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

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

India's imports from South Korea, 2025-26
US$ 21,352.19 million
Chapter 85 electrical goods
US$ 5,717.25 million
FMCS bank guarantee
USD 10,000 after grant
LMPC importer registration
Rs 500, within 90 days
On this page
  1. Key facts
  2. Who does what when you import electronics from South Korea?
  3. Which electronics does India import from South Korea?
  4. How many BIS licences do factories in South Korea hold?
  5. Can a lab in South Korea test products for BIS, WPC or MTCTE?
  6. How does a factory in South Korea get BIS CRS registration?
  7. Do BIS officers inspect factories in South Korea?
  8. Does the India–Korea CEPA cut duty on Korean goods?
  9. What if your Korean brand is made in Vietnam, India or China?
  10. How do you claim India–Korea CEPA duty preference under CAROTAR?
  11. Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from South Korea?
  12. Worked example: a frost-free refrigerator from a factory in Korea
  13. Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of Korean goods?
  14. What should you check with a supplier in South Korea before you pay?
  15. Which documents does Customs want for a shipment from Korea?
  16. What goes wrong with goods from Korea, 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 South Korea, 2025-26
US$ 21,352.19 million[1]
Largest line
Integrated circuits (HS 8542): US$ 3,411.82 million[1]
Chapter 85 electrical goods
US$ 5,717.25 million[1]
FMCS (ISI) licences in South Korea
321 records, 291 operative[2]
Appliance ISI licences
11 under IS 302, 3 for refrigerators[2]
Who holds the BIS CRS licence
The Korean factory, per manufacturing unit[3]
FMCS bank guarantee
USD 10,000 after grant[4]
LMPC importer registration
Rs 500, within 90 days[5]
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model[6]
India–Korea CEPA
In force since 1 January 2010[7]
Tyre ISI licences
6 under IS 15633, all operative[2]

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

Who does what when you import electronics from South Korea?

India does not run a separate approval system for goods from South Korea. The work splits the same way it does for every foreign source. BIS product approvals belong to the factory in South Korea 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[3]. Even so, the ban on covered goods without the Standard Mark applies to anyone who imports them[3], and the BIS Act counts importers, distributors and sellers as persons bound by it[8]. So the Korean factory's licence must cover your exact model before the goods leave Busan.

Who holds each Indian approval for electronics made in South Korea
ApprovalHeld byWhat you, the Indian importer, do
BIS CRSThe factory in South Korea, per manufacturing unit[3]Check the R-number covers your model and brand; you may act as the factory's AIR[9]
BIS ISI mark via FMCSThe factory in South Korea, after a BIS factory visit[4]Confirm the licence before ordering QCO products such as plugs or appliances
AIR nominationNominated by the factory on Form IV[10]Can be the Indian brand owner, a branch office or another Indian entity[9]
EPR: e-wasteThe importer who offers the goods for sale[11]Register on the CPCB portal before selling[11]
EPR: batteriesThe importer of batteries or equipment containing them[12]Register with CPCB before importing[13]
EPR: plastic packagingThe importer of goods in plastic packaging[14]Register on the plastic EPR portal
Legal MetrologyAnyone who imports a commodity for sale[5]Register within 90 days of starting imports[5]
WPC ETAThe importer or authorised Indian representative[15]File the self-declaration for each wireless model[16]
TEC MTCTEThe foreign maker, through an Indian company importing its equipment[17]Act as the AIR for notified telecom gear such as Wi-Fi routers

Which electronics does India import from South Korea?

India imported goods worth US$ 21,352.19 million from South Korea in 2025-26, against US$ 21,064.21 million in 2024-25[1]. Chapter 85 electrical goods were US$ 5,717.25 million[1] and chapter 84 machinery US$ 2,379.68 million[1].

Integrated circuits lead at US$ 3,411.82 million[1], followed among electronics by phones and transmission apparatus at US$ 401.05 million[1] and flat panel display modules at US$ 329.47 million[1]. Batteries under HS 8507 fell from US$ 268.84 million to US$ 189.72 million[1]. Finished home appliances are a small share: air conditioners and parts were US$ 45.02 million[1] and washing machines US$ 15.47 million[1].

