Unlike traditional relocation companies, Sea Air Cargo Systems holds CHA Licence No. 11/1999 — we handle customs clearance in-house, not through a subcontractor. One point of contact from your Bengaluru door to your overseas address. Most international moving companies in Bangalore are packing and trucking operations — they can wrap your furniture and drive it to the port, but customs clearance is handled by a separate CHA they hire at the last minute. Sea Air Cargo Systems is different: we are a Licensed Customs House Agent (CHA Licence No. 11/1999) AND an international freight forwarder. Your household goods move from your Bengaluru door to your overseas address through a single point of contact — no handoff to a third-party CHA at the port.
Sea Air Cargo Systems provides international moving services from Bangalore to USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. Services: door collection, export customs clearance, air freight or sea freight (LCL or FCL), import customs coordination at destination, and door delivery. Transit: USA 35–50 days (sea) / 7–10 days (air); UK 30–40 days (sea); UAE 18–25 days (sea).
The international moving industry in Bangalore is crowded with companies that excel at packing and local trucking but lack customs expertise. When your container reaches Chennai Port or BLR airport, these companies hand your paperwork to a third-party CHA they found that morning. Delays happen. Communication breaks down. You get billed twice — once by the mover, once by the CHA.
| Feature | Traditional packers & movers | Sea Air Cargo Systems |
|---|---|---|
| CHA licence | ❌ (subcontracts customs) | ✅ Licence 11/1999 |
| Customs clearance | Third-party CHA, extra delay | In-house, same team |
| Single point of contact | ❌ Multiple handoffs | ✅ One account manager |
| Air freight capability | Limited or none | ✅ IATA accredited |
| TR/unaccompanied baggage expertise | Limited | ✅ 25+ years of TR filings |
| Liability during transit | Shared across parties | Single end-to-end responsibility |
With Sea Air, the same team that quotes your move also files your Shipping Bill, tracks your container, and coordinates with overseas agents. There is no middleman at customs — because we are the customs house agent.
Yes, we arrange professional packing partners in Bengaluru and supervise the collection. Contact us for a full relocation quote including packing.
Pricing for international moves depends on three variables: volume (CBM or kg), destination, and mode (air vs sea). Below are typical freight-only ranges for shipments originating in Bengaluru. Packing, origin/destination customs charges, and last-mile delivery are additional.
| Destination | LCL sea (per CBM) | Air freight (per kg) | FCL 20ft (full house) | Sea transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA (East/West Coast) | ₹5,500–₹7,500 | ₹500–700 | USD 4,500–6,500 | 38–50 days |
| UK | ₹4,500–₹6,500 | ₹450–650 | USD 3,800–5,500 | 30–40 days |
| UAE / Dubai | ₹2,500–₹4,000 | ₹280–420 | USD 2,000–3,500 | 18–25 days |
| Singapore | ₹3,000–₹4,500 | ₹300–450 | USD 2,500–3,800 | 18–25 days |
| Canada | ₹5,500–₹7,500 | ₹500–700 | USD 4,500–6,500 | 35–50 days |
| Germany | ₹4,000–₹6,000 | ₹420–600 | USD 3,500–5,000 | 25–35 days |
| Australia | ₹4,500–₹6,500 | ₹500–700 | USD 4,000–5,500 | 28–38 days |
Note: Rates are freight only — customs, local delivery, and packing are additional. get a free international moving quote for your specific volume.
Most household goods are straightforward to export and import. The key is honest declaration and correct packing.
Standard allowed items: used furniture, home appliances, clothing, books, electronics (laptop, phone, camera), kitchenware, personal artwork, children's toys, and sporting equipment.
Prohibited items: Indian currency above ₹25,000; antiques over 100 years old (Archaeological Survey clearance needed); wildlife items (no ivory, skins, feathers — CITES restrictions); narcotics; weapons and ammunition; counterfeit goods.
Special care items: jewellery should be carried personally, not shipped. High-value art requires specialist crating. Electronics in original packaging may be questioned by destination customs — carry purchase receipts in your hand luggage.
For a detailed guide on exporting personal effects, see exporting personal effects when moving out of India.
If you've lived abroad for 2+ years and are returning to India, your shipment may qualify for duty-free import under Transfer of Residence (Notification 18/2022). This covers used household goods, furniture, electronics, and personal effects in reasonable quantities.
Sea Air manages TR applications for returning clients from USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Singapore, and Australia. We file the TR declaration, coordinate with customs at ICD Whitefield or Chennai Port, and arrange delivery to your Bengaluru address. The TR application must be filed within 3 months of your arrival in India.
Read our complete Transfer of Residence (TR) duty-free import guide for returning NRIs. For full container shipments, see FCL imports for full household container shipments or FCL exports from Bangalore for full household moves.
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Traditional international movers pack your goods, arrange trucking to the port, and hand customs clearance to a third-party CHA. Sea Air Cargo Systems is both a licensed freight forwarder and a licensed CHA — customs clearance is handled in-house by the same team managing your shipment, with no third-party handoff.
A 2-bedroom apartment typically yields 10–15 CBM of household goods. LCL sea freight from Bengaluru to USA: approximately ₹5,500–₹7,500/CBM = ₹55,000–₹1,12,500 freight. Transit: 38–50 days. Add packing, customs charges, and US-end delivery for a full door-to-door cost. Contact us for a specific quote.
Sea freight from Bengaluru (via ICD Whitefield and Chennai Port) to UK (Felixstowe or Southampton): 30–40 days transit. Add 3–5 days for export customs clearance at the Bengaluru end and 5–10 days for import customs and delivery at the UK end. Total door-to-door: 38–50 days.
Most do not — they use a subcontracted CHA at the port. Sea Air Cargo Systems is a Licensed Customs House Agent (CHA Licence 11/1999), so customs clearance is handled by the same team. This means no separate customs broker fee and no communication breakdown at clearance.
Yes. If you've lived abroad for ≥2 years and are returning to India, you may qualify for duty-free import of household goods under TR rules (Notification 18/2022). Sea Air manages the TR application and import clearance — we've handled TR shipments for returning NRIs from USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Singapore, and Australia for 25+ years.
Yes. We arrange door collection from any Bangalore location. Share your address, goods list, and preferred collection date. We coordinate packing cartons, collection vehicle, and ICD Whitefield or airport drop-off as part of the service.
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