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India to USA Freight Forwarding

Trusted India to USA shipping with all-inclusive rates

India is one of the fastest-growing major economies and a critical sourcing destination for US importers. The India-USA trade lane carries textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, chemicals, food products, and IT hardware. American Global Freights provides comprehensive import logistics from India, leveraging our WCA network partners for origin-side services and our US-based customs brokers for smooth clearance.

Services Available on This Route

Ocean Freight
Air Freight
Ground Transport
Drayage
Customs

AGF Advantage on This Lane

AGF brings the same high-touch service to India imports that we're known for on our China lane. Our WCA partners in India handle factory pickups, container stuffing, and export documentation, while our US team manages customs clearance, drayage, and final delivery. This integrated approach eliminates the handoff delays that plague multi-vendor supply chains.

Key Ports & Airports

Origin (India)India flag

  • Nhava Sheva (Mumbai)
  • Mundra
  • Chennai
  • Kolkata
  • Delhi (IGI Airport)

Destination (USA)USA flag

  • Los Angeles / Long Beach
  • New York / New Jersey
  • Savannah
  • Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does ocean freight from India to the USA take?
Ocean transit from Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) to the US West Coast takes approximately 25-30 days. To the US East Coast, transit is 20-25 days via the Suez Canal route. Air freight from major Indian airports to the US takes 2-4 days.
What customs requirements apply to Indian imports?
Indian goods entering the US require standard customs documentation plus any product-specific requirements. Textiles require proper fiber content labeling, pharmaceuticals need FDA compliance, and food products require FSVP documentation. Our customs brokers handle all of these requirements.
Can you handle textile and garment imports from India?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Indian textile imports including proper classification, quota management (where applicable), labeling requirements, and country of origin documentation. We also handle the bonded warehouse needs for some textile import programs.

Popular Commodities on This Lane

In-depth guides to what our clients ship between India and USA — container planning, duties, and compliance per commodity.

Textiles & Home TextilesFurniture & HandicraftsGranite & StoneSpices & Food ProductsAuto & Engineering PartsJewelry & Gems

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