On this page
- Key facts
- Who does what when you import electronics from Taiwan?
- Which electronics does India import from Taiwan?
- How many BIS licences do factories in Taiwan hold?
- What if a Taiwanese brand makes its products in mainland China?
- Can a lab in Taiwan test products for BIS, WPC or MTCTE?
- Which Indian labs test samples shipped from Taiwan, and what do they charge?
- How does a factory in Taiwan get BIS CRS registration?
- Who can be the Authorised Indian Representative for a factory in Taiwan?
- Do BIS officers inspect factories in Taiwan?
- Is there a trade agreement that cuts duty on goods from Taiwan?
- Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from Taiwan?
- Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of Taiwanese goods?
- What do Wi-Fi routers and CCTV cameras from Taiwan need?
- What does it cost to import a Taiwanese router or CCTV camera? A worked example
- What documents does Indian customs check on electronics from Taiwan?
- What goes wrong with suppliers in Taiwan, and how do you fix it?
- What should you check with a supplier in Taiwan before you pay?
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources
Key facts at a glance
- India's imports from Taiwan, 2025-26
- US$ 8,879.75 million[1]
- Largest line
- Integrated circuits (HS 8542): US$ 3,328.21 million[1]
- Computers (HS 8471)
- US$ 540.58 million in 2025-26[1]
- FMCS (ISI) licences in Taiwan
- 121 records, 105 operative[2]
- CCTV security list
- 6 Taiwanese factories, the most of any foreign country[3]
- Who holds the BIS CRS licence
- The Taiwanese factory, per manufacturing unit[4]
- Factory documents
- Business licence in English or certified translation[5]
- FMCS fee currency
- US dollars for applicants outside SAARC[6]
- WPC ETA
- Rs 10,000 per model[7]
- Trade agreement
- None; Taiwan is not on India's FTA list[8]
Checked 1 November 2026 against the regulator's own documents.
Who does what when you import electronics from Taiwan?
India does not run a separate approval system for goods from Taiwan. The work splits the same way it does for every foreign source. BIS product approvals belong to the factory in Taiwan 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[9]. So the Taiwanese factory's licence must cover your exact model before the goods leave Kaohsiung or Keelung.
| Approval | Held by | What you, the Indian importer, do |
|---|---|---|
| BIS CRS | The factory in Taiwan, per manufacturing unit[4] | Check the R-number covers your model and brand; you may act as the factory's AIR[10] |
| BIS ISI mark via FMCS | The factory in Taiwan, after a BIS factory visit[11] | Confirm the licence before ordering QCO products such as plugs or appliances |
| AIR nomination | Nominated by the factory on Form IV[12] | Can be the Indian brand owner, a branch office or another Indian entity[10] |
| EPR: e-waste | The importer who offers the goods for sale[13] | Register on the CPCB portal before selling[13] |
| EPR: batteries | The importer of batteries or equipment containing them[14] | Register with CPCB before importing[15] |
| EPR: plastic packaging | The importer of goods in plastic packaging[16] | Register on the plastic EPR portal |
| Legal Metrology | Anyone who imports a commodity for sale[17] | Register within 90 days of starting imports[17] |
| WPC ETA | The importer or authorised Indian representative[18] | File the self-declaration for each wireless model[19] |
| TEC MTCTE | The foreign maker, through an Indian company importing its equipment[20] | Act as the AIR for notified telecom gear such as Wi-Fi routers |
Which electronics does India import from Taiwan?
India imported goods worth US$ 8,879.75 million from Taiwan in 2025-26, down from US$ 10,006.95 million in 2024-25[1]. Chapter 85 electrical goods fell to US$ 4,339.86 million[1], while chapter 84 machinery rose to US$ 1,732.93 million[1].
Taiwan's trade with India is mostly components. Integrated circuits alone were US$ 3,328.21 million[1]. Finished goods are smaller but growing: computers under HS 8471 rose to US$ 540.58 million[1], and computer parts to US$ 304.73 million[1]. Phones and transmission apparatus under HS 8517 dropped sharply, from US$ 984.78 million to US$ 274.81 million[1].
