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A global reach is essential to expand your e-commerce business. You will gain Indian buyers through your global product sales. The United States and India have maintained a central trade relationship throughout history. Asia is the seventh largest nation by area and spans over 1.2 billion people, who make up the world's second largest population. The rise in online shopping habits by Indians produces significant parcel flow from the USA to destinations across Asian regions. 

If you are looking for the cheapest and most affordable way to ship packages from the USA to India, Shipixy will help you find one. You can send packages to major Indian cities like Mumbai and New Delhi through Shipixy by finding the most affordable global courier options. Our shipping price calculator shows you how different courier services compare with their delivery speeds and tracking updates. Below, we explain essential details about prices and delivery services 

Why Choose Shipixy to Ship to India

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    Efficient Shipping Process

    • Shipixy provides reliable package transportation from the United States to India safely.
    • We offer free pickup services plus packaging to make shipping easier for our users.
    • Our expert team selects the quickest shipping options to deliver your packages on time.
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    Affordable Pricing and Cost Savings

    • You can send packages to India at the best rates yet still enjoy excellent shipping services.
    • Businesses can get affordable ways to send their products to the big Indian market.
    • Our service shows you how to handle taxes and customs so you won't face surprise charges.
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    Reliable Tracking and Customs Support

    • We use real-time monitoring to show you where your shipment currently is.
    • Proper customs documentation protects your shipment from being held up or delayed.
    • We guide customers through all India customs procedures for efficient package delivery.
Table of Contents
  1. Send Parcel to India With Affordable Courier Services
  2. Shipping to India With USPS
  3. Shipping to India With UPS
  4. Shipping to India With FedEx
  5. Shipping to India with DHL
  6. What is the Cheapest Way to Send a Parcel to India from the US
  7. How Long Does it Take to Send a Parcel to India from the USA
  8. How Much Does it Cost to Send a Package to India
  9. Indian Customs Rules and Regulations
  10. Prohibited and Restricted Items
  11. Conclusion

Send Parcel to India With Affordable Courier Services 

Major three shipping courier services transport goods directly to India. What makes one US shipping company better than others when you face multiple shipping solutions to India? Choose the best delivery service for your order from among the available carriers based on their strengths and weaknesses.

Shipping to India With USPS

Users pay USPS shipping costs following standard industry rates that adjust for package size and weight. The USPS lets customers predict shipping costs to India by using flat-rate delivery services.

The package tracking service from USPS stops functioning once delivery moves out of US territory to India. You can track your delivery by checking the Indian post tracking page once their system updates the delivery information after several days.

Shipping to India With  UPS

UPS offers excellent shipping services to India because of its worldwide reach. You can receive packages from any location in the US in 3 days and ship them straight to India. UPS monitors your package's journey through their system right from when you hand it over to when it arrives at your location. 

Shipping to India With  FedEx 

You can rely on FedEx as a choice for India delivery services. You can easily collect packages in the US and ship them to Indian locations within 3 days. Like UPS, It handles package pickups and maintains tracking until delivery. 

Shipping to India with DHL

DHL is known for its fast and reliable service to India. If you're sending a package valued at $10, you can expect shipping costs around $570, with delivery typically occurring within 2-3 business days. This makes DHL a great option if you need quick and trustworthy shipping.

What is the Cheapest Way to Send a Parcel to India from the US

If you are looking for the most affordable way to transport your package between USA and India, We provide the most affordable courier service when shipping from the USA to India. We deliver packages at the most affordable rates. We handle numerous deliveries that travel from the United States to India on a regular basis. 

We provide both important paperwork and safe delivery services to India. Input your parcel's size and weight details in our shipping calculator to see what options offer the lowest cost to deliver to India. 

How Long Does it Take to Send a Parcel to India from the USA

India's upgraded transportation network lets you get packages across India in only 2-3 working days through Expedited delivery services. A Standard or Express shipping option takes 6-7 business days, while Economy service delivery takes 14-21 business days. The cost of shipment decreases as you select a longer delivery duration.

How Much Does it Cost to Send a Package to India

The shipping fees to India depend on your package size and required delivery speed. We provide the most affordable courier rates on all Internet shipping platforms. Get shipping quotes quickly with our calculator tool, which offers rates from FedEx, USPS, and UPS.

