Saturday, January 25, 2014: In respect of “Electronics and IT Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration), Order 2012”, it has been clarified that:
i. There is no quantity limit on the number of units being imported for testing / R&D / demo purposes.
ii. Customs Officers should not insist on an NOC from DeitY for goods to be classified under HSE criteria. They should take a decision based on instructions issued in this regard. In the event of any technical clarification, Custom Authorities may take up the matter with DeitY. However, under no circumstances should applicant be required to get a NOC from DeitY.
iii. There is no restriction on goods directly imported by end users for personal use.
For the purpose of swiftness of the operations, good governance and reducing paper work, DeitY has asked Customs Authorities that that necessary customs clearances may be provided as per the standing Orders.
A declaration from importer/ exporter/ local representatives/ end user shall be treated as sufficient to process such clearances in respect of the above 3 categories of equipment ( I, II & III above). The provisions for allowing imports with BIS Registration without self-declaration label on the product/packaging as notified vide notification dated 30 September 2013, has also been extended till 3 rd April 2014.
All relevant instructions in this regard are available on website www.deity.gov.in/esdm. For any questions/clarifications readers may contact Shri Arun Sachdeva, Sr. Director (Email: [email protected])
