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Compliance cost estimator: add up the official government fees for importing your product into India

Pick your product and the estimator totals the official government fees for each approval it needs, such as Rs 52,000 for a first BIS CRS registration before GST, Rs 10,000 per model for WPC ETA and Rs 500 for LMPC. Lab tests and consultants are extra.

BIS CRS application fee
Rs 1,000
Each extra CRS test report
Rs 20,000
GST on CRS fees
Added to every payment
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model
Comploa Editorial Desk

Import compliance researchers · Updated · 32 sources, 28 official

Power banks: about ₹75,000 in official fees for year one

FeeRateQtyTotal
BIS CRS application fee
Once per application. GST is added to every CRS fee. source		₹1,000 / application1₹1,000
BIS CRS processing fee (includes one test report)
From the June 2018 fee table. A 2026 change to annual advance payment is reported but the new table was not verified. source		₹50,000 / application1₹50,000
BIS CRS annual licence fee
Paid annually in advance under the 2026 rules. source		₹1,000 / year1₹1,000
Battery EPR registration fee, turnover under Rs 5 crore
Rs 5-50 crore: Rs 20,000; over Rs 50 crore: Rs 40,000. Exclusive of transaction charges. source		₹10,000 / application1₹10,000
Plastic EPR (PIBO) application fee, under 1,000 TPA
1,000-10,000 TPA: Rs 20,000; over 10,000 TPA: Rs 50,000. Renewal fee equals the registration fee. source		₹10,000 / application1₹10,000
Plastic EPR annual processing fee (25% of a Rs 10,000 application fee)
25% of whatever application fee applies, paid when filing annual returns. source		₹2,500 / year1₹2,500
LMPC importer registration fee
Rule 27(1). Apply within 90 days of starting imports. source		₹500 / application1₹500

Government fees only, for a first application. Lab testing, an Authorised Indian Representative, consultants and GST where it applies are extra. For a full budget, ask for a compliance plan.

On this page
  1. Key facts
  2. How do you use the compliance cost estimator?
  3. What does the estimate include, and what does it leave out?
  4. What are the official government fees for each approval in 2026?
  5. How is the BIS CRS part of the estimate worked out?
  6. Why is the ISI mark estimate so much higher for some products?
  7. How does the estimator pick the EPR fee band?
  8. Worked example: TWS earbuds, one model
  9. Worked example: LED bulbs, one model
  10. Worked example: Wi-Fi router, one model
  11. Worked example: toys from a foreign factory (FMCS)
  12. What do importers usually pay on top of government fees?
  13. When should you ask us instead of relying on the estimate?
  14. Frequently asked questions
  15. Sources

Key facts at a glance

BIS CRS application fee
Rs 1,000[1]
BIS CRS processing fee
Rs 50,000, one test report included[1]
Each extra CRS test report
Rs 20,000[1]
GST on CRS fees
Added to every payment[1]
ISI application and inspection
Rs 1,000 plus Rs 7,000 per man-day[2]
WPC ETA
Rs 10,000 per model[3]
TEC MTCTE admin fee
Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 by group[4]
BEE registration
Rs 5,000 company plus Rs 5,000 per model[5]
E-waste EPR registration
Rs 2,500 to Rs 15,00,000 by target[6]
Battery EPR registration
Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000 by turnover[7]
LMPC registration
Rs 500[8]

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

How do you use the compliance cost estimator?

Pick your product, set the number of models and your size band, and the estimator adds the official fee for each approval the product needs, showing GST separately where the source says GST applies. Each fee line names its source.

  1. 1
    Pick the product

    The estimator loads the approvals our approval checker lists for that product. Use the HS code approval finder if you only know the code.

  2. 2
    Enter models and test reports

    WPC ETA and BEE model fees are per model; BIS CRS charges per test report, at Rs 20,000 for each one after the first[1]. Ask your lab how your models group.

  3. 3
    Choose your size band

    EPR fees depend on your e-waste target, battery turnover or plastic tonnage, and ISI marking fees depend on enterprise size. Pick the band that fits.

  4. 4
    Read the total and the excluded costs

    The total is government fees only. The estimator lists what it leaves out, such as lab testing, per-piece BEE label fees and consultant fees, so you can add them.

What does the estimate include, and what does it leave out?

It includes only fees a government body or regulator charges under a published rule or fee table. It leaves out everything paid to private parties.

Included: BIS application, processing, test-report, licence and marking fees; WPC ETA; the TEC MTCTE administrative fee; BEE company and model registration; CPCB EPR registration fees; Legal Metrology registration.

Left out: lab testing, which is the largest cost for most electronics (BIS-recognised labs declared charges of Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for IS 13252 (Part 1)[9]); BEE per-piece label fees; EPR certificates bought from recyclers; consultants and the Authorised Indian Representative; sample shipping; and customs duty.

