Why We Don't Under-Invoice Imports
LCL Global explains why it does not use under-invoicing to make China-to-India import costs look artificially low, and where legitimate savings can come from.
A lower declared value can make a quotation look attractive. That is not our model.
When comparing China-to-India quotations, sometimes the landed number looks unusually low. One question worth asking is simple: what commercial value is being used for the import calculation? At LCL Global Trading Group, we do not build quotations around artificially reducing the commercial value of the goods. ## Where we prefer to save money There are legitimate places to improve cost: negotiate the factory price, improve packing, combine suppliers, choose the right freight route, avoid unnecessary warehouse movement and plan orders better. Those savings make the supply chain stronger. They do not depend on hiding the real commercial transaction. ## Why this matters for repeat importers Businesses planning regular imports need a process they can explain internally, reconcile commercially and repeat. Clear invoices, consistent documentation and understandable landed costs matter more as the business grows. ## Not every client is looking for the same service We understand that the market has different models. Our focus is on businesses that want a formal, compliance-focused and long-term sourcing and import relationship. > [!TIP] > **Action Step**: If you are comparing quotations, ask for the cost breakup. We are happy to explain ours. ## Helpful Resources & Official Links - LCL Global Sourcing & Import Services - Contact LCL Global Coordination Team
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