Equipment Type Approval (ETA) in Exempt Band Liberalised

· Self-Declaration to Cover All Short Range Devices including Mobiles for Samples

· National Digital Communication Policy 2018 to Promote Investigation

· Licence Exemption Spectrum now Covers 5 GHz Band to 605 MHz

To help promote `Make in India’ by manufacturing latest and high-tech products for domestic as well as for exports and to encourage domestic research & development activities, innovation - DoT has issued instructions liberalising import norms for prototype, sample products and test & measurement equipment in license exempt bands without the need of ‘Equipment Type Approval (ETA)’. The devices with radio-interfaces include laptops, notebooks, smart accessories, short range devices, Cameras, Scanners, Printers and mobile handsets.

2. In addition, the DoT also has enabled ETA through self-certification in its step forward for commercial / finished product imports under the above categories, simplifying regulatory regime while ensuring compliance as well as reducing transaction costs. These measures will enhance ease of doing business in the regulation of consumer wireless products and reduce timelines for clearances.

The National Digital Communication Policy 2018 has initiated several policy actions to catalyse investments in digital communication sector.

3. Equipment Type Approval from DoT has been one of the prerequisites for importing products operating in license exempt bands. It is important to mention that the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2018 has taken a radical step in enhancing the license exempt spectrum in 5 GHz band to 605 MHz to trigger enhanced deployment of Wi-Fi services, consumer products and short rage devices for various applications in license exempt bands.

[DoT Office Memorandum No. ETA-WPC/Policy/2018-19 dated 26^th February 2019]

Subject: ETA through self-declaration for certain categories of Wireless Equipment in license exempt bands.

This is with reference to Equipment Type Approval (ETA) requirement for certain categories of wireless equipment operating in license exempt bands with l ow transmission power which are exempted from import licensing requirement as per the imp01t policy of DG FT.

2. ETA through self-declaration is permitted for commercial / finished products such as mobile / computing devices viz. as mobile handsets, smart phones, electronic notepads, laptops, Smart watches, Short Range Devices including accessories, microphones, speakers. headphones, earphones, printers, scanners, cameras etc., operating in licensed exemption bands as permitted in India. A self-declaration from importer / authorized Indian representative may be treated as sufficient evidence to process such clearances by the Customs and Central Excise Authorities. (self-declaration format is enclosed).

3. Import license requirements are as regulated by the Export and Import (EXIM ) Policy of DGFT.

Annexed to O.M. No. ETA-WPC/Policy/2018-19 dated 26 1h February, 2019 on ETA through self-declaration for certain categories of Wireless Equipment in license exempt bands.

Self-Declaration Format to be submitted by the importer I local representative

To whomsoever it may consider

I..................... (Name & Designation) ............ do hereby confirm that the consignment landed at (port) ...................... carrying AWB No...................... consisting of following products exclusively operate in license exempt bands and comply with the technical parameters

as notified by the Government vide Gazette Notification no............... dated ...............

S.No.

Name of Equipment Manufacturer/ Importer

Make & Model with S.No.

Frequency range of equipment

Output power of equipment

Remark

Further, I hereby undertake that

(i) The test report, issued by accredited laboratory (Name)............. & (country)...............of the product(s), attached is genuine and without any alteration;

(ii) prescribed ETA fee of Rs. 10000/- per model has been paid through Bharat Kosh (https://bharatkosh.gov.in) vide receipt no...... dated.......;

(iii) Consignment details, test reports and ETA fee payment details have been informed to WPC, DoT vide e-mail addressed to etaselfdecl.wpc-dot@gov.in dated ............ (Copy enclosed).

(iv) I shall extend full cooperation to WPC Wing during an y sample check I audit carried out for the purpose of RF analysis I spectrum monitoring in view to avoid interference to other wireless users.

(v) the consignments contain wireless products which are exempted from import licensing requirement as per the import policy of DGFT;

Accordingly, the said consignment may please be released. We clearly understand that we are liable to be prosecuted under Indian law, in case of any wrong declaration.

Signature & Seal of importer/ Authorized Indian Representative

Name:

Address:

Contact No.: