Department of Telecommunications (DOT) issued an Office Memorandum regarding importing of wireless equipment for testing under the MTCTE Scheme. Authorized Indian Representatives (AIRs) of foreign manufacturers will be allowed to obtain import licenses for wireless equipment that will be tested and certified under the MTCTE Scheme. Importation will be limited to a maximum of 5 units per each specific make and model under this import license, based on the Dealer’s Possession License (DPL) held by them.

Highlights:

1. Authorized Indian Representative (AIR) of foreign manufacturers are allowed to seek Import license for all wireless equipment importing for the purpose of testing as per MTCTE scheme
2. The notification is for all wireless equipment operating under licensed and de-licensed bands
3. For equipment operating in de-licensed bands need not have import license, only self-prepared undertaking needs to be submitted.
4. For equipment operating in Licensed bands, import license will now be required before shipping the MTCTE test samples to India.
5. DPL (Dealer Possession License) will be required as a pre-requisite of applying for an import license.
6. A maximum number of 5 units of a product make/model shall be imported under the purview of such import license.

Official Memorandum