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Find the cheapest courier from the USA to India

If you are one of the millions of customers looking for a cheap courier to India to ship your package with, then Parcel Monkey is here to help you.

Our shipping calculator will save you the time and hassle of having to research multiple delivery options, as we offer a wide range of global couriers and shipping agents all in one place. 

Try DHL eCommerce for shipping to India 

We provide customers with cheap shipping to India from anywhere in the USA, including our new DHL eCommerce service. This delivery service is half the price of many other courier and mail services. 

All you have to do is get select a DHL eCommerce delivery via our shipping calculator, print out your shipping labels and drop off at your local USPS Post Office. If you need a reliable, low-cost delivery option, this tracked mail solution is perfect especially if you are looking to reach new overseas markets such as India.

The estimated transit time to India is 11-22 days with DHL eCommerce, ideal for those looking at economical delivery options. 

What other couriers to India can I book?  

Our shipping calculator is a price comparator tool so that you can compare a number of delivery options if you have a package to ship to India. We offer Express delivery as well as Economy options so that there is a choice for all of our customers.  

  • USA Express International - a hybrid express shipping service, collected by FedEx and delivered in India by DHL. 
  • DHL Express - a premium, Express delivery service transported door to door by DHL. 

Can I drop off my package at a local store?

Many customers will be familiar with the USPS services and the international shipping they offer so we have these available to book on our marketplace at various service levels in case your item is time sensitive. 

How long does shipping to India take?

You can book both economical and express couriers to deliver your package through our shipping marketplace. Our USA Express International, International Drop Off option and DHL Express will all take approx 2-5 working days to deliver your package. 

Having affordable shipping to India can provide you with a massive business opportunity, but it can be a more complex than shipping to other destinations as the country's customs team do take a great deal of care checking what is coming into their nation. 

What can I ship to India?

Given that India has 1.2 billion people residing in its cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Kolkata, there is a vast and ever-growing amount of goods being shipped there every day. Imports from the US alone to India are worth billions every year. 

We can help you send goods to India for business purposes, or if you are an Indian expat overseas looking to send goods home.

eCommerce in India

354 million Indians have access to the internet, browsing online stores looking for the latest trends in fashion, electronics and other sectors, however, the domestic suppliers cannot keep up, meaning a perfect opportunity has arisen for retailers in countries around the world to meet the demand.

By 2020, India is expected to generate $100 billion online retail revenue out of which $35 billion will be through fashion e-commerce. If you are looking for a market that is rapidly expanding to help grow your business, don't be put off by the idea of shipping to South Asia and India in particular, it isn't as expensive or complex to send goods there as you might think, and there will be a captive audience waiting to have items delivered at a great price.

Customs Information

India is very cautious about goods entering the country so you should expect your package to be subject to in-depth checks. There are a few restrictions to be aware of, for consignments that are gifts, exemptions amount to 10000.00 Indian Rupee per shipment.

India not only has the usual prohibitions such as electronic cigarettes, seeds, other plant materials, products made in Iran, guns and batteries but also prohibited are maps, which have what the Indian government classes as having incorrect boundaries with other countries indicated. They also prohibit passports being sent into the country other than to an Embassy in India.

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Prohibited items

Maps, Passports, Baby Gender Test Kits, Passive Night Vision Goggles

View our full list of prohibited goods

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer door to door delivery?

    The Parcel Monkey marketplace uses a shipping calculator to find the best prices for shipping your items door to door via a range of different couriers. 

    With full tracking on almost all of our delivery services, you can follow your package from the moment it leaves you until it arrives with the recipient. We always advise providing the contact number of the recipient so that if needed, the courier can contact them to resolve any issues with the delivery.

    Some of our courier services are delivered to a local Post Office, where the recipient will need to collect the package from such as with DHL eCommerce to some remote areas so it is essential to provide a working contact number. Items shipped with Parcel Monkey are also done so DDU, so it might be that Customs need to collect payment from the recipient before delivery. We offer Customs Advice to help with the completion of any Customs Documents. 

    If you want to know more about what a courier is and how to choose the best service for your package, we can help. 

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  • Can I add protection cover to my order?

    When you place an order via the Parcel Monkey marketplace, during the booking process you can add protection cover to your item. As long as your item is not prohibited, has been packaged properly and you follow our Claims Procedure, you will be protected should your item be lost or damaged. 

    Some of our services offer no protection cover, but others do and some even offer free cover up to a certain value. You can view this information when you get a price via our shipping calculator. 

    Please ensure that the item is not on the prohibited items list as this will make it void.

    It is also vital to remember your package is going to be sent with global carriers, likely to be handled in various customs and airport departments so be sure to package the item correctly so it is well protected and cannot move around in the box. 

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  • How long will it take for my package to be delivered?

    Before you choose how to send your package, consider how quickly you need it to arrive. Transit times depend on two key factors- the shipping destination and the courier service you choose from the Parcel Monkey marketplace. 

    When choosing a courier from our marketplace, we will display an estimated delivery time, provided by the couriers themselves as they handle the goods.

    You can see how long it will take to arrive with the receiver and we advise that you share this tracking with the recipient so they can see when it is set to arrive. Always provide the recipient contact number when you book in case the delivery courier needs to contact them. 

    You can choose slower economy services such as DHL eCommerce if looking to save on the cost, or you can choose a speedy Express service that gets the package delivered more quickly like our 2-5 day International Drop Off service provided by FedEx, also available as a Pickup. 

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