Atmavaan, Inc. · USA
US freight forwarder for imports from India
Atmavaan is a freight forwarder for US importers buying from India. Atmavaan, Inc. in Westlake Village, California files your ISF, arranges US customs clearance and trucks the cargo to your door, while our Chennai team looks after it before it sails.
- US office
- Westlake Village, CA
- Phone
- +1 805-372-0284
- Origin team
- Chennai, India
- Modes
- FCL · LCL · Air
Who we work for
Built around imports from India
Our lane is India to the USA. If you buy from Indian suppliers, we cover the whole move: origin in India, the ocean or air leg, and the US arrival.
Buying FOB or EXW lets you choose the forwarder, so you control the booking, the schedule and the freight cost. If your supplier ships CIF, you can still use us for the US side once the cargo arrives.
Because we have our own team in Chennai, someone is in touch with your supplier before loading: checking the cargo is ready, the paperwork matches and the ISF details are in.
US-side services
What we handle in the USA
The ISF, the customs entry (arranged through a licensed customs broker), drayage from the port, trucking and delivery, plus cargo insurance and tracking.
ISF filing
Filed with US Customs at least 24 hours before your container is loaded in India, using details we collect from the supplier.
ISF filing →US customs entry
Arranged through a licensed customs broker under your power of attorney, with duties and fees paid before release. A formal entry needs a customs bond.
Customs clearance →Drayage and trucking
Container pickup at the port, delivery to your warehouse or store, and return of the empty container.
Trucking →Ocean freight
FCL and LCL from Indian ports to the US port closest to your delivery address.
Ocean freight →Cargo insurance
All-risk cover arranged when you book, since carrier liability covers only a fraction of the cargo value.
Cargo insurance →Step by step
How an import from India works with us
You agree terms with your supplier and send us the order details; we take it from the supplier's door or the Indian port to yours.
- Agree terms with the supplierPrice, payment and the Incoterm. Tell us the supplier's city and when the goods will be ready.
- Get a written quoteOrigin, freight, US customs and delivery each listed as included or not, with the price validity.
- We book and file the ISFSpace on a sailing from the Indian port nearest the supplier, and the ISF filed before loading.
- Export clearance in IndiaThe shipping bill is filed with Indian Customs and the Let Export Order issued before the cargo loads.
- Arrival and entryThe entry is filed, duties and fees are paid and Customs releases the cargo.
- DeliveryDrayage from the port to your door, or onward trucking inland.
Duties
What you will pay in US duty
US duty on goods from India depends on the product's HTS number plus any additional tariffs in force on Indian goods. Rates have changed often, so estimate your product before you confirm a price with the supplier.
Ocean imports also carry the Merchandise Processing Fee and the Harbor Maintenance Fee, and you will pay customs broker, ISF and bond fees.
Where we are
Our offices
Atmavaan, Inc. is at 2945 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361, phone +1 805-372-0284. Our India team is in Chennai and we also have an office in Mississauga, Canada.
USA
Atmavaan, Inc.
2945 Townsgate Road, Suite 200Westlake Village, CA 91361
United States
India
Atmavaan Logistics Pvt Ltd
Ega Trade Center, Ground Floor, 'A' BlockNo. 808, Poonamallee High Road
Kilpauk, Chennai 600010
Canada
Atmavaan, Inc.
729 Galloway CrescentMississauga, ON L5C 3R8
Canada
Choosing a forwarder
What to check before you pick a US forwarder
Check the forwarder is licensed, has someone at origin in India, and puts in writing what the quote includes. Use this list on any forwarder, including us.
- Check the FMC licence or registrationOcean forwarders and NVOCCs that handle US trade must be licensed or registered with the US Federal Maritime Commission. Ask for the number and look it up on the FMC's public list before you share cargo details.
- A named contact at both endsYou want one person who answers for the shipment, and someone at origin who can see the cargo before it sails. Ask who that is in India and who it is in the US.
- A written quote that lists what is includedOrigin charges, freight, destination charges, customs, delivery and insurance should each be in or out, in writing, with how long the price is valid. Compare two quotes line by line, not on the total.
- Who files the ISF, and whenFor ocean cargo the Importer Security Filing must reach US Customs at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India. A late or wrong ISF can lead to penalties and holds, so agree who files it before you book.
- Cargo insurance offered up frontCarriers limit their liability to a fraction of the cargo value. A good forwarder offers insurance when you book, not after a loss.
- Tracking you can check yourselfYou should be able to see where the container is without sending an email to ask.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does a freight forwarder in the USA do for importers?
It arranges the move from your supplier to your door: booking the freight, filing the ISF for ocean cargo, arranging the customs entry with a licensed broker, and organizing drayage and delivery. Atmavaan does this for imports from India.
Does Atmavaan file the ISF?
Yes. We collect the details from your Indian supplier and file the ISF with US Customs at least 24 hours before the container is loaded.
Does Atmavaan clear US customs?
We arrange US customs clearance through a licensed customs broker, who files the entry under a power of attorney from you as importer of record. You stay responsible for the duty, which is paid before release.
Do I need a customs bond to import from India?
A formal entry needs a customs bond on file with CBP: a single-transaction bond for one shipment or a continuous bond for a year of imports.
Can you deliver inland, not just to the port?
Yes. We arrange drayage from the US port and trucking to your warehouse or store, and the empty container is returned to the terminal.
My supplier ships CIF. Can I still use Atmavaan?
Yes, for the US side: customs clearance arranged and delivery once the cargo arrives. Buying FOB or EXW lets us look after the shipment from India as well.
Where is Atmavaan's US office?
Atmavaan, Inc., 2945 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Call +1 805-372-0284.
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