How to Import Tiles from India A Step-by-Step Guide for New Buyers

How to Import Tiles from India: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Buyers

India has become a global hub for tile manufacturing and exports, offering high-quality porcelain, ceramic, and vitrified tiles at highly competitive prices. If you’re a new buyer or business planning to import tiles from India, this guide will help you understand the entire process โ€” clearly and simply.

At Novoglobe Exports, we work with importers, distributors, retailers, and contractors across the world to make tile sourcing smooth and stress-free. Letโ€™s break it down step by step.

How to Import Tiles from India A Step-by-Step Guide for New Buyers

โœ… Step 1: Define What You Need

Before you reach out to any supplier, get clarity on:

Glossy tiles have a shiny, reflective surface that adds brightness and elegance to a space.

  • End use (wall/floor, residential/commercial)

Clear requirements save time and allow exporters like us to give accurate quotes.

Working with a professional, trusted exporter is key. Look for:

  • Export experience and global reach
  • Real product photos/videos
  • Strong quality assurance
  • Smooth logistics support
  • Fast communication

At Novoglobe Exports, we provide all of this with full transparency.

Ask your exporter for product samples or a live video inspection. Once you’re satisfied:

  • Finalize the design, finish, and sizes
  • Approve the packing details
  • Agree on the pricing and delivery terms

We typically work on FOB or CIF incoterms, depending on your location and preference.

Once your order is confirmed, the exporter will:

  • Raise a Proforma Invoice (PI)
  • Share HS codes, product details, and bank info
  • Guide you through payment steps (often 30% advance & 70% before shipment or via LC)

We also help buyers with Bank Realization Certificates (BRC), BL copies, packing lists, and more.

Before the goods are shipped, professional exporters like us:

  • Do a pre-shipment quality inspection
  • Ensure proper pallet packing or loose loading based on your requirement
  • Arrange fumigation, customs clearance, and shipping

Youโ€™ll receive all documents needed for customs clearance at your end.

Once the container sails, we share:

  • Bill of Lading (BL)
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Photos/videos of the loaded container

You can track the shipment, prepare your local documentation, and weโ€™re available for any support post-delivery, too.

  • One-stop sourcing for all tile sizes and finishes
  • Custom branding and packaging options
  • Fast delivery and container turnaround
  • Dedicated account manager support
  • Trusted by clients in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, the US & more

At Novoglobe Exports, we make your first tile import smooth, safe, and profitable. Whether you’re a first-time importer or scaling up your tile business, weโ€™re here to guide you every step of the way.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact us today for catalogs, live samples, or a free consultation.
Letโ€™s grow your tile business โ€” together.