Customs Clearance at ICD Ankleshwar
Inland container depot · Ankleshwar
Why clear chemical cargo at ICD Ankleshwar?
ICD Ankleshwar sits beside one of India's largest chemical industrial estates, in Bharuch district. Chemical exporters there can clear containers at the depot, with the MSDS and hazard checks done close to the plant, then move them under seal to Hazira, Dahej, Mundra or Nhava Sheva.
Hazardous cargo is where clearance goes wrong most often: a missing MSDS or a line that refuses the class. We check both before the container is stuffed, so it is not held at the depot or the port.
How cargo moves
- Your factoryAnkleshwar and Bharuch chemical estates
- ICD AnkleshwarCleared, examined and sealed here
- Rail or road, under customs seal
- Gateway portHazira · Dahej · Mundra · Nhava Sheva
- Location
- Ankleshwar, Bharuch district, south Gujarat
- Serves
- The Ankleshwar and Bharuch chemical and industrial estates
- Connected ports
- Hazira, Dahej, Mundra, Nhava Sheva
- Movement
- Rail and road, under customs seal
ICD or port
Should you clear at ICD Ankleshwar or at the port?
Clearing inland suits most factory-stuffed containers from Ankleshwar. The port can suit loose cargo or tight sailings.
| Clear at ICD Ankleshwar | Clear at the port | |
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| Where customs happens | Close to your factory, inland | At the port, a long drive from Ankleshwar |
| 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 Ankleshwar 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 Ankleshwar?
Clearance at the depot, the freight booking and the road or rail movement, as one job.
Ports
Which ports does ICD Ankleshwar connect to?
Containers cleared at ICD Ankleshwar 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 Ankleshwar?
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 Ankleshwar'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 Ankleshwar
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 Ankleshwar?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ankleshwar cargo do we clear?
Chemicals, dyes, pharma intermediates and industrial goods.
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 Ankleshwar?
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 Ankleshwar?
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 Ankleshwar before your first export from there. We check this before filing.
Can hazardous chemicals be cleared at ICD Ankleshwar?
Generally yes, subject to the depot and the shipping line accepting the hazard class. Each chemical needs an MSDS, correct packaging and labels, and we confirm the line's acceptance before stuffing.
Which ports can I ship to from ICD Ankleshwar?
Containers cleared at Ankleshwar commonly move to Hazira or Dahej nearby, or to Mundra or Nhava Sheva for more sailings. The line and the destination decide.
What extra documents do chemicals need?
An MSDS for each product, a dangerous goods declaration for hazardous classes, and any licence the product needs. Some importing countries also ask for specific certificates, which we check with the quote.
Can you handle liquid chemicals in bulk?
Yes. Beyond containers, we handle bulk liquid chemicals at the port. See our breakbulk and chemical handling service for discharge, storage and transport.