Clarification on Import of wireless equipment by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) on the basis of self-declaration

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs vide circular dated 23rd November, 2021 has issued clarification on Import of wireless equipment by Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) on the basis of self-declaration. Application for import of wireless equipment shall be as per following procedure:

1. Applicant shall submit all the relevant details on Saralsanchar Portal atleast 30 days in advance from the date of destination port entry. Applicant can immediately download a system generated certificate after online payment of fees of Rs. 500 and self-declaration.
2. For applications made within 30 days of the date of destination port entry, online fees of Rs. 5000 shall be payable. In such cases the completed application shall be authenticated by the Department. The applicant can download system generated certificate after 48 hours of application.
3. This certificate shall be accepted by the Customs authorities. In case of violation of any conditions mentioned in the self-declaration, the certificate generated will be cancelled and may entail appropriate action under applicable law.

The said facility has been made available with effect from 15.11.2021.