Indian Customs Rules and Regulations 

The rules and regulations for importing into India are managed by the Central Board of Excise and Customs, which holds authority over all importation aspects. Indian customs examines all incoming shipments with extra care before release. We will guide you through the customs declaration process and ask for information about your package and its values before you book. 

Prohibited and Restricted Items 

The following items are restricted or prohibited from import or export to India: 

  • Used Items 
  • Personal clothing items 
  • New and used medical items and Maps
  • Passports and money orders
  • Natural abrasive Items
  • Credit cards requiring a signature cannot qualify
  • Any jewelry made from noble metals, including gemstones like diamonds or rubies
  • Electronic gadgets
  • Cigarettes
  • Seeds and other plant materials
  • Iran made products
  • Weapons and batteries

Conclusion 

You can now ship items to India from the US through Shipixy, which offers lower prices and convenient delivery services. You can make shipping smooth and affordable for personal use and business activities by knowing about the shipping process, required customs rules and available shipping courier services.

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Key facts about India

India has a population of about 1463.9 million (2025), and its capital is New Delhi.

In 2025, the population grew by 0.9%, and 35.7% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the Indian rupee (INR), and the official languages are English and Hindi.

In India, standard time is UTC+05:30, traffic drives on the left and the international calling code is +91.

India's gross domestic product (GDP) was $4 trillion in 2025, or $2,702 per person. It exported $880.7 billion and imported $949.7 billion of goods and services in 2025, so trade equaled 46% of GDP.

India at a glance
CapitalNew Delhi
Population (2025)1,463,865,525
Land area (2024)2,973,190 km² (1,147,954 sq mi)
CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
Official languagesEnglish, Hindi
Time zone (standard)UTC+05:30
Calling code+91
Internet domain.in
Drives on theleft
GDP (2025)$4 trillion
GDP per person (2025)$2,702
GDP of India, 2016 to 2025
$0$2T$4T2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

India's GDP grew from $2.3 trillion in 2016 to $4 trillion in 2025, while the population went from 1,343,944,296 to 1,463,865,525. The largest one-year rise was in 2021, up 18.4%. Divided by population, that is about $1,708 per person in 2016 and $2,702 in 2025.

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GDP and population of India by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$3.956 trillion1,463,865,525
2024$3.761 trillion1,450,935,791
2023$3.501 trillion1,438,069,596
2022$3.25 trillion1,425,423,212
2021$3.167 trillion1,414,203,896
2020$2.675 trillion1,402,617,695
2019$2.836 trillion1,389,030,312
2018$2.703 trillion1,374,659,064
2017$2.651 trillion1,359,657,400
2016$2.295 trillion1,343,944,296

Trade between the United States and India

In 2025, the United States exported $45.4 billion of goods to India and imported $103.8 billion, a U.S. trade deficit of $58.4 billion.

U.S. exports to India rose 9.1% from $41.6 billion in 2024.

Among the 33 countries in Asia that Shipixy ships to, India ranks 5th as a market for U.S. goods, between Taiwan ($54.8 billion) and Singapore ($41.6 billion).

U.S. goods trade with India, 2016 to 2025
$0$50B$100B$150B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

U.S. exports to India ranged from $21.6 billion (2016) to $46.8 billion (2022); U.S. imports ranged from $46 billion to $103.8 billion. The United States had a goods trade surplus with India in zero of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 27.4% above the 10-year average of $35.6 billion.

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U.S. goods trade with India by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$45.35 billion$103.8 billion-$58.42 billion
2024$41.58 billion$87.28 billion-$45.7 billion
2023$40.56 billion$83.54 billion-$42.99 billion
2022$46.82 billion$85.52 billion-$38.7 billion
2021$39.82 billion$73.31 billion-$33.49 billion
2020$27.08 billion$51.25 billion-$24.17 billion
2019$34.22 billion$57.88 billion-$23.66 billion
2018$33.18 billion$54.25 billion-$21.07 billion
2017$25.65 billion$48.55 billion-$22.9 billion
2016$21.65 billion$46.02 billion-$24.38 billion
U.S. goods trade with India by month, 2025
$0$5B$10B$15BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to India ranged from $3.2 billion in January to $4.5 billion in October. U.S. imports from India peaked in March at $11.2 billion. The busiest quarter for exports was the fourth (October to December), with $11.8 billion or 25.9% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with India by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$3.208 billion$8.145 billion
February 2025$3.475 billion$8.357 billion
March 2025$3.642 billion$11.2 billion
April 2025$4.018 billion$10.01 billion
May 2025$3.768 billion$9.426 billion
June 2025$3.805 billion$9.146 billion
July 2025$3.418 billion$9.161 billion
August 2025$3.905 billion$7.89 billion
September 2025$4.354 billion$7.509 billion
October 2025$4.499 billion$7.436 billion
November 2025$3.679 billion$7.139 billion
December 2025$3.584 billion$8.355 billion

