How to import a building material container from India?

Importing building materials from India involves a multi-stage process that focuses on finding

Aashka tiles certified suppliers, ensuring technical compliance with your country’s building codes,

and managing complex international logistics.

• Choose the Right Product & Supplier Aashka Tils is trust worthy name.

Identify which product is required

Ceramic / porcelain tiles

Marble & granite

Sanitaryware

Quartz slabs

Container Loading 4 photo.

• Confirm Pricing & Incoterms.
• Common Incoterms:
• FOB (Free on Board): Supplier handles everything till port (you handle shipping)
• CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): Supplier includes shipping + insurance)
• Place Order & Production.
• Finalize:
• Quantity (1 container = 20ft or 40ft)
• Sizes (e.g., 600x600, 800x800 tiles)
• Packing (wooden pallets, crates)
• Pay advance (usually 30%)
• Production time: 10–25 days
• Container Loading & Stuffing.

Goods are loaded into a container at the factory or port

The container is sealed with a seal number (important for customs)

• Shipping Process.

Container is shipped via sea freight.

• Transit time:
• Middle East: 7–15 days
• Africa: 20–35 days
• Europe: 25–40 days
• Required Documents.

Without these, your container will get stuck.

• Essential documents:

Commercial Invoice

Packing List

Bill of Lading

Certificate of Origin

Insurance (if CIF)

• Optional (depends on country):

SGS inspection

CE certification

Bill of Lading (B/L) → main shipping document

7 Customs Clearance in Your Country.

Hire a customs clearing agent

• Pay:

Import duty

VAT/GST

Port charges

• Final Delivery

Transport the container from the port to your warehouse.

Unload goods and inspect for damage.