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ABOUT THIS FACILITY

Chennai Free Trade Zone at Sriperumbudur — Strategic Location Advantage

Astromar's Sriperumbudur facility is a Government-notified free trade warehousing zone in chennai, operating under the SEZ Act, 2005. Strategically located in Kancheepuram district along the NH 48 corridor — just 42 km from Chennai International Airport and 52 km from Chennai Port — the facility serves as a critical logistics gateway for South India's largest industrial cluster.

The Sriperumbudur belt is home to Foxconn, Samsung, Dell, Hyundai, BMW, and over 200 Tier-1 automotive and electronics suppliers. Our FTWZ provides these manufacturers with duty-deferred storage for imported components, sub-assemblies, and capital equipment — eliminating the upfront customs duty burden and improving working capital efficiency.

Beyond electronics and automotive, the facility supports pharmaceutical importers, high-value engineering goods, and renewable energy equipment. Operating 24/7 with on-site customs clearance, single-window approvals, and value-added services including labelling, kitting, and re-export packaging, the Sriperumbudur Astromar facility delivers the full FTWZ benefit stack: zero customs duty on stored goods, 100% GST deferral, no income tax on re-export profits, and seamless inter-zone transfers across our 8 other FTWZ locations in India.

For importers seeking bonded warehouse in chennai services with the added advantages of an SEZ-notified zone — or a fully-licensed free trade warehouse zone in chennai — Sriperumbudur combines the operational efficiency of an industrial-grade warehouse with the financial benefits of a free trade zone, making it the preferred choice for businesses scaling their South India operations.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

FTWZ Chennai Services at Sriperumbudur

Duty-Free Storage
GST Deferral
Electronics Logistics
Value-Added Services
Cold Chain Storage
Single Window Clearance
Automotive Components Hub
Capital Equipment Imports

FACILITY DETAILS

Location & Operations

AddressMannur Village, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, TN 602105
Nearest PortChennai Port
Nearest AirportChennai International Airport (MAA) — 42 km
Operating HoursMon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

CONNECTIVITY

Multi-Modal Connectivity from Sriperumbudur

Road

  • NH 48 (Chennai–Bangalore highway) — facility located directly on the corridor
  • Outer Ring Road (ORR) — 20 km, connecting to all Chennai arterials
  • SH 57 to Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu
  • Chennai Port — 52 km via NH 48 and Inner Ring Road

Rail

  • Sriperumbudur Railway Station on Chennai–Arakkonam line
  • Chennai Central — 45 km (major junction for pan-India rail)
  • Container rake services from Irugur and Tondiarpet ICD

Sea

  • Chennai Port — India's 2nd largest container port (1.5 million TEUs capacity)
  • Kattupalli Port (Adani) — 75 km
  • Direct liner services to East Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and Americas

Air

  • Chennai International Airport (MAA) — 38 km
  • Major international air cargo hub — 400,000+ MT annually
  • Dedicated air cargo complex with cold chain facilities

Why Importers Choose Sriperumbudur FTWZ Chennai

Strategic Location

  • Located on NH 48 — the Chennai–Bengaluru manufacturing corridor
  • 42 km from Chennai International Airport for air cargo operations
  • 52 km from Chennai Port for ocean container movement
  • Within 30 km of major electronics and auto OEM plants

Financial Benefits

  • Operating from a free trade zone in chennai gives zero customs duty on goods stored in the FTWZ
  • 100% GST deferral until goods exit the zone
  • Service tax exemption on FTWZ operations
  • Income tax exemption on re-export profits for the first 5 years

Operational Advantages

  • 24/7 operations with on-site customs officer
  • Single window clearance for imports and re-exports
  • Bonded transport to and from gateway ports
  • Compared to a standard customs bonded warehouse in chennai, the FTWZ offers deeper financial benefits, unlimited storage tenure, and broader permitted activities

Chennai Free Trade Zone — Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.What is a chennai free trade zone and how does Sriperumbudur qualify?

A Chennai free trade zone is a government-notified area where imported goods can be stored without payment of customs duty until they leave the zone. Astromar's Sriperumbudur facility is notified under the SEZ Act, 2005, making it a fully-operational FTWZ with all statutory benefits. Goods can be stored, labelled, kitted, repackaged, or re-exported without triggering customs duty or GST liabilities.

Q2.How does an FTWZ in chennai save money for importers?

An FTWZ in Chennai saves money in four ways: (1) zero customs duty until goods leave the zone, freeing up working capital; (2) 100% GST deferral on imports; (3) no duty on goods that are re-exported; (4) income tax exemption on profits from re-export activity for the first 5 years. A typical electronics importer saves ₹2-5 crore annually on duty deferral alone.

Q3.What's the difference between Sriperumbudur FTWZ and a bonded warehouse in chennai?

A standard bonded warehouse in Chennai allows duty-deferred storage but is restricted in scope — typically 1-year storage limits and limited permitted activities. An FTWZ like Sriperumbudur offers unlimited storage tenure, broader permitted activities (including manufacturing, assembly, and value addition), and stronger tax benefits under the SEZ Act, 2005.

Q4.Which industries benefit most from the Sriperumbudur FTWZ?

The Sriperumbudur FTWZ is optimised for: (a) electronics and IT hardware importers serving Foxconn, Samsung, Dell, and their supplier network; (b) automotive OEMs and Tier-1 component manufacturers near Hyundai, BMW, and Renault-Nissan plants; (c) pharmaceutical importers requiring cold-chain bonded storage; (d) renewable energy equipment importers serving Tamil Nadu's growing wind and solar sector.

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