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Importing electronics from Japan into India: BIS licences, CEPA duty and importer approvals

Goods made in Japan need the same Indian approvals as any other import: the Japanese factory holds the BIS licence through an Indian representative, and you as importer handle EPR, Legal Metrology and WPC. The India–Japan CEPA can lower duty if the origin rules are met.

India's imports from Japan, 2025-26
US$ 21,436.31 million
Chapter 85 electrical goods
US$ 2,624.53 million
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model
Comploa Editorial Desk

Import compliance researchers · Updated · 79 sources, 78 official

On this page
  1. Key facts
  2. Who does what when you import electronics from Japan?
  3. Which electronics does India import from Japan?
  4. How many BIS licences do factories in Japan hold?
  5. Can a lab in Japan test products for BIS, WPC or MTCTE?
  6. How does a factory in Japan get BIS CRS registration?
  7. Do BIS officers inspect factories in Japan?
  8. Does the India–Japan CEPA cut duty on Japanese goods?
  9. What if your Japanese brand is made in Thailand, Vietnam or China?
  10. How do you claim India–Japan CEPA duty preference under CAROTAR?
  11. Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from Japan?
  12. Worked example: a Wi-Fi multifunction printer from a factory in Japan
  13. Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of Japanese goods?
  14. What should you check with a supplier in Japan before you pay?
  15. Which documents does Customs want for a shipment from Japan?
  16. What goes wrong with goods from Japan, and how do you fix it?
  17. Where can you get help with labs, consultants and tools?
  18. Frequently asked questions
  19. Sources

Key facts at a glance

India's imports from Japan, 2025-26
US$ 21,436.31 million[1]
Chapter 85 electrical goods
US$ 2,624.53 million[1]
Largest electronics line
Integrated circuits (HS 8542): US$ 454.42 million[1]
FMCS (ISI) licences in Japan
220 records, 206 operative[2]
CCTV security list
2 Japanese makers: i-PRO and Eizo[3]
Who holds the BIS CRS licence
The Japanese factory, per manufacturing unit[4]
FMCS timeline
Around six months on average[5]
Battery EPR
Importer registers with CPCB before importing[6]
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model[7]
India–Japan CEPA
In force since 1 August 2011; 35% content rule[8]
CEPA certificate of origin
One importation, valid 12 months[9]

Checked 1 November 2026 against the regulator's own documents.

Who does what when you import electronics from Japan?

India does not run a separate approval system for goods from Japan. The work splits the same way it does for every foreign source. BIS product approvals belong to the factory in Japan that makes the goods. Environmental, packaging and radio approvals belong to the business in India that imports and sells them.

The CRS licence goes to the manufacturer for each factory, not to an importer or trader[4]. Even so, the ban on covered goods without the Standard Mark applies to anyone who imports them[4], and the BIS Act counts importers, distributors and sellers as persons bound by it[10]. So the Japanese factory's licence must cover your exact model before the goods leave Yokohama or Kobe.

Who holds each Indian approval for electronics made in Japan
ApprovalHeld byWhat you, the Indian importer, do
BIS CRSThe factory in Japan, per manufacturing unit[4]Check the R-number covers your model and brand; you may act as the factory's AIR[11]
BIS ISI mark via FMCSThe factory in Japan, after a BIS factory visit[5]Confirm the licence before ordering QCO products such as plugs or appliances
AIR nominationNominated by the factory on Form IV[12]Can be the Indian brand owner, a branch office or another Indian entity[11]
EPR: e-wasteThe importer who offers the goods for sale[13]Register on the CPCB portal before selling[13]
EPR: batteriesThe importer of batteries or equipment containing them[14]Register with CPCB before importing[6]
EPR: plastic packagingThe importer of goods in plastic packaging[15]Register on the plastic EPR portal
Legal MetrologyAnyone who imports a commodity for sale[16]Register within 90 days of starting imports[16]
WPC ETAThe importer or authorised Indian representative[17]File the self-declaration for each wireless model[18]
TEC MTCTEThe foreign maker, through an Indian company importing its equipment[19]Act as the AIR for notified telecom gear such as Wi-Fi routers

Which electronics does India import from Japan?

India imported goods worth US$ 21,436.31 million from Japan in 2025-26, up from US$ 18,915.34 million[1]. Japan's trade is weighted to machinery and industrial inputs: chapter 84 machinery was US$ 3,892.46 million[1], against US$ 2,624.53 million for chapter 85 electrical goods[1].

