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Shipping from India, explained
What it costs, what customs will want, and what will not fly. Written to be useful before you order rather than after the parcel is stuck.
Costs
What it actually costs to ship a parcel from India
Most quotes show you one number. Here is every part of it, including the parts that are not ours to charge.
Read it → 1 Sep 2026Volumetric weight, and why light boxes cost more
A 2 kg box of cushions can be billed at 8 kg. This is not a scam — it is how air freight has always worked.
Read it → 1 Sep 2026How parcel consolidation actually saves you money
The saving is not a discount. It is the removal of four sets of minimum charges, four sets of box walls, and four sets of paperwork.
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Import duty on parcels from India: what to expect
Duty is charged by your country, not by us. Here is roughly what to expect, and why "roughly" is as precise as anyone can honestly be.
Read it → 1 Sep 2026What you cannot ship from India by air
Perfume is the one that catches almost everybody. Here is the full picture before you order.
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Premium or Economy: which service to choose
The price gap is real, and so is the reason for it. Here is how to pick without guessing.
Read it → 1 Sep 2026How long shipping from India actually takes
Transit time is the part everyone quotes. The delays come from the parts nobody mentions.
Read it → 1 Sep 2026Packing a parcel for international shipping
Your parcel will be handled a dozen times and spend hours under other boxes. Pack for that, not for the shelf.
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