Compliance Requirements by Country

It is highly recommended that the Shipper and/or Importer of Record consult their import /
export / customs department prior to any international shipments.
Please consult with your local customs brokers for country-specific requirements.

 

Country compliance for:

China

Europe Region

Hong Kong

Israel

Japan

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

Taiwan

 

China

*Must follow guidance of local customs broker*

 

Europe Region

  • For entering in the EU the device is declared on the commercial invoice.
  • When re-exporting the shipper in EU will be asked to include the device details in their commercial invoice on a separate invoice in order to proceed with the customs clearance, (except if the device is attached to the container when an export declaration is not needed).

Hong Kong

  • No license required for import & export in HK
  • pre-classification completed by HKTID, decision is No License Required (NLR)

Israel

  • Import permit is required
  • Device should be declared on the shipper’s invoice following the Israel import regulations for product classification
  • Requires a permit from the Ministry of Communication
  • A permit is already in place for the PT300D device (air device) via Transworld Logistics. Permit is valid until end of 2021.

Japan

  • Parameters sheet for Export via CISTEC
  • Issued by the EOR, may take 2-3 weeks
  • Documents required: MSDS, Device Specifications, Device Declaration
  • The service fee is about JPY 60,000~70,000 per the device model
  • https://www.cistec.or.jp/english/

Malaysia

  • SIRIM permit required
  • The IOR must be local entity and must register with Dagang-net to obtain access for SIRIM application.
  • If importing less than 20 pcs per shipment, Special Approval on a per shipment basis. Once obtain TAC or Special approval ref number, then SIRIM permit can be submitted and will take 1 – 2 days for approval.
  • Import permit is valid for 3 months per shipments
  • http://www.sirim-qas.com.my

Philippines

  • National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) Permit
  • Issued by the IOR online per commercial invoice
  • Include a formal letter to explain purpose of importation with attached device specification.
  • Estimated cost $70 USD for permit application and service fees
  • Approval may take 2-3 business days

If this is for re-export below is the required document:

    • All set of Import processed document during importation.
    • Valid Exporter of Record
    • SDS if cargo contain lithium battery
    • Commercial invoice for export
    • Packing List
    • Export Declaration
    • Cargo Signal Specification from manufacturer

      www.nsw.gov.ph

Singapore

  • Import license is required (individual or dealer’s license).
  • Cargo Signal devices fall under “Dealer’s Class”. The Importer of Record will need to apply for this license.
  • A set of commercial invoice is required for the device and the customs declaration will be dealt separately apart from the consignment
  • Once license is filed, the OGA may take 2-14 business days to approve

 

Taiwan

  • NCC Permit (when devices are shipped alone)
  • Upon importation, importer needs to apply for the NCC permit (takes 2 days), clear the import shipment through customs and NCC.
  • Within 1 year, re-export the device (notify NCC) to cancel out the device in NCC control list. It is acceptable to re-cycle the same GPS device (i.e re-import again into TW), just need to apply for the NCC permit for each import. The device qty can be more than one in a shipment