Within electronics, integrated circuits lead at US$ 454.42 million[1], then switches, plugs and similar apparatus at US$ 253.04 million[1], semiconductor devices at US$ 234.92 million[1] and transformers and converters at US$ 200.02 million[1]. Printers and printing machinery were US$ 183.08 million[1]. Consumer appliances are small: air conditioners and parts were US$ 42.79 million[1].

Selected electronics and appliance imports from Japan, 2025-26 (April to March), Ministry of Commerce TradeStat
HS headingImports 2025-26Indian approvals that usually apply
HS 8542: Integrated circuitsUS$ 454.42 million (2024-25: US$ 414.25 million)[1]None of the 66 CRS categories[20] is a bare chip; the finished device carries the approvals
HS 8536: Switches, plugs, sockets, relays up to 1,000 VUS$ 253.04 million (2024-25: US$ 203.12 million)[1]ISI mark for plugs and sockets under IS 1293[21]; see electrical accessories QCO[22]
HS 8541: Semiconductor devices, incl. solar cells and LEDsUS$ 234.92 million (2024-25: US$ 186.31 million)[1]Solar modules assembled from cells are a CRS category[23]
HS 8504: Transformers and static converters, incl. adaptersUS$ 200.02 million (2024-25: US$ 89.22 million)[1]Chargers and adapters[23], LED drivers[24] and UPS[23]: CRS
HS 8443: Printers and printing machineryUS$ 183.08 million (2024-25: US$ 169.12 million)[1]Printers: CRS[23]
HS 8507: Accumulators, incl. lithium-ion batteriesUS$ 130.48 million (2024-25: US$ 58.72 million)[1]Lithium cells and packs: CRS under IS 16046[24]; battery EPR[14]
HS 8525: Transmission apparatus and cameras, incl. CCTVUS$ 92.17 million (2024-25: US$ 51.42 million)[1]CCTV cameras: CRS plus security requirements[24]; digital cameras: CRS[23]
HS 8415: Air conditioners, with partsUS$ 42.79 million (2024-25: US$ 34.81 million)[1]Air conditioners: BEE mandatory label[25]; AC QCO amended on 5 October 2026[26]

How many BIS licences do factories in Japan hold?

We could not find a BIS count of CRS registrations by country, so there is no official figure for Japanese factories under CRS.

BIS's FMCS list showed 220 ISI-mark licence records for Japan on 30 October 2026, 206 operative and 14 deferred[2]. They are mostly industrial materials. Electrical items include 2 under IS 302 for household electrical appliances, 3 for non-oriented electrical steel, 3 for grain-oriented electrical steel and 4 for copper strip for electrical purposes[2].

On BIS's list of CCTV registrations meeting the security Essential Requirements, Japan had 2 entries on 1 November 2026: i-PRO Co., Ltd. and Eizo Corporation[3].

The Japanese list is also unusually live: 206 of 220 records were operative[2], against 23 of 256 for China[27]. Tyres are a notable group, with 11 passenger-car tyre licences under IS 15633, all operative, including Yokohama Rubber[2]. One caveat: 11 Japanese records marked operative showed a validity date before 1 November 2026[2], so check the date on the FMCS list as well as the status.

Can a lab in Japan test products for BIS, WPC or MTCTE?

BIS CRS: plan on testing in India. A test report counts only if it comes from a lab established, maintained or recognised by BIS for that product[12]. When we checked BIS's laboratory search on 1 November 2026, all 68 lab entries listed for IS 13252 (Part 1) were in India[28], and none of the 54 lab entries listed for IS/IEC 62368 showed a location outside India[29]. So samples from Japan normally travel to an Indian lab, and a report from a Japanese lab for its home certification does not replace it.

WPC ETA: an accredited lab anywhere. The self-declaration asks that the RF test report come from an accredited laboratory and that you state the lab's name and country[17]. A report from an accredited lab in Japan can therefore support an ETA filing.

MTCTE: foreign labs only from non-border countries. Japan does not share a land border with India, so the 2025 telecom conformity rules allow an ILAC-accredited lab there to be recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body for MTCTE[30]. Recognition is not automatic: check TEC's current list before relying on a foreign lab.

How does a factory in Japan get BIS CRS registration?

Most consumer electronics from Japan fall under the Compulsory Registration Scheme: phones, laptops, earphones, power adapters, CCTV cameras, lithium cells and more. CRS is BIS's Scheme-II and rests on the manufacturer's self-declaration of conformity backed by a lab report[4]. The factory applies online on crsbis.in[31]. These are the steps from the factory's side.

