The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on October 22, 2024, issued a circular regarding the issuance of Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for License- Exempt Wireless Equipment Devices.
It is conveyed that all the applications for Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for wireless equipment devices, which have been license-exempt through various Gazette notifications issued from time to time, shall be granted to the applicant on a self-declaration basis.
To avail this facility, it is stated that, the applicants are required to submit the applications on the SARAL Sanchar portal (https://saralsanchar.gov.in), with all requisite documents and fees. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicants can download the ETA certificates from the portal.
It has also been clarified in the said OM that these ETAs shall be granted to ensure compliance with RF regulation. Therefore, ETA holders must obtain a No Objection Certificate or other clearances (if applicable) from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) before importing the equipment. It is the sole responsibility of the ETA holders to ensure compliance with all import regulations and requirements stipulated by the DGFT.
[Instruction No. 24/2024-Customs]
