HS 4820/9608 — paper & writing
Import Stationery from China to India in bulk
We source stationery on 1688, Taobao and Yiwu, negotiate your MOQ (200–2000 pcs), QC at our Guangzhou warehouse, and ship by sea cargo with ~10% BCD and Basic Customs Duty + 10% Social Welfare Surcharge + IGST handled — one all-in quote in INR.
Worked example
What stationery cost to land in India
Illustrative only — based on USD 1,000 of goods and USD 200 freight. Your real quote uses live supplier prices and the exact HS-code duty.
- Goods (FOB)
- USD 1,000
- International freight
- USD 200
- CIF (goods + freight)
- USD 1,200
- Basic Customs Duty (~10% indicative)
- USD 120
- Social Welfare Surcharge (10% of BCD)
- USD 12
- IGST (18% on CIF + BCD + SWS)
- USD 240
- Estimated landed cost
- USD 1,572
Want the exact number for your order? Use the import calculator or request a bulk quote.
What we source
Popular stationery we import
Notebooks
Pens
Office supplies
Art supplies
Frequently asked questions
How do I import stationery from China to India in bulk?+
Send iWishBag your supplier links or a brief. We source on 1688, Taobao, Yiwu or Alibaba, negotiate the MOQ (typically 200–2000 pcs), QC and consolidate at our Guangzhou warehouse, then ship by sea cargo with customs handled — one all-in landed-cost quote.
What customs duty applies to stationery in India?+
Stationery (HS 4820/9608 — paper & writing) attracts an indicative Basic Customs Duty of about 10%, plus a 10% Social Welfare Surcharge on the duty and IGST (commonly 18%) on the duty-inclusive value. Some Chinese goods also carry anti-dumping duty. Confirm the exact rate for your items with us before ordering.
What's the minimum order quantity?+
For stationery, suppliers typically ask for 200–2000 pcs. We negotiate this down and consolidate across suppliers so your first order stays manageable.
Sea or air cargo for this category?+
Stationery usually ships by sea cargo. We quote sea or air so you can pick the best landed cost for your shipment.
Import stationery in bulk
Send us your product list. We source, negotiate MOQ, QC, ship and clear customs — one all-in quote, payable in INR.