UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to India for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.
Request Export QuoteIndia imposes significant import duties on CBU (Completely Built Up) vehicles, making direct import of premium vehicles subject to very high total costs. However, India remains a destination for high-value prestige and specialist vehicles for clients who require specific models unavailable in the domestic market.
UK Car Source provides export services for premium vehicles to India, managing UK-side documentation, homologation support guidance and sea freight coordination to Nhava Sheva or Chennai.
| Drive Configuration | Right-hand drive required. |
| Vehicle Age Limit | Vehicles must be less than 3 years old at time of import for standard duty. Older vehicles face significantly higher levies. |
| Condition | Excellent condition. Homologation documentation required. |
| Customs Authority | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) |
| Duty & VAT | Basic customs duty (100% on CIF value for CBU imports), IGST (28%) and applicable cess. Total effective duty can exceed 200%. |
| Standards | CMVR (Central Motor Vehicles Rules) compliance required. Type approval or homologation needed. |
Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.
1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability
3–7 working days
18–25 days sea freight
3–14 working days depending on port, standards approval and documentation
7–13 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability, compliance and customs)
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