For Indian importers & resellers
Best products to import from China to India
The most profitable categories to import in bulk from China to India — each with an indicative customs BCD, a typical reseller margin, the usual MOQ and the cargo mode that fits. Pick one, estimate the landed cost, and request a quote.
| Product category | Indicative BCD | Typical margin | Typical MOQ | Cargo | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Accessories | ~15% | 40–70% | 100–500 pcs | Air or Sea | BIS registration (power banks, chargers, Li-ion) |
| LED & Lighting | ~10% | 35–60% | 200–1000 pcs | Sea | BIS for LED drivers / luminaires |
| Cosmetics & Beauty | ~30% | 50–80% | 100–500 pcs | Air | CDSCO registration for cosmetics |
| Footwear | ~30% | 30–60% | 100–600 pairs | Sea | Anti-dumping on some Chinese footwear inputs |
| Kitchenware | ~20% | 40–80% | 200–1000 pcs | Sea | Low compliance; food-grade declaration for contact items |
| Toys & Gifts | ~20% | 30–50% | 100–1000 pcs | Sea | BIS / ISI mark mandatory for toys |
| Garments & Apparel | ~30% | 30–60% | 100–500 pcs | Air or Sea | Anti-dumping on several Chinese fabrics |
| Hardware & Tools | ~15% | 25–50% | 100–500 pcs | Sea | Some anti-dumping (fasteners/steel); BIS on select items |
| Imitation Jewellery | ~30% | 50–100% | 200–1000 pcs | Air | Nickel-content / quality checks |
| Stationery | ~15% | 30–60% | 200–2000 pcs | Sea | Low compliance |
Margins are indicative market estimates; BCD is an indicative band before SWS + IGST. For your exact landed cost, use the China→India import calculator or request a bulk quote.
Bulk importing vs dropshipping — which are you?
Done with 20-day China dropship and high RTO? Import in bulk, stock locally, and deliver in 3 days. Bulk importing means cartons or containers, a real margin, and customs cleared — not single-unit dropship parcels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best products to import from China to India?+
High-margin, low-friction categories include mobile accessories, LED lighting, kitchenware, imitation jewellery and cosmetics. The best choice balances reseller margin, customs duty, MOQ and how easily it ships. Each category below lists an indicative duty, a typical margin band and the usual MOQ so you can compare.
How much margin can I make importing from China to India?+
Reseller gross margins typically run 25–100% depending on category — highest on niche accessories and imitation jewellery, lowest on higher-ticket hardware. Margins in the table are indicative market estimates; your real margin depends on landed cost (use the calculator) and your selling price.
What's the minimum order quantity to start?+
Most categories start around 100–500 pieces on 1688, lower at the Yiwu market. As your sourcing agent we negotiate the MOQ down and consolidate across suppliers, so you can test a category with a manageable first order.
Which China imports need BIS/CDSCO or face anti-dumping duty in India?+
Electronics and toys generally need BIS registration; cosmetics need CDSCO; food needs FSSAI; wireless devices need WPC. Several Chinese categories (some steel, aluminium, chemicals, certain fabrics and footwear inputs) carry anti-dumping duty. The table flags the regime per category — confirm the exact requirement for your HS code before ordering; we handle the compliance.
Found your category?
We source it on 1688/Yiwu, negotiate MOQ, QC, ship and clear customs — one all-in quote, payable in INR.