Customs Clearance at ICD Ahmedabad
Inland container depot · Ahmedabad
What is ICD Ahmedabad, and when should you use it?
ICD Ahmedabad is inland container depot capacity serving Ahmedabad, where containers are stuffed, examined and cleared by customs away from the coast. Cleared containers then move by rail or road under customs seal to Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla or Nhava Sheva. It suits Ahmedabad factories shipping full containers.
Ahmedabad is one of the largest exporter bases in Gujarat, a long drive from any port. Clearing at the depot means the examination happens near your factory, and the container reaches the port ready to load.
How cargo moves
- Your factoryAhmedabad and its industrial estates
- ICD AhmedabadCleared, examined and sealed here
- Rail or road, under customs seal
- Gateway portMundra · Pipavav · Kandla (Deendayal) · Nhava Sheva
- City
- Ahmedabad, central Gujarat
- Depots
- Ahmedabad has more than one ICD, including ICD Khodiyar
- Connected ports
- Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla, Nhava Sheva
- Movement
- Rail and road, under customs seal
ICD or port
Should you clear at ICD Ahmedabad or at the port?
Clearing inland suits most factory-stuffed containers from Ahmedabad. The port can suit loose cargo or tight sailings.
| Clear at ICD Ahmedabad | Clear at the port | |
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| Where customs happens | Close to your factory, inland | At the port, a long drive from Ahmedabad |
| Examination | At the ICD, easier to attend | At the port or CFS |
| Movement to the port | Sealed container by rail or road; no customs stop at the port | Truck carries uncleared cargo to the port |
| Suits | Factory-stuffed FCL exports and imports for the Ahmedabad area | Tight vessel cut-offs, loose cargo, some special cargo |
| Watch for | Rail schedules and the ICD's own cut-offs | Port congestion and longer truck journeys |
Services
What can we handle for you at ICD Ahmedabad?
Clearance at the depot, the freight booking and the road or rail movement, as one job.
Ports
Which ports does ICD Ahmedabad connect to?
Containers cleared at ICD Ahmedabad can move under customs seal to these ports; the right one depends on the line and the sailing.
Process
How does export clearance work at ICD Ahmedabad?
Customs is done at the depot, so the container reaches the port already cleared.
- Filed and followed by one team
- Examination at the depot, not the port
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
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Documents checked
Invoice, packing list, IEC, AD code and any licence, before the container is stuffed.
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Container stuffed
At your factory with a customs seal, or at the depot.
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Shipping bill filed
On ICEGATE under ICD Ahmedabad's customs code.
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Examination, if selected
Done at the depot, with our team attending.
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Let Export Order
Customs clears the container at the depot.
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Moved to the port
By rail or road under seal, and loaded on the vessel.
Quote
Get a quote at ICD Ahmedabad
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 at ICD Ahmedabad?
The same core set as a port, plus the details for the rail or road movement.
Not sure what you have? Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp for a first check.
Send on WhatsApp| Document | Export | Import | Notes |
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| Commercial invoice | Required | Required | Value, currency and incoterm |
| Packing list | Required | Required | Packages, weights and marks |
| Shipping bill or Bill of Entry | Required | Required | Filed by us under the ICD's customs code |
| IEC and GSTIN | Required | Required | Exporter or importer registration |
| AD code registration at the ICD | Required | — | Bank AD code registered for this ICD |
| Bill of lading | After loading | Required | Through B/L to or from the ICD |
| E-way bill | Required | Required | For road movement between factory and depot |
| Licence or permit | By product | By product | Where the goods need one |
Requirements change with the commodity and the rules in force, so we confirm the list for your consignment with every quote.
Industries
Which Ahmedabad cargo do we clear inland?
Pharma, textiles, engineering goods and chemicals from Ahmedabad and its estates.
What is an ICD?
An inland container depot (ICD) is a customs-notified facility away from the coast where containers are stuffed, examined and cleared. Cleared containers then move to or from the port by rail or road under customs seal, as if the port were next to the factory.
When should I use an ICD instead of the port?
Use an ICD when your factory is inland and ships full containers: customs and any examination happen close to you, and the container travels to the port already cleared. The port can be better for loose cargo or very tight vessel cut-offs.
How long does clearance take at ICD Ahmedabad?
Once documents are complete, export clearance typically takes about 24 hours and import clearance about 48 working hours. Rail schedules and the move to the port add time, so we plan the stuffing date back from the vessel cut-off.
Do I need an AD code registered at ICD Ahmedabad?
Yes, for exports. Your bank's AD code must be registered at the customs location where the shipping bill is filed, so it has to be registered at ICD Ahmedabad before your first export from there. We check this before filing.
Which ICDs are there in Ahmedabad?
Ahmedabad has more than one inland container depot, including ICD Khodiyar. The right depot depends on your shipping line and the rail service to your port, so we confirm it when we book the container.
Which ports can I ship to from ICD Ahmedabad?
Containers cleared in Ahmedabad commonly move to Mundra, Pipavav, Kandla or Nhava Sheva. The shipping line, the sailing and the rail or road service decide which is best for each shipment.
Can you pick up cargo from my factory in Ahmedabad?
Yes. We arrange the empty container or truck to your factory, the movement to the depot with the e-way bill, and the clearance, so one team handles the whole inland leg.
Can I import through ICD Ahmedabad?
Yes. Import containers can be moved from the port to the ICD under a through bill of lading and cleared there, closer to your warehouse. We file the Bill of Entry at the depot and arrange delivery.