Components such as chips and printed circuits generally carry no BIS approval of their own; the approvals attach to the finished device. That matters if you import Taiwanese parts for assembly in India: the Indian assembler then becomes the manufacturer that needs the licence.
| HS heading | Imports 2025-26 | Indian approvals that usually apply |
|---|---|---|
| HS 8542: Integrated circuits | US$ 3,328.21 million (2024-25: US$ 3,428.56 million)[1] | None of the 66 CRS categories[21] is a bare chip; the finished device carries the approvals |
| HS 8471: Computers, incl. laptops | US$ 540.58 million (2024-25: US$ 363.61 million)[1] | Laptops: CRS[22]; DGFT import authorisation reported for laptops and tablets[23] |
| HS 8473: Parts and accessories for computers | US$ 304.73 million (2024-25: US$ 179.74 million)[1] | Covered only where the part is itself a notified product[4]; keyboards, for example, are a CRS category[24] |
| HS 8517: Phones, routers and other transmission apparatus, with parts | US$ 274.81 million (2024-25: US$ 984.78 million)[1] | Phones: CRS[22] and WPC ETA[7]. Routers: MTCTE[25] |
| HS 8534: Printed circuits | US$ 97.60 million (2024-25: US$ 153.46 million)[1] | No CRS category of its own[21]; the finished device carries the approvals |
| HS 8541: Semiconductor devices, incl. solar cells and LEDs | US$ 79.29 million (2024-25: US$ 90.20 million)[1] | Solar modules assembled from cells are a CRS category[24] |
| HS 8504: Transformers and static converters, incl. adapters | US$ 62.85 million (2024-25: US$ 73.92 million)[1] | Chargers and adapters[24], LED drivers[22] and UPS[24]: CRS |
| HS 8536: Switches, plugs, sockets, relays up to 1,000 V | US$ 51.12 million (2024-25: US$ 43.26 million)[1] | ISI mark for plugs and sockets under IS 1293[26]; see electrical accessories QCO[27] |
| HS 8528: Monitors, projectors and TVs | US$ 54.94 million (2024-25: US$ 48.37 million)[1] | CRS for monitors[24] and TVs[24]; BEE label for TVs[28] |
How many BIS licences do factories in Taiwan hold?
We could not find a BIS count of CRS registrations by country, so there is no official figure for Taiwanese factories under CRS.
For the ISI mark, BIS's country-wise FMCS list showed 121 licence records for Taiwan on 30 October 2026: 105 operative and 16 deferred[2]. Few are electrical. They include 1 under IS 302 for room heaters, 2 for plugs under IS 1293, 3 for PVC-insulated cables under IS 694 and 1 for brushless DC ceiling fans under IS 374; most of the rest are steel, fasteners, plastics and other materials[2].
Taiwan stands out on one CRS list that does show country. BIS's list of CCTV registrations meeting the security Essential Requirements had 84 entries on 1 November 2026, of which 6 were from Taiwan, more than from any other foreign country[3]. They include Vivotek Inc., Topview Optronics Corp., NEXCOM International and Dynacolor, Inc.[3]. If you import CCTV cameras, CRS now pairs IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 with ER 01:2024 for security[22].
What if a Taiwanese brand makes its products in mainland China?
Many Taiwanese electronics brands build in factories outside Taiwan. For Indian approvals, what counts is the factory, not the brand's head office.
- BIS. The CRS licence is tied to the manufacturing unit[4]. A Taiwanese brand with plants in Taiwan and in mainland China needs a separate registration for each plant. A separate application is also needed for each brand unless the brand owner is the same[12].
- MTCTE. A foreign lab can be recognised only if it is not in a country that shares a land border with India[29]. A lab in Taiwan is not barred by that rule; a lab in mainland China is. See our China guide.
- Label. Every retail pack must state the country of origin[30], which is where the goods were made, not where the brand is based.
- Duty. Origin also decides customs duty, including any anti-dumping duty that applies to goods from one country but not another.
Can a lab in Taiwan 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[31], and none of the 54 lab entries listed for IS/IEC 62368 showed a location outside India[32]. So samples from Taiwan normally travel to an Indian lab, and a report from a Taiwanese 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[18]. A report from an accredited lab in Taiwan can therefore support an ETA filing.
MTCTE: foreign labs only from non-border countries. Taiwan 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[29]. Recognition is not automatic: check TEC's current list before relying on a foreign lab.
Which Indian labs test samples shipped from Taiwan, and what do they charge?
Samples from Taiwan go to a BIS-recognised lab in India, and the largest cluster is around Delhi NCR. BIS's Group-1 list of recognised labs dated 30 October 2026 had 444 entries, every one in an Indian state or union territory[33].
On the lab search for IS 13252 (Part 1), at least 32 of the 68 entries have names placing them in Delhi NCR[34]. Each lab declares its own charge, so quotes for the same standard differ by several times. The table shows what BIS's lab search displayed on 1 November 2026; see BIS labs in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Pune and our guide to CRS test labs.
