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Many UK businesses rely on India’s vast manufacturing industry and logistics channels between the countries have always been strong. Thankfully, shipping to India from the UK has never been easier thanks to World Options’ innovative online portal. Businesses can compare rates on services from the world’s best courier and shipping companies - UPS, FedEx, DHL, and TNT - on the exact services they need. In this way, you can get the exact service you need at the best available price.
Whether you are shipping documents, parcels, small or large packages, pallets or freight, and whether by road, air, or sea, World Options can provide express and economy services with multiple carriers, all of which can be booked with one account and managed within one portal.
To register as a World Options customer, call us on 0330 335 8100 or fill in the form on this page to arrange a callback. A World Options account manager will set up your account in a matter of minutes and you can start comparing rates in a few clicks.
Why Choose World Options
It’s free and simple to become a World Options customer and you can start to compare rates on shipping services right away. We book bulk shipping on behalf of our clients, which means that you’ll benefit from exclusive discounts on some shipments. You can book, manage and track all of your orders through our unique online portal, which enables you to give customers up-to-date delivery information.
When you register for a World Options account, you’ll gain access to a dedicated account manager who can advise your business on all aspects of shipping to India from the UK, including documentation, restricted items and packaging requirements you may need to consider.
Shipping To India Prohibited Items
Some items are subject to restrictions when shipping to India from the UK or elsewhere, while others are entirely prohibited. It’s important to check the restrictions around any products that you are intending to ship to India to ensure that you meet any necessary legal requirements. Otherwise, your goods may be delayed, confiscated or destroyed, and you may face fines or other penalties.
Items that cannot be shipped to India include:
Animal fats, oils or tallow
Electronic tablets and similar devices
Explosive or inflammable substances
Gold coins or bullion
Live animals that may be dangerous to postal workers
Mobile phones
Opium
Printed materials that are obscene or indecent
Products from wild or endangered animals
Shipping To India Restricted Items
Beyond these prohibited items, there are also some categories of items where additional licences, documentation or permissions may be required, or to which other restrictions will apply. The following items are all subject to restrictions and you should consult the India Post website or your World Options account manager for more information.
Animal feed
Drugs, medicines and pharmaceuticals
Beverages, spirits and vinegar
Live animals, birds and reptiles
Cereals Plants, fruits and seeds
Coffee, tea and some spices
Precious or semi-precious stones
Dairy products
Toiletries
Many goods can be shipped to India without the need for an export licence, but certain products require special permission. For example, businesses looking to import used clothing to India will require a Special Import License granted by the Director-General of Foreign Trade in India. The body also holds a complete list of goods that require special permissions, so it is wise to consult this in the early stages of planning your shipping needs.
Indian Customs and Duty
Customs paperwork is required to allow your parcel to enter India and this is a key part of your shipment that should never be overlooked. Depending on which carrier you choose to ship with, providers may take care of this paperwork on your behalf. All paperwork must list the items that are included in the shipment and state their value. This is important, as it allows the authority to work out how much duty is owed on your shipment.
The UK and India have a double taxation agreement, which means that the same income will not be taxed in both countries. India’s national Goods and Services Tax (GST) will apply to imports and exports, charged at 10% of the value of goods. This replaced the country’s former VAT regulations and around 20 other types of tax, unifying the country under one system, but other fees may still apply.
Where In India Can I Ship To?
World Options’ delivery partners can provide services to over 300 destinations worldwide, including many of the most popular destinations in India. The top 20 delivery destinations for World Options customers sending packages to India are:
Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Ahmedabad
Chennai
Kolkata
Surat
Pune
Jaipur
Lucknow
Nagpur
Kanpur
Indore
Thane
Bhopal
Patna
Vadodara
Visakhapatnam
Pimpri-Chinchwad
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With us, you can ship with the world’s largest carriers, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL and TNT and get the great business courier rates at the same time, even if you consider yourself a low-volume business.
We do that by harnessing the power of bulk buying; by becoming a World Options customer you get passed the savings we make with our large volume discount.
Just some benefits of our services include:
View multiple shipping rates within a matter of seconds
Quote comparison between the world's leading carriers
Flexible delivery options
Dedicated customer service
Tracking information worldwide