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Our mission is to provide clients with international freight services across the globe. We strive to provide speed, reliability and quality service at competitive rates.
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FAQ
. What documents are required to export from India to USA?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading/Airway Bill, Shipping Bill (India customs), IEC code, LUT (if applicable), Certificate of Origin (if required), and product-specific certifications (FDA, FSSAI, etc.).
Do I need an Importer of Record (IOR) in the USA?
Yes. Every shipment entering the U.S. must have a registered Importer of Record responsible for customs compliance and duties payment.
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Submit your and product details, our team contact you soon.
Sea/Air Import to USA/Canada – importquote@citifreightgroup.com
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Air Export from USA/Canada – airquote@citifreightgroup.com
What is FOB, CIF, and DDP?
FOB: Seller delivers goods to port; buyer pays freight & insurance.
CIF: Seller covers cost, insurance & freight till destination port.
DDP: Seller handles everything including duties and last-mile delivery.
How are freight charges calculated?
Air freight: Charged on volumetric or actual weight (whichever is higher).
Sea freight: Charged per container (FCL) or per cubic meter (LCL).
Average transit time India to USA?
Air: 3–7 days
Sea (East Coast): 25–35 days
Sea (West Coast): 20–28 days
What is ISF filing?
Importer Security Filing (10+2) must be filed 24 hours before cargo loads onto vessel for USA. Failure leads to heavy penalties.
What is an HS Code?
Harmonized System Code classifies goods internationally. It determines customs duty and compliance requirements.
Are there restricted products?
Yes. Certain chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, wildlife items, and dual-use goods require special permits.
Do food or cosmetics require FDA approval?
Yes. FDA registration is mandatory for food facilities and prior notice must be filed before shipment arrival.
What is LCL vs FCL?
LCL: Less than Container Load (shared container).
FCL: Full Container Load (exclusive use).
What duties apply in USA?
Basic customs duty + possible anti-dumping duty + Section 301 tariffs depending on product origin.
What is cargo insurance?
Marine insurance protects against loss, damage, theft, and transit risk. Always recommended.
Can freight forwarder handle customs?
Yes, if partnered with licensed U.S. customs brokers.
What are demurrage & detention?
Demurrage: Charges for delay inside port.
Detention: Charges for holding container outside port beyond free days.
What if shipment is held by CBP?
Customs may request additional documentation, inspection, or testing. Delays increase cost.
Is door-to-door possible?
Yes. Under DDP or DAP terms.
How can I track shipment?
Via Bill of Lading number or tracking portal provided by forwarder.
Common reasons for delay?
Incorrect documentation, ISF errors, customs inspections, port congestion.
How to reduce cost?
Consolidate shipments, optimize packaging, choose correct Incoterms, negotiate annual contracts.
Is exporting profitable?
Only if you understand landed cost, compliance risk, and logistics margins. Blind exporting destroys cash flow.
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