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Purchasing goods
from India
We help purchase your chosen product or arrange procurement from a supplier in India. We agree on specifications and quantity; for textiles, we review the assortment, and for food, the batch, packaging and shelf life.
You choose the product; we manage the transaction with the seller
Purchasing works for a single item, a sample or a business batch when you need a clear process for buying from an overseas seller. You do not need to gather every document in advance: start with a link or product description.
A standard purchase includes one seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment. For a different scope, we agree the work, full price and timeframe in advance.
Review the order before payment
We clarify the product, availability, seller terms, invoice and whether the purchase can be delivered to the chosen address. If the scenario does not work, we tell you before payment.
Agree the invoice and payment
We agree the invoice and payment to the seller, stay in contact about the order and provide status updates. In a standard purchase, payment of the same invoice is already included in the fee.
You choose the product and budget
You choose the model, quantity and purchasing terms and set the budget. Before payment, we show the estimate and agree what OZTA will handle.
Agree additional work in advance
If you need supplier sourcing, quality checks, samples, transport, storage or clearance, we first agree the work, price and terms.
What to check before ordering
Textile orders from India require composition, sizes and quantities per item. For spices, tea and cosmetics, add batch, packaging and expiry details; components require a technical specification.
Below is an example of checking an offer on a local platform. To order directly from a manufacturer, send their contact details and an offer with specifications, quantity and price. We confirm purchase availability and the route for each request.
TradeIndia
In a TradeIndia B2B offer, save the company name and city, minimum order quantity and pricing unit. These details allow offers from specific suppliers to be requested and compared.
- Offer link, company name and city
- MOQ: minimum quantity; pricing and ordering unit
- Specifications, packaging and available quantity in the offer
Order data for a purchase from India
For your initial enquiry, a product link or description, quantity and destination city are sufficient. If specifications or documents are needed, we will help obtain them from the seller.
Tell us about the taskView all product categoriesLink or specification
Send a URL, photo, model, item number, composition or technical description, and the seller's contact details.
Country and receiving point
Specify the destination country, city, warehouse or project; add weight, dimensions, shelf life and temperature requirements if known.
Can it be purchased and delivered?
We will check the seller, origin, product, condition, restrictions, documents, packaging and route.
Next steps
Price before payment
The calculation separately shows goods, delivery to the first warehouse, OZTA's fee and onward costs. Purchasing begins after price and terms are agreed.
Purchasing and dispatch
We will agree payment, product inspection, packaging and delivery. We will keep you updated on the order; you will receive the cancellation, returns and claims terms before payment.
What to send for an estimate
For spices, tea, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, batteries, equipment, precious goods and other regulated, fragile or valuable categories, we separately check purchase and import eligibility, origin, documents, temperature requirements and packaging; the outcome depends on the destination country and agreed terms.
- Link, supplier, platform or contact
- Product, item number, model, composition or specification
- Quantity, unit of measure and minimum order quantity, if known
- Destination country, city, warehouse or project
All data for calculation
- Condition, included items and requirements for quality, inspection, packaging and acceptance, if already known
- Required documents, marketplace requirements or intended use, if already known
- Food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, chemical, temperature-sensitive, valuable or other sensitive characteristics
How to calculate the purchase-on-behalf fee
We use the agreed goods price from the seller and apply the rate from the table. Delivery is not part of the fee calculation.
Rate by product price
Minimum OZTA purchasing fee: $20
- Less than $1,000
- 10%
- From $1,000, but less than $5,000
- 9%
- From $5,000, but less than $10,000
- 8%
- From $10,000, but less than $20,000
- 7%
- From $20,000
- 6%
The minimum OZTA purchasing fee is $20. For example: goods at $50 + fee of $20 = $70, excluding delivery, import costs, insurance and bank costs.
Fee calculation example
- Seller's goods price
- $2 000
- OZTA fee
- $180
- $2 000 × 9% = $180
- Goods + fee
- $2 180
This covers only the goods and fee. Seller delivery and onward freight, import charges, insurance, banking and foreign-exchange costs are separate.