For a full budget, read the cost of importing electronics or the India compliance fees 2026 data page.

What are the official government fees for each approval in 2026?

These are the fee rows the estimator uses. Each cites the official fee table it comes from.

Official fees used by the estimator
ApprovalFeeCharged perGST
BIS CRSApplication Rs 1,000[1]ApplicationYes[1]
BIS CRSProcessing Rs 50,000, one report included[1]ApplicationYes
BIS CRSAdditional test report Rs 20,000[1]Test reportYes
BIS CRSAnnual licence Rs 1,000[1]YearYes
BIS ISIApplication Rs 1,000; inspection Rs 7,000 per man-day; licence Rs 1,000 a year[2]Application / man-day / yearNot stated in source
BIS ISIMinimum marking fee, set per Indian Standard[10]YearNot stated in source
BIS FMCSSame as ISI, plus visit costs and Rs 10,000 contingency fund[11]ApplicationSAARC INR payers add GST[11]
WPC ETARs 10,000[3]ModelNot stated in source
TEC MTCTEGroup A Rs 10,000, B Rs 20,000, C Rs 30,000, D Rs 50,000[4]ApplicationNot stated in source
BEE star labelCompany Rs 5,000 one-time[5]; model Rs 5,000[5]Company / modelNot stated in source
EPR e-wasteRs 2,500 to Rs 15,00,000 by target; Rs 10,000 for new producers[6]; Rs 5,000 a year maintenance[6]Application / yearNot stated in source
EPR batteriesRs 10,000 / 20,000 / 40,000 by turnover[7]ApplicationNot stated in source
EPR plasticRs 10,000 / 20,000 / 50,000 by tonnage[12]; 25% yearly processing[12]Application / yearNot stated in source
LMPCRs 500[8]ApplicationNot stated in source

How is the BIS CRS part of the estimate worked out?

The CRS line is Rs 1,000 application plus Rs 50,000 processing plus Rs 20,000 for each extra test report plus Rs 1,000 licence fee per year, before GST. For one report and one year that is Rs 52,000.

The estimator uses the verified June 2018 fee table. Under the February 2026 amendment, fees are paid annually in advance[13], and consultancies report that the processing fee became Rs 25,000 a year[14]; we have not seen the official new table, so we do not use that figure. Micro and small firms may also qualify for processing fee concessions[15].

For the CRS line alone with more inputs, use the BIS CRS fee calculator and BIS CRS fees.

Why is the ISI mark estimate so much higher for some products?

Because the ISI route charges an annual minimum marking fee set per Indian Standard, and for some standards it runs to six figures. It is payable whether or not you mark any goods[16], as reported from a BIS grant letter.

Annual minimum marking fees in the estimator, by enterprise size
StandardLargeSmallMicro
IS 9873 (Part 1), toysRs 98,000[17]Rs 49,000Rs 19,600
IS 15644, electric toysRs 1,46,000[18]Rs 73,000Rs 29,200
IS 2347, pressure cookersRs 46,000[19]Rs 23,000Rs 9,200
IS 4151, helmetsRs 46,000[20]Rs 23,000Rs 9,200

How does the estimator pick the EPR fee band?

By the size measure each EPR regime uses, which differs for each. Pick the band from your expected first-year numbers.

  • E-waste: by annual recycling target in tonnes. A producer whose sales have just started pays Rs 10,000; established producers pay Rs 2,500 under 50 MT, Rs 7,500 for 50 to under 100 MT and Rs 1,50,000 for 100 to under 1,000 MT[6]. Plus a Rs 5,000 annual maintenance charge[6].
  • Batteries: by turnover: under Rs 5 crore Rs 10,000, Rs 5-50 crore Rs 20,000, over Rs 50 crore Rs 40,000[7].
  • Plastic: by plastic waste generation: under 1,000 TPA Rs 10,000, up to 10,000 TPA Rs 20,000, above that Rs 50,000[12], plus 25% a year when filing returns[12].

Registration is the small part of EPR. The ongoing cost is buying EPR certificates to meet targets, which the estimator does not include; see EPR registration costs and e-waste targets.

Worked example: TWS earbuds, one model

Pick Bluetooth earphones, one model, one test report, battery turnover under Rs 5 crore, plastic under 1,000 TPA.

Government fees: TWS earbuds, first year
LineFee
BIS CRS application + processing + 1 year licenceRs 52,000 + GST[1]
WPC ETA, 1 modelRs 10,000[3]
EPR batteries, turnover under Rs 5 croreRs 10,000[7]
EPR plastic, under 1,000 TPARs 10,000[12]
LMPC registrationRs 500[8]
Total government feesRs 82,500, plus GST on the Rs 52,000 BIS part

Worked example: LED bulbs, one model

Pick LED bulbs, one model, one test report, new e-waste producer.

