Insights for Indians abroad.
Practical, no-nonsense guides to buying from India, customs, what you can ship, festival gifting and saving on shipping — from your buddy in Chennai.
Shipping & customs
Customs Duty on Parcels from India: USA, UK, Canada & Australia Explained
Will you pay duty or tax on a parcel from India? A plain-English customs guide for the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, and how to avoid surprises.
25 Sep 2026 · 8 min read
Shipping & customs
What You Can (and Can’t) Ship from India: Food, Pooja Items, Medicines & More
Pickles, ghee, spices, pooja items, Ayurvedic oils and perfumes: what can be couriered from India to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and the Gulf.
25 Sep 2026 · 7 min read
Shipping & customs
Package Consolidation: How to Cut Shipping Costs from India by Half
Why one consolidated box from India costs far less than several parcels, how volumetric weight works, and packing tricks that lower your international shipping bill.
25 Sep 2026 · 6 min read