  1. 1
    Get portal login

    The factory uploads its business licence in English, or a certified translation, showing the factory name and address and manufacturing in its scope[31]. A Japanese commercial registration needs a certified English translation.

  2. 2
    Generate a test request and ship samples to India

    The factory generates a test request on the portal and picks a BIS-recognised lab. Samples and the test request must reach that lab within 60 days, with the portal QR code on the sample[31].

  3. 3
    Test to the Indian Standard

    Reports are accepted from labs established, maintained or recognised by BIS for the product[12]. Series models can be added with supplementary reports that refer to an accepted original report[12].

  4. 4
    Apply within 90 days of the report

    The report must be no more than 90 days old when BIS receives the application[12]. The factory files Form I with the AIR nomination letter and a notarised affidavit[32].

  5. 5
    Courier the original affidavit

    The affidavit goes on Rs 100 non-judicial stamp paper[33]. The original must reach BIS within 30 days of online submission[32].

  6. 6
    Answer queries and receive the R-number

    BIS aims to finish within 20 working days if everything is right first time[12]. Otherwise it issues a notice giving at least 30 days to fix the problem[12].

Do BIS officers inspect factories in Japan?

It depends on the scheme.

CRS: no factory visit in the official steps. The listed steps are lab testing and an online application[31].

ISI mark through FMCS: yes. Products under a Quality Control Order that need the ISI mark are certified for foreign factories under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme. BIS scrutinises the application, visits the factory to check its manufacturing and testing set-up and draw samples, has the samples tested independently, and then grants the licence[5]. For a factory in Japan that means:

  • Apply online. From 1 June 2026 BIS accepts FMCS applications only through the Manakonline portal[34].
  • Pay in dollars. Applicants outside SAARC pay in equivalent US dollars, by RTGS, NEFT or SWIFT, net of bank charges[35].
  • Pay for the inspection trip. Fees match Indian Scheme-I licensees, plus per-diem, air tickets, visa and insurance for the BIS officers and a Rs 10,000 contingency payment[35]. Visit charges are Rs 7,000 per man-day[35].
  • Give a bank guarantee. After grant the factory signs an agreement and indemnity bond and gives a USD 10,000 performance bank guarantee[5].
  • Allow about six months. BIS says FMCS licences take on average around six months from a complete application[5].
  • Expect surveillance. BIS keeps visiting licensed factories and buys samples from the market[36].

Japanese factories hold relatively few appliance ISI licences: 2 under IS 302 on 30 October 2026[2]. The Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 was issued on 6 April 2026 with implementation on 1 October 2026[37], so a Japanese appliance maker new to India should check its schedule early.

Does the India–Japan CEPA cut duty on Japanese goods?

It can. The India–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed in Tokyo on 16 February 2011 and came into force on 1 August 2011[8].

The origin rule. Under Article 29, a product made with non-originating materials qualifies if its qualifying value content is at least 35% and all non-originating materials change tariff classification at the six-digit level, unless a product-specific rule in Annex 2 applies[38].

The certificate. A certificate of origin is issued by Japan's competent governmental authority or its designated body, covers a single importation and is valid for 12 months from issue[9]. Plan shipments so the certificate is still valid when the bill of entry is filed.

Review requested. India has asked Japan to start a review of the CEPA, and both sides have agreed to accept electronic certificates of origin[39].

Many Japanese brands make consumer electronics in Thailand, Malaysia, China or India. Those goods take the origin of the country where they were made, and need that factory's own BIS licence[4].

What if your Japanese brand is made in Thailand, Vietnam or China?

Then the rules of the country of manufacture apply, not Japan's. The BIS licence must be held by that factory[4], the pack must state that country as origin[40], and any duty preference must come from that country's agreement with India, if it has one.

This matters because many Japanese brands sell India products built elsewhere in Asia. A Japanese printer brand's Vietnamese plant needs its own R-number, uses ASEAN–India rules and a Form AI certificate for preference[41], and can use a local MTCTE lab. The same brand's Chinese plant gets no preference and cannot use a Chinese MTCTE lab[30].

One Japanese brand, four factories: what changes
Factory countryBIS licence held byTrade agreement for dutyMTCTE lab abroad allowed?Guide
JapanThe Japanese plant[4]India–Japan CEPA, 35% value content[38]Yes, if ILAC-accredited[30]This page
ThailandThe Thai plantASEAN–India from 1 January 2010[42]Yes, if ILAC-accreditedImporting from Thailand
VietnamThe Vietnamese plantASEAN–India, 35% content plus sub-heading change[41]Yes, if ILAC-accreditedImporting from Vietnam
ChinaThe Chinese plantNone[43]No: land-border country[30]Importing from China

How do you claim India–Japan CEPA duty preference under CAROTAR?