BIS CRS comes to Rs 52,000 plus GST[1]. BEE company and model registration add Rs 10,000[5]. E-waste EPR for a new producer is Rs 10,000[6], and LMPC Rs 500. Total: Rs 72,500 plus GST on the BIS part.

On top, every lamp sold carries a BEE label fee of Rs 10 per 100 pieces[5], paid quarterly against a production statement[5]. At 1,00,000 lamps a year that is Rs 10,000, which the estimator shows as a note rather than in the total.

Worked example: Wi-Fi router, one model

Pick Wi-Fi routers. No BIS line appears, but two telecom approvals do.

WPC ETA is Rs 10,000[3]. Routers sit in MTCTE fee Group C at Rs 30,000[4], because Wi-Fi access points need MTCTE as well as ETA[21]. Routers are EEE code ITEW22[22], so e-waste EPR applies: Rs 10,000 for a new producer. LMPC adds Rs 500. Total: Rs 50,500.

MTCTE testing is charged separately by the lab[23]. Start-ups and micro and small firms can claim back part of telecom testing and certification charges under a DoT scheme[24].

Worked example: toys from a foreign factory (FMCS)

Pick toys, large enterprise, made abroad, so the ISI licence goes through FMCS.

Application Rs 1,000[11], one man-day of factory visit at Rs 7,000[11], the Rs 10,000 contingency fund[11], the Rs 1,000 annual licence fee[11] and the IS 9873 (Part 1) minimum marking fee of Rs 98,000[17]. With LMPC at Rs 500, the total is Rs 1,17,500.

BIS officers' tickets, visa, insurance and per diem are extra and vary by country. A micro enterprise would pay a Rs 19,600 minimum marking fee instead, and 2026 concessions run to 31 May 2029[25].

What do importers usually pay on top of government fees?

Lab testing first, then consultants. These are not in the estimate because no official table sets them.

  • Lab testing. Declared BIS lab charges run from Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for IS 13252 (Part 1)[9] and from Rs 37,500 to Rs 4,80,000 for IS 16046 battery testing[26]. See BIS labs.
  • Consultants. One consultancy reportedly charges Rs 7,500 on top of the WPC ETA fee[27], and another reportedly charges Rs 4,999 for LMPC[28]. See how to choose a BIS consultant.
  • No-fee items. Migrating registered models to IS/IEC 62368-1 costs no BIS fee[29], and the yearly IEC update is free[30].

When should you ask us instead of relying on the estimate?

The estimate is a floor, not a quote. Ask us through the free compliance check when:

  • You have many models. The number of BIS test reports depends on how your models group under MeitY's series guidelines[31].
  • You sell large volumes of a BEE product. Per-piece label fees can exceed every registration fee.
  • Your product's ISI standard is not in the table. Marking fees are set per standard[10]; we can look yours up.
  • You need a renewal budget. Use the licence renewal date calculator for dates, and ask us for the renewal fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does BIS CRS registration cost in government fees?

Rs 1,000 application, Rs 50,000 processing with one test report, Rs 20,000 per extra report and Rs 1,000 a year licence fee, plus GST[1]. One report and one year totals Rs 52,000 before GST.

How much is the WPC ETA fee?

Rs 10,000 per model on self-declaration, paid through Bharat Kosh[3]. The ETA does not expire, so it is a one-time fee per model[3].

What does MTCTE certification cost?

The TEC administrative fee is Rs 10,000, 20,000, 30,000 or 50,000 depending on the product group[4]. Lab testing is charged separately by the testing lab[23].

Is GST charged on these fees?

BIS states that all CRS fees exclude tax and GST is charged on every payment[1]. The other fee sources we cite do not state GST, so the estimator shows those fees without it.

Why is the ISI mark estimate higher than CRS for toys?

Because the ISI route adds an annual minimum marking fee per standard, Rs 98,000 for a large enterprise under IS 9873 (Part 1)[17]. Micro enterprises pay Rs 19,600.

Does the estimate include lab testing?

No. Lab charges are set by each lab; BIS-recognised labs declare Rs 25,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for IS 13252 (Part 1)[9]. Add your lab's quote to the total.

How much is EPR registration for e-waste?

It depends on your annual recycling target: Rs 2,500 under 50 MT up to Rs 15,00,000 above 5,000 MT, or Rs 10,000 for a producer whose sales have just started[6].

What does LMPC importer registration cost?

The government fee is Rs 500 under Rule 27(1)[8], and you must apply within 90 days of starting imports[8].

Does BEE charge per product sold?

