Can anyone import a car to India?
It's very restricted and expensive. Indian citizens returning after 2+ years abroad can import one vehicle with some concessions. Standard imports face duties exceeding 200% of vehicle value.
Ship a Car from the UK to India
Ship your car from the UK to India via RORO or shared container. India has restrictive but navigable vehicle import regulations. The Ship Cars provides container shipping to Mumbai, Chennai, and Nhava Sheva for qualifying importers. Typical transit: 22–28 days to Mumbai (Nhava Sheva) from UK ports.. Main discharge port: Mumbai (JNPT/Nhava Sheva).
- Transit time
- 22–28 days to Mumbai (Nhava Sheva) from UK ports.
- Main port
- Mumbai (JNPT/Nhava Sheva)
- Shipping methods
- Container shipping to major Indian ports. RORO services are limited. Mumbai/JNPT is the most popular entry point.
- Import rules
- India imposes very high import duties: 100% customs duty for CBU (completely built up) vehicles, plus 25% excise duty and GST. Only Indian nationals returning after 2+ years abroad or diplomats can import personal vehicles with some concessions. Left-hand drive vehicles are NOT permitted for road us
Frequently asked questions
Is right-hand drive accepted in India?
India drives on the left, so right-hand drive vehicles are standard. However, left-hand drive vehicles cannot be registered for road use.
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