CHA at Kandla (Deendayal) Port
Deendayal port · INIXY1 · Gandhidham
What does a CHA do at Kandla (Deendayal) port?
A CHA at Kandla (Deendayal) port files the Bill of Entry or shipping bill under Kandla's code INIXY1, follows the assessment and duty, attends examinations at the berth, yard or CFS, and obtains the release. Kandla also handles breakbulk and bulk cargo, not only containers. Our Gandhidham office is about 15 km away.
Kandla is a bulk port first: edible oil, fertiliser, timber, steel and grain, alongside containers. Clearing bulk cargo means coordinating the survey, the discharge and the customs filing together, which is easier when the team is 15 km from the berths.
- Port code
- INIXY1
- Cargo
- Liquid bulk, dry bulk, breakbulk and containers
- Typical time
- Exports ~24 hours · imports ~48 working hours
- From our office
- About 15 km, in Gandhidham
Process
How does customs clearance work at Kandla (Deendayal)?
The same steps run for every consignment. Filing before the vessel berths is what saves the most time.
- Filed on ICEGATE under INIXY1
- Examination attended at Kandla (Deendayal)
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
Imports
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Imports
Documents checked before arrival
Invoice, packing list, B/L, IEC and any licence matched.
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02
Imports
Bill of Entry filed
On ICEGATE against the IGM, before the vessel berths where possible.
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03
Imports
Assessment
Classification and value checked; queries answered the same day.
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04
Imports
Duty paid
Paid online against the assessed Bill of Entry.
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05
Imports
Examination, if ordered
Attended at the Kandla terminal or CFS.
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06
Imports
Out-of-charge and delivery
Released; delivery order, CFS release and truck to your door.
Exports
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01
Exports
Documents checked
Invoice, packing list, IEC and AD code registration at Kandla.
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Exports
Shipping bill filed
On ICEGATE, with the export scheme declared correctly.
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03
Exports
Container to the port
Factory-stuffed and sealed, or stuffed at the CFS.
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04
Exports
Examination, if selected
Attended at the gate or CFS.
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Exports
Let Export Order
Customs clears the container for loading.
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Exports
Loaded on board
The container sails and the bill of lading is issued.
Timing
How long does clearance take at Kandla (Deendayal)?
Typical once documents are complete. Typical figures, not guarantees: the consignment and customs decide.
| Stage | Typical | Depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Export clearance | About 24 hours | Documents complete, no examination |
| Import clearance | About 48 working hours | Filed before arrival, no assessment query |
| Examination ordered | Adds the examination and report | Booked and attended at once |
| Assessment query | Pauses until answered | Answered the day it is raised |
| Licence or NOC needed | Waits for the other agency | Flagged at the quote stage |
Charges
What makes up the cost of clearing at Kandla (Deendayal)?
Every part is shown separately in our quote, so you can compare like with like.
| Charge | Paid to | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance fee | RP International | Filing, follow-up and attendance at Kandla |
| Terminal handling | Terminal, via the shipping line | Per container, set by the terminal |
| CFS charges | CFS or port | Handling, storage after free days, examination |
| Delivery order and line charges | Shipping line | Imports: released against the B/L |
| Customs duty and IGST | Government, online | Depends on HS code, value and origin |
| Transport | Transporter | Port to your door, if booked with us |
At the port
Why use a CHA based in Gandhidham for Kandla?
Gandhidham is the town that serves Kandla port. Our office is about 15 km from the berths, so documents, examinations and approvals are followed up in person.
We reply within 24 hours · desk open 24 hours
- At the berth during dischargeBulk and breakbulk discharges supervised, with the survey and customs timed together.
- Examinations the same dayBooked and attended at the berth, yard or CFS the day they are ordered.
- Kandla SEZ next doorSEZ filings followed up at the zone in Gandhidham.
Quote
Get a clearance quote at Kandla (Deendayal)
Rates and the document list for your consignment, back within 24 hours.
- A team at the port, in Gandhidham
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
- Document list with every quote
Documents
What documents are needed to clear cargo at Kandla (Deendayal)?
The core set for most consignments. Your commodity can add a licence or certificate.
Not sure what you have? Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp for a first check.
Send on WhatsApp| Document | Import | Export | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Required | Required | Value, currency and incoterm |
| Packing list | Required | Required | Packages, weights and marks matching the invoice |
| Bill of lading | Required | After loading | Original, telex release or seaway bill for imports |
| IEC and GSTIN | Required | Required | Importer or exporter registration |
| AD code registered at Kandla | — | Required | Bank AD code registered for this port |
| Authority letter and KYC | Required | Required | Authorises us to file on your behalf |
| Certificate of origin | If claiming FTA rate | If the buyer needs it | Changes the duty you or the buyer pays |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product | For example BIS, FSSAI or plant quarantine |
| Survey report | Bulk cargo | — | Quantity and condition at discharge |
Requirements change with the commodity and the rules in force, so we confirm the list for your consignment with every quote.
Related
What else do shippers at Kandla (Deendayal) need?
The port overview, the service in full, and the services most often booked with clearance.
What does a customs clearing agent do at Kandla?
A CHA at Kandla files the Bill of Entry or shipping bill, follows the assessment and duty payment, attends any examination and obtains the release. For bulk cargo, the clearance is coordinated with the vessel discharge and the survey.
Is Kandla port the same as Deendayal port?
Yes. Kandla port was renamed Deendayal Port in 2017 and is run by the Deendayal Port Authority. Its location code, INIXY1, is unchanged, and both names are still used.
How far is your office from Kandla port?
About 15 km. Our office is in Gandhidham, the town that serves Kandla, so we can attend examinations and supervise discharges on the same day.
Can you clear bulk and breakbulk cargo at Kandla?
Yes. We clear containers, breakbulk such as steel and timber, and bulk cargo such as edible oil, grain and fertiliser, coordinating the customs filing with the discharge and the survey.
How long does clearance take at Kandla?
Once documents are complete, export clearance typically takes about 24 hours and import clearance about 48 working hours. Bulk discharge, examinations or assessment queries can extend it, so we confirm timing for each consignment.
What documents do bulk imports at Kandla need?
The same core set as containers, plus the survey report for quantity and condition, and any licence the product needs. For edible oil and some chemicals, quality certificates are often required too.
Do you handle Kandla SEZ clearances as well?
Yes. Kandla SEZ is in Gandhidham. We file on SEZ Online and follow the approvals at the zone, alongside port clearances.
Is this different from your Kandla port page?
Yes. This page covers customs clearance at Kandla in detail. The Kandla port page covers the port as a whole: services, cargo types, the SEZ and trade lanes.