Yes, on top of registration. Label fees are charged per piece or per batch, such as Rs 15 per refrigerator[32] or Rs 10 per 100 LED lamps[5]. The estimator shows these as a note.

Is there a discount for small businesses?

For some fees. BIS gives Scheme-I marking fee concessions of 80% for micro and 50% for small enterprises until 31 May 2029[25], and EPR fees fall with smaller targets and turnover.

Sources 32 documents, 28 official

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

  1. Official portal BIS CRS Fee Structure (applicable w.e.f. 04 June 2018) · 4 June 2018
  2. Official portal BIS Product Certification FAQ
  3. Official portal Equipment Type Approval (ETA) - DoT eServices Portal (last updated 28-05-2025) · 28 May 2025
  4. Official portal TEC 93009:2024 - MTCTE Procedure v3.0 (with TEC notification 1-2/2024-TC/TEC dated 01.01.2025 amending clauses) · 1 January 2025
  5. 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
  6. Official circular CPCB SOP for grant of registration to Producers under E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 (April 2023; copy hosted by Pollution Control Board Assam) · 1 April 2023
  7. Official portal CPCB SOP for Registration of Producers through the Online Portal under BWM Rules, 2022
  8. Official portal The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 (G.S.R. 202(E), 7 March 2011) - copy hosted by Directorate of Legal Metrology, West Bengal · 7 March 2011
  9. Official portal BIS LIMS - Lab details by IS number (IS 13252) · 1 November 2026
  10. Gazette BIS notification CMD-2/G-18 dated 2 Jan 2026 amending marking fee schedule · 2 January 2026
  11. Official portal BIS List of fee to be charged from applicant/licensee under FMCS
  12. Official portal CPCB SOP for Registration of Producer, Importer & Brand Owners through Plastic EPR Portal (15 Mar 2022) · 15 March 2022
  13. Official circular BIS notice: Revised Provisions for Licence Validity, Renewal and Annual Fee Payment under CRS (circular dated 27 May 2026) · 27 May 2026
  14. Reported IndiaLaw: BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations 2026 explained · 5 March 2026Not yet confirmed officially
  15. Gazette BIS (Conformity Assessment) Amendment Regulations, 2024, F.No. BS/11/11/2024 · 6 March 2024
  16. Reported BIS Jammu Branch Office grant-of-licence letter CM/L-9900024493 (30 December 2023), published by the licensee · 30 December 2023Not yet confirmed officially
  17. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 1590 · 1 September 2026
  18. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 481 · 1 September 2026
  19. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 866 · 1 September 2026
  20. Official portal BIS - Marking Fee for all Products under Certification (Scheme-I), entry 1115 · 1 September 2026
  21. Official portal List of Telecom products notified under MTCTE along with their effective mandatory certification date (DoT/TEC)
  22. Gazette E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 - G.S.R. 801(E), Gazette of India (CPCB copy) · 2 November 2022
  23. Official circular MTCTE Procedure v3.0 (TEC 93009:2024), with amendments of 19.09.2024 and 01.01.2025 · 19 September 2024
  24. Official circular TEC letter No. 6-35/2024-CA/TEC: Scheme for reimbursement of Testing and Certification Charges for Start-ups and Telecom MSEs · 5 March 2025
  25. Gazette BIS notification CMD-2/G-18 dated 17 March 2026 (Scheme-I concession extension) · 17 March 2026
  26. Official portal BIS LIMS - Lab details by IS number (IS 16046) · 1 November 2026
  27. Reported WPC ETA Certificate in India - Professional Utilities (modified 23 June 2025) · 23 June 2025Not yet confirmed officially
  28. Reported LMPC Certificate for Importers - Professional Utilities (updated 25 August 2026) · 25 August 2026Not yet confirmed officially
  29. Official circular BIS FAQs on Migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 (22 Jul 2026) · 22 July 2026
  30. Official portal Appendix 2K: Scale of Application Fee (DGFT, updated)
  31. 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
  32. 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 · 26 December 2025

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Terms used on this page

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.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.Equipment Type Approval (ETA)An approval issued by the WPC Wing of India's Department of Telecommunications, required to import, sell and use wireless devices operating in de-licensed frequency bands.Essential Requirements (ER)The set of parameters, standards and specifications that TEC specifies for a type of telecom equipment, which a model must meet to be certified under MTCTE.EPR certificateA tradeable credit issued on a CPCB portal for waste recycled or processed by a registered entity, which producers buy and file to meet their Extended Producer Responsibility targets.LMPC registrationRegistration of the name and address of a business that pre-packs or imports commodities for sale, under rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011.Star ratingThe 1 to 5 star energy level shown on a BEE label, based on the star table the Government notifies for that appliance and valid for a fixed label series.

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