UAE-India

Indira Gandhi International Airport can handle over 1.8 million metric tonnes annually and features state-of-the-art cold storage facilities. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport supports over 591 thousand metric tons of cargo each year and is equipped with dedicated freight terminals, and lastly, Kempegowda International Airport facilitates around 150,000 tonnes per year and offers extensive warehousing with a high-tech security system. 

Mundra Port in Gujarat can handle over 338 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually and is the largest container port in India. Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port) in Maharashtra handles over 5 million TEUs annually and has advanced deep-water berths, and lastly, Chennai Port in Tamil Nadu facilitates roughly 3,000,000 TEUs of cargo annually and has specialized automotive cargo handling capabilities. 

In the UAE, goods are subject to customs duties ranging from 0% to 5%, with a standard VAT rate of 5%. Excise duties are higher for specific goods like tobacco and alcohol. In India, import duties vary by product, with rates ranging from 0% to 100% for luxury goods. Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates are 5%, 12%, 18%, or 28%, depending on the product category. 

Essential documents for importing into India include a Commercial Invoice, Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, Import License (if applicable), Packing List, Insurance Certificate, Customs Declaration Form, and an Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Certificate. 

Common payment methods include bank transfers (SWIFT), Letters of Credit (LC), and Documentary Collections (DC). High-value transactions may use escrow accounts. Typical payment terms include credit periods of 30-60 days, which can be negotiated based on the trade relationship and market conditions. Transactions often use the UAE Dirham (AED), Indian Rupee (INR), and US Dollars (USD) for ease of international trade.