Selected electronics and appliance imports from South Korea, 2025-26 (April to March), Ministry of Commerce TradeStat
HS headingImports 2025-26Indian approvals that usually apply
HS 8542: Integrated circuitsUS$ 3,411.82 million (2024-25: US$ 2,926.96 million)[1]None of the 66 CRS categories[18] is a bare chip; the finished device carries the approvals
HS 8517: Phones, routers and other transmission apparatus, with partsUS$ 401.05 million (2024-25: US$ 379.51 million)[1]Phones: CRS[19] and WPC ETA[6]. Routers: MTCTE[20]
HS 8524: Flat panel display modulesUS$ 329.47 million (2024-25: US$ 321.34 million)[1]Modules are inputs; the finished display needs CRS, e.g. visual display units[21]
HS 8507: Accumulators, incl. lithium-ion batteriesUS$ 189.72 million (2024-25: US$ 268.84 million)[1]Lithium cells and packs: CRS under IS 16046[19]; battery EPR[12]
HS 8536: Switches, plugs, sockets, relays up to 1,000 VUS$ 189.23 million (2024-25: US$ 170.66 million)[1]ISI mark for plugs and sockets under IS 1293[22]; see electrical accessories QCO[23]
HS 8504: Transformers and static converters, incl. adaptersUS$ 185.00 million (2024-25: US$ 100.99 million)[1]Chargers and adapters[21], LED drivers[19] and UPS[21]: CRS
HS 8415: Air conditioners, with partsUS$ 45.02 million (2024-25: US$ 48.21 million)[1]Air conditioners: BEE mandatory label[24]; AC QCO amended on 5 October 2026[25]
HS 8418: Refrigerators and freezers, with partsUS$ 26.61 million (2024-25: US$ 36.43 million)[1]Refrigerators: BEE mandatory label[24]; check the 2026 appliances QCO[26]
HS 8450: Household washing machinesUS$ 15.47 million (2024-25: US$ 19.26 million)[1]Washing machines: BEE mandatory label[24]; check the 2026 appliances QCO[26]

How many BIS licences do factories in South Korea hold?

BIS does not publish CRS registrations by country that we could find, so there is no official count for Korean factories under CRS.

For the ISI mark, BIS's FMCS list showed 321 licence records for South Korea on 30 October 2026, 291 operative and 30 deferred[2]. Only Vietnam had more[2]. The electrical and appliance licences include 11 under IS 302 for household electrical appliances, 3 for household refrigerators under IS 17550 (Part 1), 4 for room-AC heat exchangers and 3 for copper tubes for refrigeration and air conditioning; the single biggest group is 21 for polypropylene moulding materials[2].

On the CRS side, BIS's list of CCTV registrations meeting the security Essential Requirements had 4 Korean entries on 1 November 2026, including IDIS Co. and D-Tech Co.; 3 were registered and 1 expired[27].

The Korean list is also mostly live: compare China, where only 23 of 256 records were operative[28]. Korean tyre makers hold 6 passenger-car tyre licences under IS 15633, all operative, including Nexen Tire[2]. Still check dates: 12 Korean records marked operative showed a validity date before 1 November 2026[2]. Our guide on how to verify a BIS licence walks through the check.

Can a lab in South Korea 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[10]. When we checked BIS's laboratory search on 1 November 2026, all 68 lab entries listed for IS 13252 (Part 1) were in India[29], and none of the 54 lab entries listed for IS/IEC 62368 showed a location outside India[30]. So samples from South Korea normally travel to an Indian lab, and a report from a Korean 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[15]. A report from an accredited lab in South Korea can therefore support an ETA filing.

MTCTE: foreign labs only from non-border countries. South Korea 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[31]. Recognition is not automatic: check TEC's current list before relying on a foreign lab.

How does a factory in South Korea get BIS CRS registration?

Most consumer electronics from South Korea 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[3]. The factory applies online on crsbis.in[32]. 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[32]. A Korean business registration certificate 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[32].

  3. 3
    Test to the Indian Standard

    Reports are accepted from labs established, maintained or recognised by BIS for the product[10]. Series models can be added with supplementary reports that refer to an accepted original report[10].

