Import Services & Freight Forwarding
End-to-end import forwarding solutions from overseas suppliers to your facility across India.
Main Import Freight-Forwarding Services
Navigating international import regulations, overseas coordination, ocean/air shipping, customs clearance, and destination transport requires a single accountable partner. Scan2Freight provides comprehensive, single-window import logistics solutions that connect your overseas vendors directly to your factory, warehouse, or commercial distribution centers anywhere in India.
Serving all over India through our robust agency network, our import specialists manage every phase of the inbound supply chain with complete operational transparency.
1. Origin Pickup
Direct collection and origin handling from overseas production centers across North America, Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East:
- Pickup from your overseas supplier: Direct factory gate or export warehouse collection using vetted regional transport partners.
- Coordination for cargo readiness & documents: Active communication with your supplier to verify packing schedules, weights, dimensions, commercial invoices, and export licenses prior to dispatch.
2. Sea Freight
Cost-effective maritime transport for high-volume commercial shipments:
- FCL (Full Container Load): Dedicated 20ft, 40ft, 40ft High Cube, and temperature-controlled Reefer containers.
- LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared container space for smaller commercial consignments.
- Flexible Terms: Full support for Port-to-Port or Door-to-Door shipping arrangements.
3. Air Freight
High-speed transit for time-sensitive, urgent, or high-value cargo:
- Urgent & High-Value: Ideal for electronic components, automotive spares, pharmaceuticals, and critical parts.
- Direct Airline Space: Contracted airline allocations across major international cargo corridors.
- Delivery Options: Seamless Airport-to-Airport or Door Delivery across India.
4. Import Customs Clearance
Indian Customs requires an importer to make an electronic Bill of Entry for imported goods through the ICEGATE portal before customs appraisal and clearance can proceed.
Document Checking
Pre-arrival verification of all commercial paperwork and customs coordination.
Bill of Entry Filing
Electronic filing of Home Consumption or In-Bond / Ex-Bond Bills of Entry.
HS-Code & Classification
Accurate 8-digit HSN code mapping and customs duty assessment support.
Examination & Release
On-ground customs coordination for physical examination and final Out of Charge (OOC) order.
Assistance for Waiver Certificates & Loading Certificates (African Countries)
There will be the mandatory requirement in the below African countries for the production of the waiver certificates or Loading certificates in the custom for the custom clearance after the arrival of the cargo and we shall assist for the issuance of these certificates:
5. Import Documentation
Mandatory documents managed and verified for seamless import compliance:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading (B/L) / Air Waybill (AWB)
- Electronic Bill of Entry
- Certificate of Origin (where applicable)
- Product-specific licences / certificates where required
6. Duty & Tax Coordination
Financial and compliance assistance for Indian customs duties:
Accurate advance computation of Basic Customs Duty (BCD), IGST, Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS), and anti-dumping duties.
Coordination for direct payment of applicable duties and taxes via the electronic ICEGATE ECL / payment gateways.
7. Port / Airport Handling
- Delivery Order (DO) Coordination: Expedited collection and surrender of DO from shipping lines and airlines.
- CFS / Terminal Handling: Smooth coordination with Container Freight Stations, port terminals, and air cargo complexes (ACC).
- Container Movement: Port gate movements, container offloading, de-stuffing, and empty return formalities.
8. Inland Transportation
- Factory & Warehouse Drayage: Dedicated trucking from seaports (Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai), airports, or local ICDs directly to your facility.
- Pan-India Delivery: Reliable connectivity across tier-1 and industrial hubs through our nationwide logistics network.
- Multi-Axle & Container Trailers: Support for 20ft/40ft container trailers, closed body trucks, and specialized flatbeds.
9. Warehousing & Distribution
Flexible intermediate storage and nationwide distribution models for imported inventory:
Store imported goods under Section 49 / 59 without immediate customs duty payment until final domestic release.
Modern, secure 3PL warehousing with WMS inventory tracking, pallet storage, and re-packaging services.
Direct distribution to your retail partners, branch godowns, or end-customers with proof of delivery (POD).
Frequently Asked Questions on Import Services
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