{"id":8404,"date":"2025-08-18T13:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/?p=8404"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:18:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T11:18:40","slug":"shipping-rugs-from-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercatorcargo.co.uk\/shipping-rugs-from-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Rugs from India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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UK based freight forwarder<\/a>, Mercator, has been shipping rugs from India since incorporation in the early 1990s.\u00a0 Today, we still have a number of customers who import rugs from India, Turkey and Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to consider when Shipping Rugs from India to the UK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Before agreeing to any overseas purchase, get to know your Incoterms, and which best fits your needs.\u00a0 Typically when arranging LCL imports from India<\/a>, we would recommend either Ex Works (EXW) or free on board (FOB).\u00a0 With EXW you, as the buyer, are responsible for the cargo from the seller\u2019s door, including export customs in India, all the way to door in the UK.\u00a0 If you opt for FOB, then your seller will be responsible to complete export customs in India and deliver the goods to the vessel for shipping to the UK.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Incoterm you opt for will depend on your appetite for what you are happy to organise (which in reality would be all in your freight forwarder\u2019s hands) and how much the seller of the goods is quoting to complete export customs and haulage to the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you were to choose an EXW term and appoint Mercator, we would handle the entire process of shipping from India for you from door to door in partnership with our agent in Mumbai, providing you with a seamless service and one point of contact.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Packaging<\/strong> for Shipping Rugs from India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An important point to consider when shipping rugs from India to the UK is the way in which the rolls are packed for shipping.\u00a0 Over the years, we have seen the best results and minimal issues when the rolls are palletised for shipping, particularly for LCL shipments.\u00a0 This would be an important aspect to negotiate when agreeing the purchase, and necessary information to clarify when obtaining a quote for shipping rugs from India to the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our team handled this LCL shipment of 68 rolls of hand tufted rugs from Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe for the UK importer (picture below).\u00a0 As this particular shipment was on FOB basis, Mercator handled the LCL sea freight, landing costs in the UK, customs clearance, payment to HMRC of the import VAT and duty, and delivery to the UK importer\u2019s door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LCL or FCL for Shipping from India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The volume of your shipment would usually dictate whether you utilise LCL or FCL (full container load) shipping.\u00a0 Less than container load shipping is very popular for consignments which do not necessitate a full container, however, it is important to consider a 20\u2019 shipping container, which would typically fit 10-11 pallets depending on the size, could be a preferred option even if the shipment was as little as 7 or 8 pallets, which could be loaded in the dedicated shipping container as loose rolls, or as pallets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FCL shipments can be preferable in terms of speed, less handling of the goods and sometimes more cost effective if over a particular size.\u00a0 Timings can be slightly shorter if shipping as FCL as the container would be loaded at the seller\u2019s site, rather than at to co-loader\u2019s warehouse, which can be delivered up to a week before sailing.\u00a0 Likewise, when the shipping container arrives in the UK, with LCL you would have to wait for it to be unpacked, whereas a FCL would be delivered directly to your door after customs clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transit Time for Shipping from India to the UK<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Currently, transit times port to port from India to the UK are 35-40 days depending on loading port, and whether the shipping container transits or if it is a direct sailing.\u00a0 There are weekly sailings from most of the main ports in India.\u00a0 If the transit time looks tight for your timescales, or you require the goods much sooner, then air freight from India to the UK is a backup option, taking a matter of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Customs Clearance for Shipping Rugs from India<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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You will need to instruct your freight forwarder to complete your import customs clearance on behalf of your UK based company.\u00a0 To do this, they will require the commercial documents and clarification of the commodity code(s)<\/a>.\u00a0 Currently, import VAT on rugs from India is set at 20%.\u00a0 Import duty for rugs from India varies from 2-8% depending on how the rugs are manufactured and materials used.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mercator is an HMRC approved AEO agent, so you can confidently appoint us to handle your customs clearances with the knowledge that we are an entity with high standards in tax and customs compliance, customs record keeping, practical standards of competence, and financial security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To request a quote for shipping rugs from India, or any other commodity, get in touch with our team.\u00a0 We can be contacted by calling (+44)\u00a002392 756 575<\/a>, emailing\u00a0sales@mercatorcargo.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0or complete the form below and we will be in touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Request a Quote for Shipping Rugs from India<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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