Importing from India
Shipping from India to Houston
Container sailings from 10 Indian ports to Houston, TX (USHOU). Compare transit times and carriers, then let Atmavaan book the sailing, file the ISF and clear US customs.
Indian ports
Indian ports with sailings to Houston
Sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, from the carriers' published schedules. Days are port to port.
| From | Sailings (4 weeks) | Carriers | Fastest | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuticorin to Houston | 59 | 7 | 35 days | 51 days |
| Mundra to Houston | 34 | 9 | 36 days | 59 days |
| Visakhapatnam to Houston | 34 | 9 | 37 days | 53 days |
| Nhava Sheva to Houston | 30 | 7 | 29 days | 57 days |
| Kochi to Houston | 25 | 7 | 37 days | 54 days |
| Chennai to Houston | 18 | 6 | 47 days | 57 days |
| Ennore to Houston | 15 | 4 | 40 days | 58 days |
| Kolkata to HoustonQuickest | 15 | 4 | 39 days | 48 days |
| Kattupalli to Houston | 14 | 4 | 46 days | 55 days |
| Pipavav to Houston | 11 | 2 | 38 days | 55 days |
For US importers
What Atmavaan handles for you
Your supplier in India hands over the cargo; we take it from there. One contact for the booking, the paperwork on both sides and delivery in Houston.
Questions
India to Houston: FAQs
How long does shipping from India to Houston take?
For sailings scheduled to depart 12 Oct to 9 Nov 2026, typical port-to-port transit is 48 to 59 days depending on the Indian port, and the fastest sailing takes 29 days.
Which Indian port has the most sailings to Houston?
Tuticorin, with 59 sailings scheduled in those four weeks. Kolkata has the shortest typical transit, 48 days.
Which Indian port should I ship from?
Usually the one closest to the factory: moving a container by road or rail across India costs more than the difference in sea freight. Compare the sailings and transit times below, or ask Atmavaan to price two or three ports for you.
Who files the ISF and clears customs in Houston?
The US importer is responsible for the Importer Security Filing and for customs entry, and most use a licensed customs broker. Atmavaan can file the ISF, clear the shipment and deliver it to the door.
Importing from India to Houston?
Tell us where your supplier is and what you're shipping. A named Atmavaan specialist replies with a rate and the best port.
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