Preferential duty is never automatic. Since 21 September 2020, the Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020, known as CAROTAR, apply whenever an importer claims a preferential rate[44]. They were made by Notification 81/2020-Customs (N.T.) under section 28DA of the Customs Act[45]. Section 28DA puts the duty of reasonable care on you: a certificate of origin from the exporting country does not take that responsibility away[46].

  1. 1
    Check the product qualifies

    Confirm the goods meet the India–Japan CEPA origin rule for their HS code before you order. The HS code decides both the tariff line and any product-specific rule.

  2. 2
    Get the certificate of origin

    Ask the Japanese exporter for the CEPA certificate of origin, issued by the competent authority and valid for 12 months for one importation[9]. An incomplete, altered or expired certificate can be rejected without verification[47].

  3. 3
    Hold the Form I information

    You must possess the information in Form I showing how the origin criteria, including value content and product-specific rules, are met, and keep supporting documents for at least five years from the bill of entry[48]. Ask the exporter for cost and sourcing data before shipment, not after.

  4. 4
    Declare on the bill of entry

    When filing the bill of entry, declare that the goods qualify, cite the tariff notification for each item, and enter the certificate's reference number, date, origin criteria and whether the goods were shipped directly[49].

  5. 5
    Answer any customs request fast

    If customs asks for origin information, you have ten working days to supply it[50]. Customs can also ask the exporting country to verify the certificate, and can release the goods provisionally against security for the duty difference meanwhile[51].

Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from Japan?

Anti-dumping duty is imposed by a Finance Ministry customs notification under section 9A of the Customs Tariff Act, after final findings by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies; it usually runs for five years and is paid in rupees[52]. It is charged on top of basic customs duty and applies whatever approvals the product has. Japanese measures are on steel and chemicals rather than finished electronics.

This is a selection of duties in force on 1 November 2026, chosen for relevance to electronics and appliance importers; it is not a complete list. Check the CBIC notification for your exact product and producer before you price an order.

Selected anti-dumping duties on goods from Japan in force on 1 November 2026
ProductDuty on goods from this countryNotification and term
Electrogalvanized steelNil for Nippon Steel; USD 64.08 per tonne for others[53]29/2022-Customs (ADD), five years from 19 October 2022
Digital offset printing platesUSD 0.13 to 0.27 per square metre[54]28/2024-Customs (ADD), five years
Low ash metallurgical cokeUSD 42.95 per tonne[55]18/2026-Customs (ADD), five years
Insoluble sulphurUSD 259 to 358 per tonne[56]13/2025-Customs (ADD), five years
Trichloro isocyanuric acidUSD 276 per tonne[57]01/2025-Customs (ADD), five years
Sodium cyanideUSD 447 per tonne[58]10/2024-Customs (ADD), five years

Worked example: a Wi-Fi multifunction printer from a factory in Japan

A Wi-Fi printer made in Japan needs a CRS registration held by the Japanese plant, a WPC ETA filed by you, and e-waste, plastic and Legal Metrology registrations, at roughly Rs 1.47 lakh at the low end before GST. Printers and plotters are a CRS category[23]; printers with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth are reported to need a self-declaration ETA[59]; and copying equipment is on the e-waste schedule[60].

The arithmetic: factory side Rs 1,000 + Rs 50,000 + Rs 1,000 + Rs 65,000 = Rs 1,17,000; importer side Rs 10,000 + Rs 10,000 + Rs 10,000 + Rs 500 = Rs 30,500; Rs 1,47,500 in all. Duty is separate: if the printer meets the CEPA origin rule and you claim it properly, the preferential rate applies; if the certificate is defective, Customs can deny it without verification[47]. Try your own figures in the compliance cost estimator and read the printers guide.

Wi-Fi printer made in Japan: approvals and low-end cost (excluding GST and duty)
ItemAmountWho pays
CRS application and processing feeRs 1,000 + Rs 50,000[61]Japanese factory
CRS annual licence feeRs 1,000[61]Japanese factory
Lab test to IS/IEC 62368-1 (lowest Delhi price)Rs 65,000[62]Usually the factory
WPC ETARs 10,000 per model[7]Indian importer
E-waste EPR registration (sales just started)Rs 10,000[63]Indian importer
Plastic EPR registration (smallest band)Rs 10,000[64]Indian importer
LMPC importer registrationRs 500[16]Indian importer

Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of Japanese goods?

