Supply Chain Breakdowns – Hidden Risks Most Teams Miss
A Delhi-based electronics importer books urgent air freight from Hong Kong to Mumbai. The shipment contains production-critical components required for an assembly line. The internal planning team expects delivery within 3 to 5 days, and the buyer has already committed dispatch timelines to customers. The freight booking is completed, but the commercial invoice carries a […]
Why Your Import Shipment Gets Stuck at Customs – Import Customs Clearance India Explained
In early 2025, a Delhi-based importer brought in consumer electronics via Mumbai airport. The shipment arrived on time, but clearance was delayed by 4 days. The issue was simple: HS code mismatch between invoice and filing Product description not aligned with customs classification What followed: ₹32,000 storage charges ₹16,000 re-handling and documentation correction cost Loss […]