Amazon FBA Shipping From India: DDP Direct to US Amazon Warehouses
TL;DR: The fastest, lowest-friction way to ship FBA inventory from India is door-to-door DDP — we handle the factory pickup, ocean/air freight, ISF filing, US customs clearance, duties, and final-mile delivery to your assigned Amazon FC.
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DDP Routes We Operate India → Amazon FCs
Direct ocean and air lanes tuned to Amazon's largest US fulfillment hubs.
Mundra / Nhava Sheva → LAX, ONT8, ONT2 (Los Angeles)
Nhava Sheva → SAV (Savannah, GA)
Mundra → HOU (Houston) → DFW7, FTW1
Nhava Sheva → NYC / JFK / EWR9 (Northeast)
Air freight: DEL/BOM → LAX/ORD/EWR (5–7 days)
What's Included in DDP Shipping
Answer: One invoice, one timeline, zero surprises.
One invoice, one timeline, zero surprises.
Factory pickup and trucking to port
Export customs clearance & origin docs
Ocean or air freight
ISF 10+2 filing (24 hours pre-loading)
US customs clearance & duty payment
Bond, MPF, HMF fees
Final mile delivery to Amazon FC dock appointment
Lead Times & Cost Benchmarks
Plan reorders against realistic transit windows.
FCL ocean: 28–40 days door-to-FC
LCL ocean: 35–50 days door-to-FC
Air freight: 10–14 days door-to-FC
Express air: 5–7 days for urgent restocks
FCL 40HC: $4,500–$8,500 DDP including duties
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ship directly from India to an Amazon FBA warehouse?
Yes — DDP shipping delivers cartons direct to the assigned Amazon FC. We handle ISF, customs, duties, and FBA dock appointment scheduling.
How long does shipping from India to Amazon FBA take?
FCL ocean 28–40 days, LCL ocean 35–50 days, air freight 10–14 days, and express air 5–7 days door-to-FC.
What does DDP cost from India to Amazon FBA?
A 40HC container DDP runs $4,500–$8,500 including duties. LCL is $80–$140 per CBM DDP. Air freight is $4–$7 per kg DDP depending on lane and season.
How do I get started with Small World India?
Send us your product specs or reference images via the contact form. Within 48 hours we shortlist 3 vetted factories with FOB pricing, MOQ, and lead times — at no cost.
What is the typical MOQ for sourcing from India?
MOQs range from 100 units (jewelry, handicrafts) to 5,000+ units (textiles, packaging). We negotiate flexible MOQs for first orders and combine SKUs across factories when needed.
How does Small World India ensure product quality?
Every order includes factory audit, mid-production inspection, and pre-shipment AQL 2.5 inspection by our in-house QC team. You receive photos, videos, and a full inspection report before shipment leaves the port.
Which countries do you ship to?
We export to 50+ countries with primary buyer concentration in the USA, UK, Germany, France, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, UAE, and Japan. We handle FOB, CIF, and DDP terms.
What are your fees?
Standard sourcing commission is 5–10% of FOB value, billed only after you confirm a PO. Inspections and freight are billed at cost with no markup.
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