Importer of Record India | IOR Services

Import Into India — Without an Indian Entity

An Importer of Record (IOR) is the legal entity responsible for an import — holding the IEC, paying duties, and owning compliance liability. If your company has no Indian subsidiary, you cannot legally import. Bruce Logistics solves this: we become your Importer of Record, so your goods enter India fully compliant while you focus on your customers.

Who Uses Our IOR Service

Foreign brands shipping stock to Indian distributors, retailers or marketplaces before incorporating
IT & data-centre companies deploying equipment into Indian facilities
Project companies importing machinery for EPC and infrastructure contracts
SaaS & hardware firms sending devices to Indian enterprise clients
Exhibitors bringing equipment for trade shows and events

What We Take Responsibility For

Area	Our Role
Legal importation	We are the named importer on the Bill of Entry — IEC, AD Code, GST all ours
Licences & permits	CDSCO / BIS / WPC / FSSAI obligations discharged under our registrations where applicable
Duty & taxes	Customs duty and IGST paid and documented; landed-cost statement provided
Foreign exchange	FEMA-compliant remittance structure and IDPMS closure with our AD bank
Delivery	Cleared goods delivered to your designated consignee anywhere in India
Records	Complete import file retained for statutory periods — audit-ready

How It Works

1. Share product details, values and the Indian delivery point — we confirm feasibility and compliance scope within 48 hours
2. Sign the IOR service agreement covering liability, fees and fund flow
3. Ship — we handle freight (optional), clearance, duty payment and delivery
4. Receive the complete document pack: BoE, duty receipts, delivery proof, landed-cost statement

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is IOR legal in India?

Yes. The importer on record must be a legitimate Indian entity with a valid IEC that genuinely undertakes the import obligations — which is exactly what our structure provides, including FEMA-compliant payment flows and IDPMS closure through our AD bank.

Who owns the goods under an IOR arrangement?

Commercial ownership stays with you and your buyer as agreed in your sales contract. We take importer-of-record responsibility — the regulatory role — not commercial title, and the agreement documents this clearly.

What does IOR service cost?

A percentage of shipment value with a minimum fee, depending on product category, compliance complexity and frequency. Regulated goods (cosmetics, electronics, food) carry additional licence costs. Request a quote with your product details for exact numbers.

Can you also handle the freight, or only the importation?

Both. Most clients use our end-to-end option — origin pickup to Indian delivery — but we equally accept shipments where you arrange freight and we take over at the Indian port.

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