Import a Car to India with Crypto | Bitmalo

India is among the most heavily regulated car import markets globally. What with high customs duties, stringent homologation rules, and the strict requirement for right-hand drive vehicles, many buyers get discouraged before they even begin. However, the demand for high-end exotic and classic imports is consistently on the rise. Bitmalo offers a dependable way: you choose the car and pay either with crypto or via bank transfer, while we take care of the inspection, purchase, export, shipping, customs clearance, and delivery right to your door in India.

How Imports Work in India

Every imported car has to go through India’s Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) clearance process, with technical supervision from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Vehicles are typically routed through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai/JNPT) or Chennai for sea transport, and Delhi IGI or Mumbai BOM for air transport.

India strictly enforces RHD-only registration, and all cars must meet Indian emission standards (currently Bharat Stage VI, which is aligned with Euro 6). Vehicles that don't comply require exemptions, which are only available for specific categories such as collector cars.

Taxes and Duties

Bringing imports into India is costly due to the various tariffs involved:

• Basic Customs Duty (BCD) – often 100% of the CIF value.
• IGST (Integrated GST) – 18% applied after duty.
• Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) – typically 10% of the duty.
• Compensation Cess – for luxury/high-displacement vehicles, this varies depending on the engine size.

These duties make India one of the priciest destinations for imports. Bitmalo guarantees you'll get a clear breakdown before shipment.

What’s Eligible?

• New cars: Permitted, but the duties are high.
• Used cars: Restricted—they must be at least 3 years old and meet RHD and emission standards.
• Collectors’ cars: Vehicles over 50 years old may qualify for heritage exemptions.

We verify the eligibility of your VIN before purchase to prevent any regulatory hurdles.

Shipping & Delivery

Sea transport is the common choice, though air transport is an option for urgent deliveries. Travel times average 4–9 weeks for sea and 5–10 days for air. Bitmalo includes all-risk insurance and organizes bonded terminal handling, customs clearance, and internal delivery by a covered transporter to cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

Why Choose Bitmalo for India?

• Crypto payments (USDT/BTC/ETH) or USD bank transfer.
• VIN-based feasibility checks done before purchase.
• Full-service execution: customs, homologation documentation, and delivery.
• Transparency when dealing with duties and arrival charges.

Final Word

India’s import market is highly protected, but with the right partner handling the process, it becomes quite predictable. Bitmalo manages the entire chain—from inspection to delivery—allowing you to concentrate on selecting your car, instead of battling bureaucracy.

Disclaimer: This content is purely for informational purposes and should not be taken as legal or tax advice. Bitmalo confirms eligibility, duties, and compliance for your VIN before shipment.