Several approvals to satisfy
DGFT, BIS, WPC and TEC each cover part of the product.
India is one of the world's fastest-growing tech markets, and its offices and data centers need a steady flow of IT equipment. Importing to India needs an import authorization for laptops and servers, BIS registration for listed products and radio approval for wireless gear before your goods land. Every shipment you import into India is checked against these records. One missed step can lead to rejection. We act as your importer of record in India and manage the filings for you.
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Laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers under HSN 8471 need an import authorization before they ship.
India lists these products as restricted.
The importer applies through the Import Management System (IMS) on the DGFT portal. Each authorization issued for 2026 is valid until 31 December 2026. Customs checks the authorization against every Bill of Entry.
Importer Held Authorization, With TradeWise as IOR
First, you share your invoice, product details and BIS records. Then, you mention TradeWise as the official entity legally responsible for importing your goods into the country. Once you set up this process, all your future shipments go through the same smooth process. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in India.
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Every India shipment follows this path when TradeWise is your importer of record.
IMS authorization, BIS registration and any WPC certificate.
We file it on ICEGATE before the goods arrive.
Basic customs duty, surcharge and IGST.
Customs checks are completed, then the goods are released.
What Indian Customs Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
Indian customs, under the CBIC, clears all imports.
The Bill of Entry is filed on ICEGATE, the customs online portal, and the importer needs an IEC code from the DGFT. Duty depends on the HS code, a surcharge applies on the duty, and IGST is added on top. Wondering how to import laptops and servers to India? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
TradeWise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
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Many Asian markets check documents carefully long before the cargo arrives. Port delays occur when compliance documents slip away. That is where TradeWise steps in. TradeWise guarantees that necessary certificates of conformity and export records are conducted by our specialists before your shipment leaves. TradeWise takes on the backend convolution saving you time.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
DGFT, BIS, WPC and TEC each cover part of the product.
A Bill of Entry filed after the deadline adds charges for each day.
Second-hand IT equipment needs extra permits.
If you write a price on your paperwork that is lower than what your goods are actually worth, customs will notice.
Duty rates can change with each Union Budget in February.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in India.
TradeWise prepares and files every customs document correctly. Our IOR services in India help you import IT equipment to India without holds or delay.
IORWe work with test labs and regulators, so every certificate is ready on time.
BIS and WPCOur team values your goods from the beginning and our team works to avoid costly revaluations of your goods.
ValuationThese are the India import regulations for IT equipment, the authorities and rules your goods must satisfy before they can be sold or used. Do I need an importer of record in India? If you have no local entity, yes. TradeWise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
BIS CRS, the Compulsory Registration Scheme of the Bureau of Indian Standards, covers laptops, servers, monitors and power adapters. Products are tested in a BIS-recognised lab in India. Plan for about four to eight weeks.
TradeWise coordinates the full BIS file for you to speed up approval and India import customs clearance.
This government body manages imports and exports. It collects duty and IGST, and checks required licences.
The radio regulator issues the WPC ETA certificate for wireless devices.
The trade directorate issues the IEC code and IMS authorizations.
India is one of the world's largest economies, with a fast-growing data center market. Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Chennai handle most of its sea cargo.
Its main trading partners include the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Import authorizations, product registrations and layered duties are real hurdles. With the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public and religious holidays can delay shipping deadlines. Many festival dates follow the lunar calendar, so they change each year.
26 January
A national holiday with closures.
15 August
The main national holiday.
October or November
Offices and banks slow down for several days.
Every Week
Many offices close on Sundays. Plan key filings for weekdays.
Tell us what you are shipping. Our team will help you with all the requirements and paperwork. After that, we will send you a quote with every cost listed.
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