  4. 4
    Apply within 90 days of the report

    The report must be no more than 90 days old when BIS receives the application[10]. The factory files Form I with the AIR nomination letter and a notarised affidavit[33].

  5. 5
    Courier the original affidavit

    The affidavit goes on Rs 100 non-judicial stamp paper[34]. The original must reach BIS within 30 days of online submission[33].

  6. 6
    Answer queries and receive the R-number

    BIS aims to finish within 20 working days if everything is right first time[10]. Otherwise it issues a notice giving at least 30 days to fix the problem[10].

Do BIS officers inspect factories in South Korea?

It depends on the scheme.

CRS: no factory visit in the official steps. The listed steps are lab testing and an online application[32].

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[4]. For a factory in South Korea that means:

  • Apply online. From 1 June 2026 BIS accepts FMCS applications only through the Manakonline portal[35].
  • Pay in dollars. Applicants outside SAARC pay in equivalent US dollars, by RTGS, NEFT or SWIFT, net of bank charges[36].
  • 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[36]. Visit charges are Rs 7,000 per man-day[36].
  • Give a bank guarantee. After grant the factory signs an agreement and indemnity bond and gives a USD 10,000 performance bank guarantee[4].
  • Allow about six months. BIS says FMCS licences take on average around six months from a complete application[4].
  • Expect surveillance. BIS keeps visiting licensed factories and buys samples from the market[37].

Korean appliance makers are already in the scheme, with 11 IS 302 licences on BIS's list[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[26]; if your appliance is in its schedule, the Korean factory needs an FMCS licence for the listed standard.

Does the India–Korea CEPA cut duty on Korean goods?

It can. The India–Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was signed on 7 August 2009 and came into force on 1 January 2010[7]. Under India's rules of origin for it, a product that is not wholly made in Korea is reported to qualify generally if its regional value content is at least 35% of FOB value and it changes tariff sub-heading, unless a product-specific rule applies[38].

For electronics this is the practical test. A Korean-brand appliance assembled in Korea from Korean compressors and panels will usually find the 35% easier than one built from parts sourced across Asia. Goods from a Korean brand's factory in Vietnam or India are not Korean-origin at all.

Upgrade talks. Negotiations to upgrade the CEPA began in 2016; 11 rounds had been held, the latest in Seoul in July 2024, covering market access, rules of origin and technical barriers to trade[7]. Rules may change if an upgraded agreement is concluded.

What if your Korean brand is made in Vietnam, India or China?

Then it is not a Korean import for any Indian purpose. The BIS licence belongs to the plant that made the goods[3], the pack names that country as origin[39], and the CEPA does not apply. Korean groups run large plants in Vietnam and India, so this is the first thing to confirm.

One Korean brand, different factories: what changes
Factory countryBIS licence held byDuty preferenceMTCTE lab abroad allowed?Guide
South KoreaThe Korean plant[3]India–Korea CEPA, reported 35% value content[38]Yes, if ILAC-accredited[31]This page
VietnamThe Vietnamese plantASEAN–India, Form AI certificate[40]Yes, if ILAC-accreditedImporting from Vietnam, phones from Vietnam
IndiaThe Indian plantNot an importNot applicableFor distributors
ChinaThe Chinese plantNone[41]No: land-border country[31]Importing from China

How do you claim India–Korea 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[42]. They were made by Notification 81/2020-Customs (N.T.) under section 28DA of the Customs Act[43]. Section 28DA puts the duty of reasonable care on you: a certificate of origin from the exporting country does not take that responsibility away[44].

  1. 1
    Check the product qualifies

    Confirm the goods meet the India–Korea 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 Korean exporter for the CEPA certificate of origin for the shipment, and check every field. An incomplete, altered or expired certificate can be rejected without verification[45].

  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[46]. 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[47].

  5. 5
    Answer any customs request fast

    If customs asks for origin information, you have ten working days to supply it[48]. Customs can also ask the exporting country to verify the certificate, and can release the goods provisionally against security for the duty difference meanwhile[49].

Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from South Korea?