These cannot be held by the factory in Japan. They sit with the business in India that imports and sells.

EPR for e-waste. A producer under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 includes anyone who offers imported electrical and electronic equipment for sale[13]. Imports are allowed only for products that meet the RoHS limits[13], so ask the factory for its RoHS data.

EPR for batteries. Importing batteries, or equipment containing them, makes you a producer[14], and CPCB says importers must register before importing[6].

EPR for plastic packaging. An importer of any commodity in plastic packaging is covered[15].

Legal Metrology. Every person who imports a commodity for sale must register its name and address[16], for a Rs 500 fee[16], within 90 days of starting[16]. Every retail pack must declare the importer's name and address and the country of origin[40]: that is Japan only if the goods were made there.

WPC ETA. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other licence-exempt radio devices need an ETA[7], filed by the importer or Indian representative at Rs 10,000 per model[7]. If you file as the Japanese maker's representative, you need its authorisation letter[7].

BEE star label. Any company that makes, sells or imports an appliance on BEE's mandatory list must register with BEE, for a one-time Rs 5,000 fee[25]. The list includes refrigerators, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, storage water heaters, televisions and washing machines[25].

MTCTE. A foreign maker's telecom equipment is certified through an Indian company that imports it, acting as AIR[19]. Wi-Fi access points and CPE have needed MTCTE since 1 January 2024[65].

What should you check with a supplier in Japan before you pay?

Which documents does Customs want for a shipment from Japan?

The usual commercial documents and registration certificates, plus, if you claim CEPA duty, the certificate of origin and the Form I origin information. The Bill of Entry must cite the tariff notification, the certificate's reference number and date, the origin criterion and whether the goods were shipped directly[49].

Registrations must be in place, with copies in eSanchit, before the Bill of Entry is filed[69]. Keep everything for five years[70]; CEPA verification requests can also be sent within five years of the claim unless the agreement says otherwise[71]. See the customs clearance documents checklist.

Documents for an electronics shipment from Japan
DocumentCode or sourceNote
Commercial invoiceeSanchit 380000[72]Mandatory upload[72]
Bill of lading or air waybill705000 or 740000[72]Mandatory upload
CEPA certificate of originIssued by Japan's competent authority[9]One importation, 12 months; electronic certificates agreed[39]
Form I origin informationHeld by you, produced on request[48]Answer queries within ten working days[50]
BIS CRS registrationcrsbis.in[73]Japanese factory address and your model
WPC ETA, EPR, LMPCSaral Sanchar, CPCB, state Legal MetrologyBefore the Bill of Entry

What goes wrong with goods from Japan, and how do you fix it?

Two kinds of problem dominate: BIS paperwork that does not match the shipment, and CEPA claims that fail on the certificate. Both are avoidable with checks before the goods sail.

Common problems with Japanese supply and the fix
ProblemWhyFix
Japanese PSE or other home certificate offered instead of BISCRS accepts only BIS-recognised lab reports[12]Test at a BIS-recognised lab in India
CEPA certificate rejectedIncomplete, altered, expired or wrong format[47]Check every field before the goods ship
One failed origin check hits later shipmentsClaims for identical goods from that exporter can be rejected[74]Hold full Form I data for each product
Late answer to an origin queryLeads to compulsory verification of later claims[75]Reply within ten working days
Model in the shipment not in the R-numberReport models must match the test request[76]Add it by inclusion first[67]
Goods made in the brand's Thai or Chinese plantLicences are per factory[4]Check the factory address on the licence

Where can you get help with labs, consultants and tools?

BIS testing happens in India: the Group-1 list of 30 October 2026 has 444 recognised labs, all in India[77]. Use our test labs guide and the directories for Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Chennai, where many Japanese manufacturers operate.

For a Japanese brand new to India, a consultant can coordinate the CRS file, the AIR and the ETA. Compare BIS consultants, including Chennai and Bengaluru, and WPC consultants for the radio side.

Free tools: the approval checker, the HS code approval finder, the label checker and the licence renewal date tool. Or ask us for a free compliance check.

Frequently asked questions

Does a PSE or other Japanese certificate replace BIS registration?

No. CRS accepts test reports only from labs established, maintained or recognised by BIS for the product[12]. Japanese home-market certificates are not on that list.

