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Shipping insights, customs, and trade-lane analysis for India — practical articles.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship from India to the USA? What Sets the Price
Shipping from India to the USA costs about US$2,000–3,500 for a 20ft container and US$3,000–5,500 for a 40ft. LCL runs about US$85–160 per CBM, and air freight about US$3.00–5.00 per kg. At arrival, Clearit lists USD 149.95 per ocean entry, USD 129.95 per air entry and USD 25 handling.
How to Import from India to USA in 2026
India ranks among the largest sources of US imports. It ships everything from generic drugs and diamonds to cotton apparel and machine parts. Maybe you're planning your first purchase order from an Indian supplier. Or you're moving part of your sourcing out of China. Either way, this guide covers the full process — costs, transit times, tariffs, documents, and customs clearance.
China+1 Freight Strategy: Shipping Beyond China in 2026
Tariffs, geopolitical risk, and heavy supply chain concentration are pushing more and more importers to diversify beyond China. But shifting production is only half the battle. Your freight strategy is what actually decides whether China+1 saves you real money. This guide compares real shipping costs, transit times, and landed costs for Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Mexico. Use it to make your next sourcing decision with real data, not guesswork.
LCL Shipping Rates by Route 2026 CBM Pricing Guide
LCL from China costs about USD 45–160/CBM to the US West Coast, USD 65–180/CBM to the US East Coast and USD 70–150/CBM to Europe, in base port-to-port freight for early 2026 (updated 07/23/2026). Minimums and local charges apply on top. Send your route and cargo to request a free quote.
Air Freight Cost per Kg 2026 Rates by Route
Air freight costs about USD 6.30/kg from the Far East to the USA and USD 4.88/kg to Europe, per Freightos. You pay on chargeable weight, so the airports, cargo and service level change the total. Below are the rates by route, how weight is charged and what a complete quote includes.
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