Could a lab in Taiwan be recognised later? The rules allow it. A foreign lab is judged on the same criteria as an Indian one, plus a liaison office or authorised representative in India and a signed agreement with BIS[35]. None was on the list when we checked.
Shipping the samples. MeitY's CRS FAQ says the registration order does not apply to goods imported for demonstration, R&D or testing in India[36], so test samples can clear customs without an R-number. Our guide to importing samples for BIS testing covers the paperwork, and how to read a BIS test report helps you check the report the Taiwanese factory sends you.
| Where | Standard | Labs and declared charges |
|---|---|---|
| Noida | IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 (most IT and audio-video goods) | 8 labs at Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,50,000; 4 Ghaziabad labs at Rs 75,000 to Rs 1,75,000[37] |
| Noida | IS 13252 (Part 1) | 9 labs at Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,50,000; 5 in Ghaziabad at Rs 35,000 to Rs 75,000[34] |
| Noida | IS 16046 (lithium cells and batteries) | 8 labs at Rs 45,000 to Rs 80,000[38] |
| Noida | IS 15885 (Part 2/Sec 13) LED control gear | 8 labs at Rs 28,000 to Rs 80,000[39] |
| Mumbai region | IS 13252 (Part 1) | 3 labs: Rs 78,000, Rs 90,000 and Rs 25,000[34] |
| Pune | IS 13252 (Part 1) | 3 labs: Rs 60,000, Rs 60,000 and Rs 1,38,952[34] |
How does a factory in Taiwan get BIS CRS registration?
Most consumer electronics from Taiwan 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[5]. These are the steps from the factory's side.
- 1Get 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[5]. A Taiwanese business registration in Chinese needs a certified English translation.
- 2Generate 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[5].
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Who can be the Authorised Indian Representative for a factory in Taiwan?
Any Indian resident who agrees to answer for the Taiwanese factory's compliance with the BIS Act, Rules and licence terms can be its Authorised Indian Representative (AIR)[42]. The factory nominates the AIR on Form IV, with further details in Forms IIIA and IIIB[12].
There are three routes: the factory's own liaison or branch office in India, the Indian brand owner or registered user of the brand, or another Indian entity backed by the brand owner's declaration[10]. FMCS works the same way: ISI-mark applicants also nominate an AIR on the prescribed form[43]. The role is explained in our glossary entry on the AIR.
Three rules catch importers out:
- One foreign factory per AIR. An AIR may represent only one foreign manufacturer, unless the factories are in the same group of companies or the AIR is a related importer[42]. An Indian trading company cannot act for two unrelated Taiwanese suppliers at once.
- The AIR shares the liability. When a company commits an offence under the BIS Act, its responsible officers and its authorised representative are deemed guilty along with it[9]. Importing or selling notified goods without a valid Standard Mark is punishable with up to two years' imprisonment or a fine of not less than Rs 2 lakh for a first contravention[9].
- Switching AIR costs a fee. BIS charges Rs 5,000 plus GST to change the AIR or contact person on a CRS licence[44].
If you own the brand, being the AIR yourself keeps the licence paperwork in your hands and lets you see renewal dates. Many Taiwanese factories instead appoint a BIS consultant or an Indian distributor. Read how to choose a BIS consultant and our guide for foreign manufacturers before you sign anything.
Do BIS officers inspect factories in Taiwan?
It depends on the scheme.
CRS: no factory visit in the official steps. The listed steps are lab testing and an online application[5].
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[11]. For a factory in Taiwan that means:
- Apply online. From 1 June 2026 BIS accepts FMCS applications only through the Manakonline portal[43].
- Pay in dollars. Applicants outside SAARC pay in equivalent US dollars, by RTGS, NEFT or SWIFT, net of bank charges[6].
- 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[6]. Visit charges are Rs 7,000 per man-day[6].
- Give a bank guarantee. After grant the factory signs an agreement and indemnity bond and gives a USD 10,000 performance bank guarantee[11].
- Allow about six months. BIS says FMCS licences take on average around six months from a complete application[11].
- Expect surveillance. BIS keeps visiting licensed factories and buys samples from the market[45].
Taiwanese factories already holding ISI licences are mostly materials suppliers[2]. For appliances, 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[46].
Is there a trade agreement that cuts duty on goods from Taiwan?
No. Taiwan is not among India's FTA partners in the Commerce Ministry's July 2026 table[8], so Taiwanese goods pay normal (MFN) customs duty. India and Taiwan do hold a Working Group on Trade on market access and non-tariff barriers, and have a mutual recognition agreement on organic products[47], but neither cuts duty on electronics.
