WPC ETA Certificate for Import | Equipment Type Approval

Enabling Connectivity. Supporting Compliance.

Equipment Type Approval, granted by the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, permits the import and sale in India of wireless and radio-frequency devices such as mobile handsets, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, and RFID equipment that operate on de-licensed frequency bands. The approval confirms that the device's radio characteristics conform to the frequency and power limits prescribed for use in India. Importers, brand owners and manufacturers of such wireless-enabled products need this clearance before their goods can be marketed domestically.

Why This Matters

Wireless devices imported without a valid type approval can be detained at customs, and selling such equipment without clearance is a regulatory violation with financial and operational consequences. Because the requirement is closely tied to specific frequency bands and RF test parameters, an incomplete technical submission is a common cause of delay, which can disrupt planned launch or shipment schedules.

How We Help

Applicability and Frequency Review

We examine the device's technical specifications to confirm whether it requires type approval, self-declaration, or falls outside the licensing requirement altogether.

RF Test Report Coordination

Our team works with accredited testing agencies to obtain the radio-frequency test reports needed to support the application, ensuring the data aligns with the prescribed technical parameters.

Application Filing Through Authorised Agency

We coordinate filing through an Indian agency where required, manage document submission, and follow up on queries raised during the review process.

Post-Approval Advisory

We advise on validity periods, renewal timing, and the filing needed if a product undergoes technical modification after approval is granted.

Who Needs This

• Importers of mobile phones and wireless communication devices
• Manufacturers of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and RFID equipment
• Brand owners launching connected consumer electronics in India
• Distributors of imported wireless networking equipment

Our Approach

We treat each device on its technical merits, mapping its frequency bands and power output against current regulations before filing, so that the application is built on accurate technical grounds from the start. This reduces the back-and-forth that often slows down type approval requests.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with WPC Equipment Type Approval, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.