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[50]. It is charged on top of basic customs duty and applies whatever approvals the product has. Most Korean measures are on chemicals and steel rather than finished electronics, but some reach appliance and telecom supply chains.

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 South Korea in force on 1 November 2026
ProductDuty on goods from this countryNotification and term
Electrogalvanized steelNil for POSCO, Dongkuk, Hyundai Steel and DK Dongshin; USD 16.05 per tonne for others[51]29/2022-Customs (ADD), five years from 19 October 2022
Single-mode optical fibreUSD 807.88 per KFKM[52]07/2023-Customs (ADD), five years
Liquid epoxy resinsUSD 184 to 483 per tonne[53]33/2025-Customs (ADD), five years
Digital offset printing platesUSD 0.15 to 0.37 per square metre[54]28/2024-Customs (ADD), five years
Sodium cyanideUSD 413 per tonne[55]10/2024-Customs (ADD), five years
Phthalic anhydrideContinued after sunset review[56]20/2026-Customs (ADD), five years

Worked example: a frost-free refrigerator from a factory in Korea

A Korean refrigerator needs an ISI licence held by the Korean plant under FMCS, plus BEE, e-waste EPR and Legal Metrology on your side. Household refrigerators need the Standard Mark under Scheme-I to IS 17550 (Part 1) under the Refrigerating Appliances QCO[57]; Korean plants already hold 3 such licences[2]. Frost-free refrigerators are on BEE's mandatory list[24] and refrigerators are an e-waste item[11].

If the Korean plant is already licensed, your fixed costs are small: Rs 5,000 + Rs 10,000 + Rs 500 = Rs 15,500, plus Rs 15 a unit for BEE labels, so Rs 15,000 in label fees on a first container of 1,000 units. If the plant is not licensed, the factory faces the FMCS fees, inspection trip and USD 10,000 bank guarantee, and about six months[4]. See the refrigerators guide and BEE fees, and run the numbers in the compliance cost estimator.

Korean frost-free refrigerator: approvals and costs (excluding GST, testing and duty)
ItemAmountWho pays
FMCS application fee (if not yet licensed)Rs 1,000, in US dollars[36]Korean factory
Inspection visitRs 7,000 per man-day[36]Korean factory
Performance bank guaranteeUSD 10,000[4]Korean factory
BEE company registrationRs 5,000 one-time[24]Indian importer
BEE label feeRs 15 per refrigerator[58]Indian importer
E-waste EPR registration (sales just started)Rs 10,000[59]Indian importer
LMPC importer registrationRs 500[5]Indian importer

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

These cannot be held by the factory in South Korea. 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[11]. Imports are allowed only for products that meet the RoHS limits[11], so ask the factory for its RoHS data.

EPR for batteries. Importing batteries, or equipment containing them, makes you a producer[12], and CPCB says importers must register before importing[13].

EPR for plastic packaging. An importer of any commodity in plastic packaging is covered[14].

Legal Metrology. Every person who imports a commodity for sale must register its name and address[5], for a Rs 500 fee[5], within 90 days of starting[5]. Every retail pack must declare the importer's name and address and the country of origin[39]: that is South Korea only if the goods were made there.

WPC ETA. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other licence-exempt radio devices need an ETA[6], filed by the importer or Indian representative at Rs 10,000 per model[6]. If you file as the Korean maker's representative, you need its authorisation letter[6].

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[24]. The list includes refrigerators, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, storage water heaters, televisions and washing machines[24].

MTCTE. A foreign maker's telecom equipment is certified through an Indian company that imports it, acting as AIR[17]. Wi-Fi access points and CPE have needed MTCTE since 1 January 2024[20].

What should you check with a supplier in South Korea before you pay?

Which documents does Customs want for a shipment from Korea?

The commercial set, every registration certificate, and, for CEPA duty, the certificate of origin with the Form I information behind it. The Bill of Entry must cite the certificate's reference, date and origin criterion and say whether the goods came directly[47].

Upload registration certificates in eSanchit before you file[63], and file the Bill of Entry before the end of the day before arrival[64]. Late filing costs Rs 5,000 a day for the first three days[65]. See the customs clearance documents checklist and file on ICEGATE.

