CRO on TV Sets will be Implemented only from 26 January 2027, Six More Months Extension Granted

CBIC Extends Compliance Deadline for Television Sets under IS 18112:2022 to 26 January 2027

·         Issue date: 7 August 2026, issued by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

·         Subject: Implementation of MeitY Notification S.O. 4182(E) extending the compliance timeline for Television Sets under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

·         Relevant standard: Television Sets covered under Sl. No. 64 of the Schedule must comply with IS 18112:2022.

·         Earlier implementation date: The compliance requirement was scheduled to come into effect from 26 July 2026, as prescribed through MeitY Notification S.O. 1929(E) dated 26 April 2023.

·         New implementation date: MeitY has extended the deadline by six months, up to 26 January 2027.

·         Customs action: CBIC has directed field formations to take necessary action and sensitize officers under their jurisdiction regarding the extended timeline.

·         Purpose: The Instruction ensures that Customs authorities implement the revised MeitY timeline for compulsory registration compliance of television sets.

<MeitY Notification S.O. 4182(E)/26.07.2026>

[CBIC Instruction No. 14/2026-Customs dated 07.08.2026]

Subject: Implementation of MeitY Notification S.O. 4182(E) regarding extension of implementation timeline for compliance of IS 18112:2022 for Television Sets under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

Reference is invited to Notification S.O. 4182(E) issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regarding extension in timelines for implementation of the Order for product categories included in the Schedule of the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021.

2. Vide the said notification, MeitY has notified that the implementation timeline prescribed under Notification S.O. 1929(E) dated 26.04.2023 for "Television Sets" at Sl. No. 64 of the Schedule to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 for compliance with IS 18112:2022, which was scheduled to come into effect from 26.07.2026, has been extended up to 26.01.2027.

3. Accordingly, it has been notified that the date of implementation of the Order stands extended to 26th January, 2027.

4. In view of the above, it is requested that necessary action may be taken to sensitize officers under your jurisdiction regarding the above issue.

5. The difficulties, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board.

F. No. 450/51/2018