The top three categories, crude oil, civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts and nonmonetary gold, made up 26.6% of U.S. exports to India in 2025. The fastest growing of these was natural gas liquids, up 365.6% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to India by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Crude oil$7.871 billion$6.38 billion$4.968 billion+23.4%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$2.37 billion$2.858 billion$2.302 billion-17.1%
Nonmonetary gold$1.82 billion$2.046 billion$1.336 billion-11%
Nuts$1.445 billion$1.117 billion$1.097 billion+29.4%
Chemicals-organic$1.374 billion$1.182 billion$975.2 million+16.2%
Metallurgical grade coal$1.374 billion$1.812 billion$1.984 billion-24.2%
Natural gas liquids$1.246 billion$267.5 million$631.7 million+365.6%
Computers$1.227 billion$718.7 million$326.4 million+70.8%
Coal and fuels, other$1.168 billion$1.288 billion$1.64 billion-9.3%
Chemicals-other$1.135 billion$1.021 billion$1.167 billion+11.2%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Jewelry, etc.$1.122 billion$557.3 million$602 million+101.3%
Gas-natural$1.117 billion$1.382 billion$949.8 million-19.2%
Petroleum products, other$1.107 billion$1.038 billion$2.056 billion+6.7%
Gem diamonds$1.106 billion$2.661 billion$3.511 billion-58.4%
Medicinal Equipment$996.6 million$877.8 million$837.5 million+13.5%
Telecommunications equipment$937.8 million$861.6 million$776.5 million+8.8%
Plastic materials$922.1 million$1.052 billion$1.274 billion-12.3%
Electric apparatus$908.2 million$732.7 million$733.7 million+23.9%
Minimum value shipments$860.8 million$730 million$699 million+17.9%
Pharmaceutical preparations$854.6 million$690 million$1.125 billion+23.9%

The United States bought mostly cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c., pharmaceutical preparations and apparel, household goods - cotton from India in 2025, together 42.8% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c., was worth $22.6 billion, up 201.2% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from India by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$22.57 billion$7.493 billion$5.498 billion+201.2%
Pharmaceutical preparations$15.77 billion$13.11 billion$11.33 billion+20.2%
Apparel, household goods - cotton$6.028 billion$5.868 billion$5.508 billion+2.7%
Gem diamonds$3.371 billion$6.688 billion$7.487 billion-49.6%
Petroleum products, other$3.216 billion$2.954 billion$3.602 billion+8.9%
Telecommunications equipment$3.062 billion$2.075 billion$1.635 billion+47.5%
Industrial machines, other$2.799 billion$2.584 billion$2.314 billion+8.3%
Chemicals-organic$2.788 billion$2.303 billion$2.666 billion+21.1%
Fish and shellfish$2.603 billion$2.488 billion$2.545 billion+4.7%
Jewelry$2.239 billion$3.546 billion$3.008 billion-36.9%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$2.152 billion$2.285 billion$2.064 billion-5.8%
Electric apparatus$1.835 billion$1.411 billion$1.367 billion+30%
Industrial engines$1.596 billion$1.473 billion$1.315 billion+8.3%
Generators, accessories$1.561 billion$1.373 billion$1.464 billion+13.6%
Finished metal shapes$1.491 billion$1.616 billion$1.749 billion-7.7%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$1.475 billion$1.433 billion$1.368 billion+2.9%
Industrial supplies, other$1.364 billion$1.298 billion$1.125 billion+5.1%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$1.245 billion$845.5 million$812.2 million+47.3%
Rugs$1.2 billion$1.197 billion$1.09 billion+0.3%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$1.177 billion$1.198 billion$1.046 billion-1.7%

Countries near India

India shares land or sea borders with nine countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, China and Sri Lanka.

By population, India is the first largest of the 32 countries in Asia on our list, ahead of China (1406.6 million).

Among its neighbors, China received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($106 billion) and Bhutan the least ($4.6 million), against $45.4 billion for India.