Keelung Customs (KLC) stated that according to Article 18, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3 of Administrative Regulations on Controlled Telecommunications Radio-frequency Devices, domestically manufactured controlled telecommunications radio-frequency devices (CTRFDs) that are re-imported or returned after having been exported may be exempted from applying for an import permit issued by National Communications Commission (NCC); however, the importer shall submit the original export declaration form for Customs to verify so that the exemption is valid.

KLC explained that according to Article 6, Paragraph 1 of Administrative Regulations on Manufacturing, Import and Report of the Controlled Telecommunications Radio-frequency Devices, domestically manufactured CTRFDs that are re-imported or returned are not considered as imported; applying for an import permit is not needed. However, failure to submit the original export declaration form to Customs makes the exemption of import permit for re-imported CTRFDs inapplicable; only after the importer obtains a conformity certificate issued by NCC or certification bodies recognized and entrusted by NCC will customs procedures be processed.

KLC reminded importers that they get documents such as the original export declaration form ready for the re-importation of CTRFDs to expedite customs procedures. For further information about CTRFDs import regulations, feel free to contact NCC or visit its website (https://www.ncc.gov.tw/enncc). For more information about Customs procedures, please contact Import Division, KLC at (02)2420-2951 ext.2321.