Documents for an appliance or electronics shipment from Korea
DocumentCode or sourceNote
Commercial invoiceeSanchit 380000[66]Mandatory upload[66]
Bill of lading (Busan) or air waybill705000 or 740000[66]Mandatory upload
CEPA certificate of originFrom the Korean exporterDefective certificates can be refused outright[45]
Form I origin informationHeld by you[46]Produce within ten working days if asked[48]
BIS CRS registration or FMCS licencecrsbis.in or the FMCS list[67][28]Korean factory address and model
BEE, EPR and LMPC registrationsBEE portal, CPCB, state Legal MetrologyBefore the Bill of Entry

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

Most trouble comes from goods that are not actually Korean-made, and from origin claims that are not backed by data. BIS-side problems are the same mismatches seen everywhere[68].

Common problems with Korean supply and the fix
ProblemWhyFix
Korean brand shipped from its Vietnam plantLicences are per factory[3]Check the licence address matches the shipping plant
CEPA claimed on goods that miss the origin ruleThe importer carries the duty of reasonable care[44]Get cost and sourcing data before claiming
One failed origin check spreadsIdentical goods from that exporter can be refused[69]Keep Form I data product by product
Unrelated Indian company acting as AIRNeeds a brand-owner declaration of no Indian presence[70]Use the brand's Indian subsidiary if it has one
Licence deferred or expired on the FMCS listStatus and validity both matter[2]Ask for the current licence document
BEE label missing on refrigeratorsMandatory appliance[24]Register with BEE before the first shipment

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[71]. Use our test labs guide and the lab directories for Delhi NCR, Chennai and Bengaluru.

Korean makers new to India can use a consultant to run the FMCS visit and CRS file. Compare BIS consultants, including Noida and Chennai, and EPR consultants for the e-waste and battery side.

Free tools: the approval checker, the HS code approval finder, the label checker and the QCO deadline checker. Or ask us for a free compliance check.

Frequently asked questions

Does a Korean brand's factory in India or Vietnam use the Korean licence?

No. CRS licences are granted per manufacturing unit[3], so each plant needs its own. Goods from a Vietnamese plant are also Vietnamese-origin for duty and labelling[39].

Do BIS officers travel to Korea for ISI licences?

Yes, for FMCS. BIS visits the factory and draws samples before grant[4], and the factory pays the officers' travel, visa and insurance[36].

Can a Korean lab test for MTCTE?

South Korea does not share a land border with India, so an ILAC-accredited lab there can be recognised as a Conformity Assessment Body[31]. Check TEC's list for current recognition.

Do Korean refrigerators need a BEE star label?

Yes. Refrigerators are on BEE's mandatory list[24], and the company that imports them must register with BEE for a one-time Rs 5,000 fee[24].

Who files WPC ETA for a Korean phone accessory?

The Indian importer or the authorised Indian representative files the self-declaration[16], at Rs 10,000 per model[6].

Do Korean electronics get lower duty under the CEPA?

They can, if they meet the CEPA origin rule and you claim it under CAROTAR[42]. The general rule is reported as 35% regional value content plus a change in tariff sub-heading[38].

Is there anti-dumping duty on Korean steel used in appliances?

Electrogalvanized steel from Korea carries a duty of USD 16.05 per tonne for producers other than the four named mills, which are at nil[51].

How many Korean factories hold an ISI licence?

BIS's FMCS list showed 321 records for South Korea on 30 October 2026, 291 operative and 30 deferred[2]. Only Vietnam had more records[2].

Do Korean refrigerators need the ISI mark?

Yes. Household refrigerators need the BIS Standard Mark under Scheme-I to IS 17550 (Part 1) under the Refrigerating Appliances QCO[57]. A Korean plant gets this through FMCS, which takes about six months on average[4].

Can a Korean lab test my product for BIS CRS?

Not today. BIS's Group-1 list of recognised labs has 444 entries, all in India[71]. Foreign labs need an Indian office or representative and an agreement with BIS[72].

Is the India–Korea CEPA being upgraded?

Talks to upgrade it began in 2016, with 11 rounds held by July 2024[7]. Until an upgrade is concluded, the existing rules apply.

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

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