Re-import and Re-export for Repair
Goods going abroad for repair and coming back, or arriving for repair and going back out — handled under the right customs provisions, not as a fresh shipment.
Repair shipments aren't ordinary imports or exports
Equipment sent overseas for repair and brought back, or equipment imported temporarily for repair work in India before being sent back out, qualifies for specific customs treatment — often with duty exemption or reduction on the value that isn't a new purchase. Ocean Sky Logistics manages the documentation on both legs so these shipments are processed correctly rather than as a standard new import or export.
Why choose us for re-import & re-export for repair
Export for Repair
Equipment sent abroad, tracked for duty-exempt re-import.
Import for Repair
Equipment received for repair, tracked for re-export.
Duty Exemption Handling
Correct provisions applied so you're not charged as new.
Linked Documentation
Both legs of the movement documented as one case.
Key capabilities
- Export documentation for equipment leaving India for repair
- Re-import Bill of Entry under repair/return provisions
- Import documentation for equipment arriving for repair in India
- Re-export shipping bill once repair is complete
- Duty exemption/reduction documentation on the repaired value
- Bond and undertaking coordination where required
- Tracking the shipment as a linked pair, not two separate cases
- Coordination with customs on valuation of repair work done
Our process
Case Setup
Repair shipment registered as a linked export-import or import-export pair.
Outbound/Inbound Documentation
First-leg shipping documents prepared.
Customs Filing (Leg 1)
Export or temporary import filed under the right provision.
Repair & Tracking
Shipment tracked through the repair process.
Customs Filing (Leg 2)
Re-import or re-export filed, referencing the original case.
Duty Assessment
Exemption/reduction applied on the repair value.
What's typically needed
| Document / Lane | Notes |
|---|---|
| Original export/import documentation | To link the return shipment to the original case |
| Repair invoice | Value of repair work done, for duty assessment |
| Bond/undertaking | Where required for duty-exempt temporary movement |
| Bill of Entry / Shipping Bill | Referencing the original case on return |
Industries we support
Industrial Machinery
Aviation & Aerospace Equipment
Electronics & Test Equipment
Heavy Equipment
Frequently asked questions
Generally no — customs provisions for re-import after repair typically limit duty to the value of the repair work and freight, not the full value of the equipment, provided the original export is properly documented and linked.
Yes — this is handled as a temporary import for repair with re-export, under the matching customs provision, rather than as a standard import.
Linking the return shipment to the original movement is much easier with that paperwork in hand — we can advise on the options available if it's missing, though it may affect the duty treatment.
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