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E‑Waste EPR for Electronics Importers in India (2026): Compliance Guide for Importers and Foreign Brands
India has become one of the world’s largest generators of electronic waste, with annual e‑waste volumes running into several million tonnes and growing sharply as device adoption soars. For electronics importers and foreign brands, this surge has translated into a new core compliance requirement: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the E‑Waste (Management) Rules 2022, now tightly integrated with customs clearance and CPCB’s online E‑waste EPR portal. What is e‑waste and Extended Produ
Importing Furniture & Home Decor into India: Fumigation, BIS & Duty
Furniture and home décor imports into India look straightforward on paper but are risky in practice because they combine plant health rules for wood and a relatively high customs duty structure. Importers who ignore fumigation, wood packaging and HS classification details often face Plant Quarantine (PQ) holds, re-fumigation costs, storage at port and unexpected duty impact on margins. Regulatory framework in India Imports of wooden furniture, bamboo products and decor are governed by the Pla
IGST on Imports vs GST on Domestic Purchases: Input Credit, Refund & Common Mistakes (For Indian Import‑Export Businesses)
For most Indian import‑export companies, IGST paid at customs is not a permanent cost but a cash‑flow item that can be neutralised through input tax credit (ITC) and, for exporters, refunds. The challenge is understanding how IGST on imports differs from GST on domestic purchases, how ITC flows through GSTR‑2B and GSTR‑3B, and where mistakes typically block credit or refunds. Why IGST on imports matters Before GST, imports suffered multiple indirect taxes like CVD and SAD, which had their own
How to Import Electronics and Consumer Goods from China to India
India is one of the world’s fastest‑growing markets for smartphones, laptops, LED lighting, small appliances, and lifestyle gadgets, and China is the primary external source for many of these products. Electronics alone account for tens of billions of dollars in annual imports from China and Hong Kong, covering everything from integrated circuits and batteries to consumer devices. For Indian brands, D2C sellers, retailers, and OEMs, importing electronics and consumer goods from China can unlock
CFS vs ICD vs Seaport vs Airport: How Your Choice Impacts Import Costs, Speed & Compliance
Choosing whether your shipment routes via a CFS, ICD, seaport terminal or airport cargo complex directly affects your landed cost, clearance speed, customs risk and working capital cycle as an importer into India. Most Indian importers focus on ocean or air freight rates and Incoterms, but a large part of the real cost sits in what happens after the vessel or aircraft arrives. Where your container or pallet is held, port yard, CFS, ICD or airport cargo terminal decides storage charges, inspecti
Related Party Imports & Special Valuation Branch (SVB): A Complete 2026 Guide for Indian Subsidiaries
Indian Customs pays special attention when an Indian subsidiary, JV, or distributor imports from its own foreign group entity, because related parties can under‑ or over‑invoice to shift profits or reduce customs duty. The Special Valuation Branch (SVB) is the specialist unit that checks whether such related‑party prices are at arm’s length or influenced by the relationship. This guide explains, in practical terms, when SVB applies, how the process works, and what Indian importers and their fore
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