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Procedure NameRadio Communication Equipment Importation Procedure to be followed by Cellular Mobile Operators/ Vendors
Description

Category

Permit/license

Responsible Agency       

Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka.

Address: No. 276, Elvitigala Mawatha,Colombo 08.

Phone: (+94) 11 2689345

Email: dgtsl@trc.gov.lk

Legal base of the Procedure

Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Act No 27 of 1996

Processing time

One to Three days(without MOD clearance), 2 weeks (MOD clearance required)

Required Documents

No.

Type of documents

1

(a)     Comprehensive list of equipment intend to import

(b)   Proforma Invoice/Custom Detention Receipt

(c)    Technical specifications of the equipment listed in (a) above

(d)   Evidence of authorization of frequency approved by TRCSL (if applicable)

2

(a)    Proof of settlement of the Tax Invoice in full (if applicable)

(b)   Commercial Invoice

(c)    Copy of the Import Licence

(d)   Copy of the Proforma Invoice –Item 1(a)

(e)   Copy of the letter issued by TRCSL  to the applicant, addressed to the Controller/Imports & Exports allowing the importation of equipment mentioned Item 1 (a)

(f) For mobile phone/data modem imports-data as stated in Annex I in a soft copy

Process Steps

Step 1

Applicant should submit a duly filled application form together with aforesaid required documentation in Item 1. Telecommunication Regulation Commission reviews application and if it’s not complete informs applicant to provide the missing documents as soon as possible.

Step 2

Application will be sent to the Ministry of Defense for clearance if needed.

Step 3

TRCSL will issue a no objection letter to the applicant, addressed to the Controller/Imports & Exports allowing the importation of equipment

Step 4

Tax Invoice would be prepared and rendered to the applicant by TRCSL (if charges are applicable)

Step 5

The TRCSL will issue a no objection letter to the applicant, addressed to the Director General of Customs on submission of documents stated in Item 2 of the above table.

 Step 6

When Payment Completed by applicant Telecommunication Regulation Commission issues the Vendor License

Note:

In case of mobile phone/data modem importation, TRCSL will issue a Reference Number, which should be pasted on the box of the mobile phone/data modem, in a form of a sticker for customer’s reference. Periodical inspection will be carried out by the Officers of TRCSL for the verification of whether the Reference Numbers are attached.  (Sample Sticker)

 

CategoryImport

The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
Form applies to importation of radio Communication Equipment02-01-201822-01-2018Telecommunication Regulatory Commision of Sri LankaThis is Dowload File
This is the application for importation of Mobile Devices02-04-201802-04-2018Telecommunication Regulatory Commision of Sri LankaThis is Dowload File
This procedure applies to the following measures
NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity ToMeasure Class
Radio Communication Equipment Importation Procedure to be followed by Cellular Mobile Operators/ VendorsLicensing RequirementTelecommunication Regulatory Commision of Sri LankaTelecommunication Regulation Commission Requires Cellular Mobile Operators and Vendors to follow a necessary procedure in gaining approval for importation of Radio Communication Equipment. Only two numbers (02) of radio communication equipment are permitted to be imported by individuals for personal use. For remote controlled toys except flying objects & boats – max. Five (05) numbers are permitted .Remote Controlled flying objects & Boats are not permitted to be imported due to security reasonsSri Lanka Telecommunications Act No 25 of 1991 31-12-9999Good