What the fee includes
- One seller, up to 10 agreed items and one planned shipment.
- Checking company and payment details and purchasing terms, and agreeing the seller’s invoice.
- Payment of the seller’s invoice is already included in the fee; we do not charge a second percentage for it.
- Seller communication, order statuses and OZTA report.
What is paid separately
- Seller delivery to our warehouse and onward transport.
- Import charges, insurance and warehouse operations, when needed.
- Bank and foreign-exchange costs, and any additional work after agreement.
If additional contractor work is needed
For additional work: the provider’s price + 10% for OZTA, with a minimum OZTA coordination fee of $20 per agreed assignment. If coordination is already included in a paid package, there is no second fee. Samples and their delivery are paid separately. We do not apply this percentage to government charges, import taxes or the insurance premium.
Documents and order terms
Requirements depend on the product, seller, destination country and selected route.
Export and documents
We check the product, code, origin, destination country and whether export, food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, technical or other documents are needed.
Currency and settlement
We agree the payment channel, currency, purpose and supporting documents for the specific seller, transaction and route.
Availability and storage conditions
We clarify stock, seasonality, expiry dates, readiness and temperature conditions with the supplier; we record the route timing after checking transport availability.
Quantity and consignment
The minimum volume is determined by the seller and the requirements; for a batch, we request the item number, quantity, unit of measurement and acceptance requirements.
Certification and labelling
We check whether declarations, certificates, labelling, confirmation of composition or compatibility, or other documents are required for the product and destination country.
Typical mistakes
Do not send payment before checking the seller, origin, composition, purpose, full estimate, documents and cancellation terms.
What is important to know before ordering
Answers to questions about checking and purchasing products from India.
How long does delivery from India take?
The timeframe depends on the product, seller, destination country and city, transport method, documents, packaging and cargo readiness. For heavy, temperature-sensitive and special goods, we check the permitted handling conditions separately; we do not promise a fixed timeframe before that.
Can spices, tea or food be ordered from India?
Send the ingredients, format, quantity, shelf life and destination country. We will check the seller, origin, documents, storage conditions, packaging and permitted route; personal purchases and commercial consignments have different conditions.
Can a pharmaceutical or medical product be ordered?
We first check the specific medicine or device, seller, intended use, registration status, documents and destination-country requirements. Pharmaceuticals and medical goods are not treated as ordinary purchases; feasibility is confirmed separately before payment.
Can I order textiles or clothing from India?
Yes, if the seller, composition, size, quantity, quality, packaging and route suit your task. For a consignment, we also clarify the sample, quality control criteria, labelling and warehouse or marketplace requirements.
How is a supplier order paid in India?
We determine the currency, payment purpose and available channel after checking the seller, documents, country and restrictions. We communicate the payment terms before you transfer funds.
Can quality be checked before shipment?
A sample, photographs, video or other checks can be agreed for the task. We record inspection criteria, scope, packaging and report format before payment; availability depends on the seller and dispatch point.
What can change order readiness and timing?
Timing is affected by seller stock, production, seasonality, holidays, documents, packaging, carrier and destination country. Product readiness and a possible dispatch date are clarified for the specific request.
Do you work with small Indian suppliers?
Send a link or the seller's contact details. We will find out whether they can accept your order, the quantity they sell and the documents they provide. We will then check payment and delivery to your city.
Which products require a separate check?
Pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, spices, tea, batteries, electronics, equipment, chemicals, precious and fragile goods may require special documents or approvals. The scope of review depends on the product and destination country.
What documents are needed for purchasing?
Start with a product link or description, quantity and destination country. There is no need to collect a full set of documents in advance: after reviewing the order, we will explain what you and the seller need to provide for purchase, transport and import. The list depends on the product, route and whether you are buying for personal or business use.
We also source outside India
If the seller you need is in another country, select it from the list.
We will calculate your order
Send a link or describe the product, specify the quantity and destination. We will clarify missing details together. You will receive the estimate and purchase terms before payment.
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