INWFD6 is the Indian customs port code (location code) for ICD Whitefield, the inland container depot in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Importers and exporters file Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills against INWFD6 on ICEGATE when clearing containerised sea freight moved inland from gateway ports such as JNPT and Chennai. This page sets out the code facts, where INWFD6 goes on each document, common filing errors, and how a Licensed CHA clears cargo at this station.
INWFD6 is the Indian customs port code (location code) for ICD Whitefield, an inland container depot in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Importers and exporters file Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills against INWFD6 on ICEGATE when clearing containerised sea freight that has moved inland by rail or road from gateway ports such as JNPT and Chennai, instead of clearing at the coastal port.
The table below summarises the verified facts for the INWFD6 customs station code. Location codes are assigned and maintained by CBIC and used across the ICEGATE e-filing portal for all import and export documentation.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location code | INWFD6 |
| Station name | ICD Whitefield (Inland Container Depot) |
| Station type | Inland Container Depot (ICD) |
| City / State | Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Customs zone | Zone Karnataka — Bengaluru Customs commissionerate |
| Used on documents | Bill of Entry (imports), Shipping Bill (exports), Import General Manifest (IGM) |
| ICEGATE usage | Port of clearance / location code field in BoE and SB e-filing; links filed document to the IGM |
| Governing authority | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) |
ICD Whitefield (INWFD6) clears containerised sea freight — both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) — that arrives at a coastal gateway port and is moved inland to Bengaluru under customs bond. The dominant gateways feeding INWFD6 are JNPT (Nhava Sheva, INNSA1) by CONCOR rail and Chennai Port (INCHQ1) by road or rail. Containers are sealed at the gateway port, transported to the ICD, and customs assessment, examination, and Out-of-Charge all take place at Whitefield.
Typical cargo cleared here includes industrial machinery and capital equipment, electronic components and IT hardware, automotive parts, chemicals, textiles, and pharmaceutical inputs. The station serves the Whitefield technology corridor — including R&D centres, electronics manufacturers, and pharma importers based in and around Whitefield, Electronic City, and the broader Bengaluru industrial belt.
First-mile inland movement: CONCOR rail from JNPT to ICD Whitefield takes 3 to 5 days; road haulage from Chennai Port covers roughly 350 km in 24 to 36 hours. Last-mile delivery from the ICD to a Whitefield warehouse is a short local trucking leg. Clearing inland at INWFD6 means importers do not travel to Chennai or Mumbai for gate passes or examination — the entire clearance chain happens in Bengaluru. See our freight forwarding at ICD Whitefield page for routing detail.
INWFD6 is entered in the port of clearance (location code) field of the Bill of Entry for imports and the Shipping Bill for exports on ICEGATE. The location code ties the filed document to the Import General Manifest (IGM) — filed by the shipping agent or rail operator (such as CONCOR) when the bonded container arrives at the ICD. Until the IGM is matched, the BoE cannot be assessed.
Correcting a wrong port code after filing requires a customs amendment under section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962. The CHA files the modification on ICEGATE, the assessing officer approves it, and the entry is re-processed — typically adding 1 to 3 working days and potentially triggering a fresh Risk Management System (RMS) check. Selecting INWFD6 correctly at the time of filing avoids this entirely.
Pre-arrival clearance is available at INWFD6. A Bill of Entry can be filed up to 30 days before the container reaches the ICD (as of July 2026, per CBIC pre-arrival filing rules), so that assessment begins before physical arrival. For RMS green-channel cargo, this reduces overall clearance to 1 to 2 days after the container reaches the ICD. Estimate your duty liability in advance with our import duty calculator.
Sea Air Cargo Systems is a Licensed customs house agent (CHA Licence No. 11/1999, in operation since 1999) with in-house filing capability at ICD Whitefield. The people who file your Bill of Entry sit in our office, not a subcontractor's. When customs raises a query, you get a same-day response rather than a forwarding delay.
Our clearance workflow at INWFD6: document check (invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading, IEC, product-specific approvals) before arrival; HS classification and duty workup with your approval before filing; Bill of Entry filed on ICEGATE against INWFD6, pre-arrival where eligible; examination coordination on-site at the ICD; duty payment the moment assessment completes; and Out-of-Charge followed by door-to-door delivery to your Bengaluru facility.
Because we hold the CHA licence and operate directly at the ICD, we cover the full chain from gateway-port discharge to warehouse delivery under one file. A written quote is provided within 2 business hours of receiving your shipment details — no published rate card, no surprises after the fact.
Sea Air Cargo Systems files against all four customs stations that matter most to Bengaluru importers and exporters. Each links to its dedicated port-code page:
The Indian customs port code for ICD Whitefield is INWFD6. It is the location code used on ICEGATE when filing a Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill for containerised sea freight that has been moved inland to the ICD at Whitefield, Bengaluru, rather than cleared at the coastal gateway port.
ICD Whitefield (INWFD6) falls under Zone Karnataka and is administered by the Bengaluru Customs commissionerate. Bills of Entry filed against INWFD6 are assessed by customs officers attached to the Bengaluru commissionerate, not by the gateway port's officers at JNPT or Chennai.
Changing the port code after a Bill of Entry is filed requires a customs amendment under section 149 of the Customs Act, 1962. The CHA files a modification request on ICEGATE, and the assessing officer must approve it before assessment can proceed. This typically adds 1 to 3 working days and can trigger a fresh RMS check, so selecting the correct location code at the time of filing is strongly preferred.
INWFD6 is entered in the port of clearance (location code) field of the Bill of Entry for imports and the Shipping Bill for exports on ICEGATE. It links the filed document to the Import General Manifest (IGM) that the shipping agent or rail operator files when the container arrives at the ICD.
Yes. Containers that discharge at Chennai Port (INCHQ1) can be moved under customs bond to ICD Whitefield by road or rail, and the Bill of Entry is then filed against INWFD6. The same applies to cargo arriving at JNPT (INNSA1), which reaches ICD Whitefield by CONCOR rail in 3 to 5 days. Clearing inland at INWFD6 avoids travelling to the coastal port for assessment and examination.
Yes. Sea Air Cargo Systems is a Licensed Customs House Agent (CHA Licence No. 11/1999) with in-house filing capability at ICD Whitefield. We handle pre-arrival Bill of Entry filing on ICEGATE, duty payment, examination coordination, and door-to-door delivery from the ICD to your Bengaluru warehouse. A written quote is provided within 2 business hours of receiving your shipment details.
Government sources are provided for verification; Sea Air Cargo Systems is an independent Licensed CHA and is not affiliated with these bodies.
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