Parcel Forwarding Service From UK to India.
Get a free UK address, shop British stores that do not ship to India, and we deliver your parcels to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai or any other Indian city. Sending 1 kg costs from £37.89.
UK stores with no delivery to India
How Does UK to India Parcel Forwarding Work?
Get your free UK address
Register in 30 seconds to receive a dedicated address at our Manchester warehouse. Your suite code tells us which parcels are yours.
Shop UK stores
Check out on any British site with that address, including the many stores that do not offer delivery to India at all.
We receive & consolidate
Every parcel is photographed when it lands with us and stored free for 30 days. We can merge your orders so you pay air freight once.
We ship to India
Choose DPD, FedEx, Parcelforce or a slower economy air service. Tracking is included and insurance is optional all the way to your door.
Calculate the cost of shipping from UK to India
Shipping prices from the UK to India
1 kg prices from our Manchester warehouse to India, checked September 2026.
| Courier | Service | Delivery time | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPD | Air Classic | 5–7 working days | £37.89 |
| DPD | Air Express | 3–5 working days | £38.38 |
| Landmark | Economy Air | 12–16 working days | £38.52 |
| FedEx | World Express | 2–4 working days | £59.99 |
| Parcelforce | Global Priority | 4–6 working days | £65.51 |
Real people handle your parcels
Before a parcel leaves for India, our Manchester staff check it, photograph it and repack it for a long journey. If something arrives damaged or incomplete, they tell you before it is shipped.
- Each parcel photographed as it comes in
- Packed by hand to travel long distances
- Real people answering your messages
Customs & import duties in India
IGST on every parcel
IGST is calculated on the goods, shipping and customs duty combined. Since GST was simplified in September 2025, most consumer goods are taxed at 18%, some essentials at 5%, and a short list of luxury goods at 40%.
Duty from the first rupee
India removed the duty-free allowance for gift parcels in 2019, so duty applies at any value. Basic Customs Duty is about 20% on clothing, footwear and cosmetics and 0% on laptops and most computer equipment, with a social welfare surcharge of 10% of that duty on top.
Estimate before you buy
Enter your items in the free duty calculator to see duty, surcharge and IGST before you pay for anything.
Duty calculatorThe courier handles clearance and collects all charges on delivery. Before releasing a courier import, Indian customs needs the recipient's KYC, usually a PAN or Aadhaar number, so have it ready. Rates depend on product classification, so read these figures as an estimate.
What imports really cost in India?
Examples combine 20% Basic Customs Duty and the 10% social welfare surcharge in the duty column, then add IGST at 18% on the total. Laptops and most computing goods have no basic duty. Figures are in pounds; customs assesses in rupees at the day's rate.
| Item | Value + shipping | Customs duty | GST (18%) | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | £110 + £20 | £28.60 | £28.55 | £187.15 |
| Laptop | £999 + £25 | £0 | £184.32 | £1,208.32 |
| Skincare set | £60 + £15 | £16.50 | £16.47 | £107.97 |
| Designer jeans | £200 + £20 | £48.40 | £48.31 | £316.71 |
Example figures only. The exact rate follows the product's tariff code. Estimate your own item →
Popular UK stores Indian shoppers use Atvido for
Fashion
- ASOS
- Next
- Marks & Spencer
- John Lewis
- Burberry
- Selfridges
Electronics
- Amazon UK
- Argos
- Currys
- AO.com
- eBay UK
- Richer Sounds
Beauty & health
- Boots
- Superdrug
- Lookfantastic
- Cult Beauty
- The Body Shop
- Holland & Barrett
Toys & collectibles
- Hamleys
- LEGO UK
- Games Workshop
- HMV
- Disney Store UK
- Vinted
What cannot be shipped from UK to India?
Indian customs bans or limits a number of items. These are the ones to watch:
- E-cigarettes and vapes, banned in India
- Drones, which private buyers cannot import
- Satellite phones and unlicensed radio equipment
- Weapons, ammunition and replicas
- Narcotics and medicines without a prescription
- Counterfeit branded goods
Unsure whether something is allowed in India? Ask support before ordering and we will check.
What our customers say
A great choice!
“A very reliable, very fast company with great prices — the communication is excellent, too! It is always a great pleasure dealing with Atvido.”
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“Staff was fast to respond to all my messages and delivery was good. Highly recommend.”
RyanFrequently asked questions
What is UK to India parcel forwarding?
It gives you a UK address at our Manchester warehouse for British checkouts. The store sends your order there as a normal UK delivery, and we forward it to your address in India. That makes the many UK retailers with no India shipping available to you.
Is UK to India parcel forwarding legit?
Yes. It is a legal and well-established service, and every parcel is declared to Indian customs as a regular import. Look at independent reviews of any forwarder before using it, rather than relying on its own claims.
What is the best way of shipping from the UK to India?
DPD Air Classic at £37.89 is the cheapest express service, and FedEx World Express is the fastest at 2 to 4 working days. An economy air service costs about the same as DPD but takes two to three weeks. The calculator above prices each option for your parcel.
How long does UK to India shipping take?
Anywhere from three days to around three weeks. FedEx World Express takes 2 to 4 working days, DPD Air 3 to 7, and economy air 12 to 16. Indian customs clearance can add one or two days.
Will I pay customs duty on parcels from the UK to India?
Almost always. India has had no duty-free threshold since 2019, so Basic Customs Duty applies at any value, plus a social welfare surcharge equal to 10% of that duty. IGST, 18% for most consumer goods, is then charged on the total, and the courier collects everything on delivery.
How much does UK to India parcel forwarding cost?
The UK address is free, with no subscription. Shipping starts at £37.89 for 1 kg, consolidation costs £2 + VAT, and storage is free for 30 days. Indian duty and IGST are paid separately to the courier on delivery.
Can I combine several UK orders into one parcel?
Yes, and on a long route like this it makes the biggest difference. We keep parcels free for 30 days, repack them as one shipment, and you pay one air freight charge and one customs clearance instead of four.
Which UK stores can I shop from India?
Any retailer that delivers to UK addresses, such as ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Argos, Currys, Boots and Superdrug. Many British checkouts reject Indian cards; in that case our Buy For Me service buys the items for you.
Do I need to give KYC documents for a parcel from the UK?
In most cases, yes. Indian customs requires KYC from the recipient, normally a PAN or Aadhaar number, before it releases a courier import. The courier will ask you for it, and sending it promptly is the simplest way to keep the parcel from waiting in clearance.
Which couriers deliver from the UK to India?
DPD, FedEx and Parcelforce operate this route, along with a lower-cost economy air service for parcels that can wait. Live prices and delivery dates for each are in the calculator.
What if a UK store will not accept my Indian card?
A lot of UK shops accept only British cards. Through Buy For Me you tell us what to order, we pay with our local UK card, and the items are forwarded to India like any other parcel.
Before you order
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