Because no preference is claimed, CAROTAR does not apply to Taiwanese-origin goods: the rules apply only when an importer claims a preferential rate[48]. It can still matter for Taiwanese brands. If the goods are made in Vietnam or Thailand and you claim ASEAN preference, CAROTAR's certificate and Form I duties apply in full[49].
Are there anti-dumping duties on goods from Taiwan?
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. Two Taiwanese measures touch electronics and appliance supply chains directly: black toner for printers, and injection moulding machines used to make plastic housings.
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.
| Product | Duty on goods from this country | Notification and term |
|---|---|---|
| Black toner in powder form (colour and MICR toner excluded) | USD 159 per tonne[51] | 26/2025-Customs (ADD), five years |
| Plastic processing (injection moulding) machines | 0% to 53% of CIF, by producer[52] | 21/2025-Customs (ADD), five years |
| Liquid epoxy resins | USD 115 per tonne[53] | 33/2025-Customs (ADD), five years |
| Digital offset printing plates | USD 0.41 per square metre ADD[54], plus USD 0.21 CVD[55] | 28/2024-Customs (ADD); 05/2025-Customs (CVD) |
| Luxury vinyl tiles | USD 1.44 per square metre[56] | 05/2023-Customs (ADD), five years |
Which approvals fall on you, the Indian importer of Taiwanese goods?
These cannot be held by the factory in Taiwan. 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[15].
EPR for plastic packaging. An importer of any commodity in plastic packaging is covered[16].
Legal Metrology. Every person who imports a commodity for sale must register its name and address[17], for a Rs 500 fee[17], within 90 days of starting[17]. Every retail pack must declare the importer's name and address and the country of origin[30]: that is Taiwan 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 Taiwanese 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[28]. The list includes refrigerators, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, storage water heaters, televisions and washing machines[28].
MTCTE. A foreign maker's telecom equipment is certified through an Indian company that imports it, acting as AIR[20]. Wi-Fi access points and CPE have needed MTCTE since 1 January 2024[25].
What do Wi-Fi routers and CCTV cameras from Taiwan need?
A Wi-Fi router from Taiwan needs MTCTE and a WPC ETA but no CRS registration; a CCTV camera needs CRS with the security requirements. These are the two Taiwanese product types that most often confuse importers.
Wi-Fi routers are not a CRS category, though their external power adaptors are[22]. Routers are MTCTE-notified: Wi-Fi access points and CPE since 1 January 2024 and IPv4/IPv6 and cloud-controlled routers since 1 August 2024[57]. They transmit in licence-exempt bands, so a WPC ETA is reported to be needed too[58]. See WPC ETA vs MTCTE and the MTCTE portal.
CCTV cameras and recorders need CRS under IS/IEC 62368 (Part 1):2023 together with ER 01:2024 for security[22]. Taiwan has 6 entries on BIS's list of CCTV registrations meeting those requirements[3], so check whether your supplier is one of them before you order.
| Approval | Wi-Fi router | CCTV camera |
|---|---|---|
| BIS CRS | No, but the external adaptor is covered[22] | Yes, IS/IEC 62368 plus ER 01:2024[22] |
| TEC MTCTE | Yes; routers are fee Group C at Rs 30,000[59] | Not in the notified list[25] |
| WPC ETA | Reported yes[58] | Reported only for Wi-Fi or 4G models[58] |
| E-waste EPR | Yes, code ITEW22[60] | Reported code CEEW9[60] |
| Plastic EPR | Yes if sold in plastic packaging[61] | Yes if sold in plastic packaging[61] |
What does it cost to import a Taiwanese router or CCTV camera? A worked example
Official fees and testing for one CCTV camera model come to roughly Rs 1.02 lakh to Rs 3.02 lakh before GST; for a router the fixed government fees are lower but MTCTE testing is extra.
CCTV camera, one model. CRS fees are Rs 1,000 to apply[44], Rs 50,000 processing on BIS's published table[44] (reported to become Rs 25,000 a year under the 2026 amendment[62]) and Rs 1,000 a year[44]. IS/IEC 62368 testing at Noida labs was declared at Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,50,000 on 1 November 2026[37]. If MeitY later picks the camera for market surveillance, the maximum STQC test charge listed for CCTV cameras is Rs 45,500, plus the sample's MRP[63].
Wi-Fi router, one model. The MTCTE administrative fee for routers is Rs 30,000 (Group C)[59], and the WPC ETA is Rs 10,000 per model[7]. MTCTE lab testing is charged separately by the lab; see MTCTE certification cost and WPC ETA cost.
