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Volumetric weight explainedWhat volumetric (dimensional) weight is, the formula couriers use, worked examples and simple packing tips to lower your international courier cost from…5 min read →How to send food parcels abroad from IndiaSend homemade sweets, snacks, pickles and spices from India safely: which foods are allowed, country rules for USA, UK, Canada, Australia and…6 min read →Documents needed to courier abroad (KYC)KYC documents Indian customs needs for international courier: Aadhaar, PAN, passport for individuals; GSTIN, IEC and invoices for businesses — plus what…4 min read →Sending medicines abroad from India — rulesHow to courier prescription and ayurvedic medicines abroad from India: prescription and doctor's letter, personal quantities, original packing and country restrictions (UAE,…5 min read →Customs duty for imports to India — guideHow customs duty works for courier imports into India: assessable value, basic customs duty, social welfare surcharge, IGST, KYC for personal imports,…6 min read →DDP vs DDU — who pays the duty?The difference between DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DDU/DAP (Delivered at Place, duties unpaid) for courier from India, with pros, cons and…4 min read →Packing guide for international courierStep-by-step packing guide for international courier: choosing boxes, packing clothes, food, liquids, electronics and fragile items, labelling and what to avoid.5 min read →Import from China to India door to doorHow to import from China to India door to door: finding suppliers on Alibaba/1688, samples, consolidation, IEC & GST, BIS rules, customs…7 min read →
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