouse, shop or factory.
See the full 7-step import process.
What goes into the cost of importing from China
When you buy on Alibaba you only see the factory price. The real cost in India is the landed cost. Our quote includes all of it, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
| Cost item | What it is | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Product price | Factory price for your quantity, usually quoted EXW or FOB | GM Import negotiates |
| Freight & insurance | Sea or air transport from China to an Indian port or airport | GM Import books |
| Customs duty | Basic Customs Duty, Social Welfare Surcharge and IGST, based on the HS code | GM Import calculates and clears |
| Clearance charges | Port, terminal and documentation charges in India | Included in our quote |
| Local delivery | Transport from the port to your address | Included in our quote |
Duty rates depend on the product's HS code, so we confirm them in every quote.
Sea or air: which is right for you?
| Mode | Best for | Typical transit* | Priced by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air courier | Samples, 1–5 cartons | 7–12 days | Weight (kg) |
| Air cargo | Urgent or high-value stock | 7–12 days | Chargeable weight |
| Sea LCL | From 1 CBM, regular stock | 4–6 weeks | Volume (CBM) |
| Sea FCL | Large orders, heavy goods | 3–5 weeks | Per container |
*Door to door, indicative. Depends on origin city, port and clearance.
No IEC or paperwork needed from you
You don't need your own import licence (IEC) or customs broker. GM Import handles the complete import for you: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, bill of entry and any product approvals such as BIS. You place the order and receive the goods.
Why import with GM Import
- No MOQ, one box to a full container
- Verified factories, 4–5 options per product
- Final price agreed upfront
- Samples by air before bulk orders
- AQL inspection with photo reports
- Customs and delivery handled across India