Add your own registrations: Legal Metrology at Rs 500[17] and e-waste EPR at Rs 10,000 for a producer whose sales have just started[64]. The compliance cost estimator adds these up for your product mix.
What documents does Indian customs check on electronics from Taiwan?
Customs wants the commercial papers plus proof of each product approval, and it checks some of them in its own systems. The bill of entry must be filed before the end of the day before the ship or aircraft arrives[65]; late filing without good reason costs Rs 5,000 a day for the first three days and Rs 10,000 a day after that[66]. Only the importer or a licensed customs broker can file it[67]. The full list is in our customs clearance documents checklist and documents required for import.
| Document | Why customs wants it | Who provides it |
|---|---|---|
| Bill of entry on ICEGATE | The import declaration; keep it and every supporting document for five years[67] | You or your customs broker |
| Importer Exporter Code | Needed to import at all; the application fee is Rs 500[68] | You, on the DGFT portal |
| Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill | Valuation and classification; an assessment query often follows a bill of entry filed with only the transport document[69] | The Taiwan exporter |
| BIS R-number for CRS goods | CBIC is reported to have told officers to check BIS registration in the system for every CRS consignment[70] | The factory (licence); you (model match) |
| WPC ETA self-declaration | Customs may accept it as enough evidence to clear licence-exempt wireless goods[7] | You or the Indian representative |
| Battery and plastic EPR registration | CPCB asked CBIC to verify battery EPR registration[71] and, from 2025, plastic EPR proof[72] | You, on the CPCB EPR portal |
| Certificate of origin | Not needed for a preference: India has no trade agreement with Taiwan[8]; country of origin still goes on the pack[30] | The exporter, from its issuing authority |
What goes wrong with suppliers in Taiwan, and how do you fix it?
Most delays trace back to a licence that does not match the goods in the box. The fixes below are the ones we see most often; when a shipment is already stuck, our post on why shipments get held at Indian ports and the CRS rejections guide go further. Not sure which approvals your product needs? Start with the HS code approval finder, or send us the product for a free compliance check.
| Problem | Why it matters | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| The R-number belongs to a different factory of the same group | The CRS licence is granted per manufacturing unit[4] | Ask for the licence of the plant that makes your batch, or ship from the licensed plant |
| Your brand is not on the licence | Each brand needs its own application unless the brand owner is the same[12] | Add the brand before production; verify the licence on the CRS portal |
| The test report is too old | BIS rejects reports more than 90 days old on the date it receives the application[12] | Plan the shipment of samples so the application can follow within weeks |
| The licence lapses mid-order | After validity, the licensee may not mark or dispatch goods with the Standard Mark, including stock in hand[73] | Track the date with our licence renewal date tool |
| Goods land after a new deadline | For CRS, the landing date in India decides whether a deadline applies[74]; for MTCTE it is the dispatch date from the foreign port[59] | Check dates with the QCO deadline checker before booking freight |
| Production moved to a plant in China | MTCTE does not recognise labs in countries sharing a land border with India[29], and the pack must then say China[30] | Re-register the new plant and re-test in a recognised lab; update the label |
| A market sample fails surveillance | STPI buys samples from shops or sites such as Amazon and Flipkart for MeitY[75], and the maker pays the sample MRP plus the test charge[76] | Keep production matched to the tested sample; see CRS surveillance |
What should you check with a supplier in Taiwan before you pay?
Frequently asked questions
Does a Taiwanese factory need an Indian partner for BIS registration?
Can a Taiwanese lab test my Wi-Fi router for MTCTE?
It can if TEC recognises it. The 2025 rules allow foreign Conformity Assessment Bodies that are ILAC-accredited and not in a country sharing a land border with India[29]. Check the current recognised list first.
Can a Taiwanese lab test my laptop for BIS CRS?
How many Taiwanese factories are on BIS's CCTV security list?
Do Taiwanese chips need BIS certification?
None of the 66 CRS categories on BIS's list is a bare chip[21]. The finished device made from them carries the approval.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Taiwan?
No. Taiwan is not on the Commerce Ministry's July 2026 list of India's FTA partners[8], so normal duty applies.
Is there anti-dumping duty on printer toner from Taiwan?
Yes, on black toner in powder form: USD 159 per tonne under Notification 26/2025-Customs (ADD)[51].
Can one Indian company be the AIR for several factories in Taiwan?
Do samples sent from Taiwan for BIS testing need an R-number?
No. MeitY's CRS FAQ says the registration order does not apply to goods imported for demonstration, R&D or testing in India[36]. The goods you later sell must be covered by the licence.
Does a Wi-Fi router from Taiwan need BIS registration?
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