Import of Pharmaceutical Medicines COURIER VS AIR CARGO Courier Mode f 25 kg | Samples & urgent shipments Simplified customs clearance No CHA required 3–7 days lead time Limited cold chain control Air Cargo Mode g 25 kg | Commercial & bulk shipments Full customs via CHA CDSCO/ADC scrutiny 7–15 days lead time GDP-compliant cold chain Documentation Courier: Invoice, Packing List, undertaking Air Cargo: Import License, ADC/CDSCO NOC, COA, COO, GMP Cost & Risk Courier: High cost per kg, low delay risk Air Cargo: Lower bulk cost, medium delay risk

Export of Pharmaceutical Medicines COURIER VS AIR CARGO

1. Courier Mode Up to 25 kg Samples & trial packs Courier-managed clearance No CHA involvement 3–7 days delivery
2. Air Cargo Mode 25 kg and above Commercial quantities Full export clearance via CHA Shipping Bill, COA, COO, GMP 7–15 days delivery 25kg Weight Threshold Dividing line between courier and air cargo modes 2-8°C Cold Chain GDP-compliant temperature control for air cargo