Guidelines for Importing Electronics into India — BIS / CRS FAQ

Importing notified electronics without a clear BIS CRS path is how containers and marketplace accounts get stuck. Use this guideline before the PO ships.

Why this matters for your SKU

Focus: Imported IT / electronics products Typical standard / scheme angle: MeitY CRO / BIS CRS Topic cluster: Importing into India

Teams that skip early scoping usually pay twice — once in failed lab weeks, and again in missed purchase-order windows.

Practical checklist

• Confirm whether the HSN/product is under a Compulsory Registration Order
• Ensure the manufacturing location on the grant matches reality
• Prepare marking (R-number) before retail put-away
• Keep test reports accessible for marketplace audits

How Certko + Instacertify help

1. Map the product to the right scheme and standard on Products and Certifications.
2. Shortlist labs and test scopes via Testing and Find a lab.
3. Coordinate documentation, queries and grant follow-up so production is not guessing.

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FAQ — Imported IT / electronics products

1. Can I import first and certify later?

Risky and often non-compliant after enforcement dates. Certify before scale imports.

2. Whose name is on the CRS registration?

Follow current MeitY/BIS rules for manufacturer / brand structures. Certko helps you pick a workable model.

3. Do accessories need separate registration?

If separately notified or sold as distinct models, they may. Scope each SKU.

4. What documents do customs/buyers ask?

Typically registration proof, test report references, invoices matching models, and compliant marking photos.

Disclaimer: Scheme rules, Quality Control Orders, SABER lists and destination regulations change. Confirm the current notification and lab scope for your exact model before booking irreversible tests.