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How long does shipping from USA to India take?
Options:
AIR Express - $7.99/lb - 10 to 12 business days,
AIR Economy - $5.99/lb - 20 to 30 days available for shipments over 50 lbs,
SEA - low as $2/lb - 60 to 90 days.
Discounted FedEx and UPS options are also available and delivers under 4 to 6 business days to major metros.
What is the fastest way to send documents to India?
Option 1: Need it fast? Use our discounted FedEx or UPS labels. Delivered in about 4 business days. Starting at $65
Option 2: Want to save money? Choose SHIPINDUS Economy Documents option delivered in 12 to 15 business days to major metros, starting at just $28 with drop-off at our nearby locations.
Shipping cost is calculated based on the higher of actual weight or dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is calculated using package size to ensure fair pricing for large but lightweight shipments.
Read Full AnswerHow much does it cost to ship from USA to India?
SHIPINDUS AIR Express is about $6.99 per lb, AIR Economy is about $4.99 per lb for shipments over 50 lbs, and SEA starts around $2 per lb for 220 lbs and up. Personal-use item duties are included in these rates.
Read Full AnswerDo I have to pay customs duty in India?
For most personal-effect shipments sent through SHIPINDUS, duties are already included. However, electronics and high-value items such as luxury bags may attract additional customs charges. Commercial shipments are subject to duties as per destination-country customs rules.
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