Who signs the BIS affidavit for a Japanese factory?

The application needs a notarised affidavit[32] on Rs 100 non-judicial stamp paper[33], and the original must reach BIS within 30 days[32]. Agree early with your AIR how this is handled.

Can I be the AIR for several Japanese brands?

Usually an AIR can represent only one foreign manufacturer, except for factories in the same group or related importers[78].

Can a Japanese lab do MTCTE testing?

Japan does not border India, so an ILAC-accredited lab there can be recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body[30]. Check TEC's current list.

Do Japanese cameras need BIS?

Digital cameras are a CRS category[23], so the Japanese factory needs a CRS registration before you import them.

How long is a Japanese CEPA certificate of origin valid?

Twelve months from issue, for a single importation[9].

Does a Japanese brand's product made in Thailand get CEPA duty?

No. The CEPA covers goods originating in Japan under its rules[38]. A product made in Thailand would need to qualify under the ASEAN–India rules instead[41].

Can a Japanese lab test my product for BIS CRS?

Not today. BIS's Group-1 list of recognised labs has 444 entries, all in India[77]. A foreign lab can be recognised only with an Indian office or representative and an agreement with BIS[79].

What does Customs need to grant India–Japan CEPA duty?

A declaration in the Bill of Entry citing the certificate of origin and origin criterion[49], the certificate itself, and the Form I information showing how the origin rule is met[48].

How many Japanese factories hold an ISI licence?

BIS's FMCS list showed 220 records for Japan on 30 October 2026, 206 of them operative[2]. Most are steel and industrial materials; electrical ones include appliance and electrical steel licences[2].

Do Japanese Wi-Fi printers need WPC approval?

Printers with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth are reported to need a self-declaration ETA[59], which costs Rs 10,000 per model[7]. The printer also needs CRS registration[23].

Sources 79 documents, 78 official

Each number in the text links to the document below. Labels show the type of source; see our editorial policy.

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  3. Official portal BIS CRS portal, List of Registrations and models of CCTVs complying with ER for Security · 1 November 2026
  4. Official portal About CRS - crsbis.in
  5. Official portal Grant of Licence - BIS FMCS · 14 January 2021
  6. Official portal CPCB FAQs (General) under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022
  7. Official portal Equipment Type Approval (ETA) - DoT eServices Portal (last updated 28-05-2025) · 28 May 2025
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  9. Official portal India-Japan CEPA, Implementing Procedures for Chapter 3, Sections 3-4 · 16 February 2011
  10. Gazette The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (Act No. 11 of 2016) · 21 March 2016
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  12. Official circular Guidelines for Grant of Licence (GoL) under Scheme-II of Schedule-II, BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018, Ref RG:01 · 20 August 2019
  13. Gazette E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 - G.S.R. 801(E), Gazette of India (CPCB copy) · 2 November 2022
  14. Gazette Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 - S.O. 4669(E) · 25 October 2023
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  25. Gazette Bureau of Energy Efficiency (Appliance Labeling and Compliance) Regulations, 2026 - Notification No. 5506/BEE/S&L/AL/2025-26 dated 26 Dec 2025, Gazette of India Extraordinary Part III Sec 4 (CG-DL-E-29122025-268894) · 26 December 2025
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  32. Official portal Procedure for filing Form I under Smart Registration v1.0
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  35. Official portal BIS List of fee to be charged from applicant/licensee under FMCS
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Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)An Indian resident nominated by a foreign manufacturer to take responsibility, on its behalf, for compliance with the BIS Act, rules, regulations and licence conditions.Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS)BIS's Scheme-II registration: manufacturers of notified products self-declare conformity to an Indian Standard, backed by a recognised lab report, and mark goods with a registration number.R-numberThe unique registration (licence) number BIS issues to a manufacturer under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, printed as part of the CRS Standard Mark on the product or package.ISI markThe BIS Standard Mark used under a Scheme-I product certification licence, shown with the Indian Standard number and the licence number CM/L-XXXXXXXXXX.HS code (ITC(HS) code)The Harmonized System number used to classify traded goods; India's 8-digit version, the ITC(HS) code, is declared on the Bill of Entry for every import.Bill of Entry (B/E)The formal declaration an importer files with Indian Customs describing imported goods, their classification and value, so that duty can be assessed and the goods cleared.BIS-recognised laboratoryA testing lab approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards under its Laboratory Recognition Scheme to test products against specific Indian Standards for BIS certification and registration.

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