Starting an Ecommerce venture in India for branded merchandise, footwear, bags

[eretail]

Hi,

I'm based in India. I'm looking to start an online retail site. I want to source branded merchandise - footwear, bags, accessories.

Unfortunately most brands are either unavailable here or are extremely difficult to source, despite most of them having manufacturing facilities in India. Plus there are a hoard of fakes being sold - both online and wholesale!

Any suggestions on where I can source these products from and the import duties I'd have to pay? I really want to sell authentic stuff.

[DropshipForum]

Welcome to Dropship Forum

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For Indian import duty rates, try the free tool at http://www.eximguru.com/indian-customs-duty/default.aspx

Hope this helps.