Network access controllers

Network access controllers for computers and peripherals

CPCB CLEARANCE

HSN 8473 30 91 (Network access controllers) is subject to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) authorisation under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, notified via G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022. Compliance with the Department of Telecommunications Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) regime under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017 applies as an additional overlay where the product is notified under the MTCTE list.

What this is

HSN code

8473 30 91

Chapter

84 · Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof

Primary regulator

CPCB · E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 — G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022

Customs documentation

EPR authorisation from CPCB
MTCTE certificate from DoT/TEC
MSME micro-enterprise declaration from importer

Applicable Partner Government Agencies

CPCBCPCB·Central Pollution Control Board

Compliance steps

1
Obtain a valid Extended Producer Responsibility authorisation from the Central Pollution Control Board before filing the bill of entry. Network access controllers as parts of personal computers, laptops, notebooks, tablets, and allied devices fall under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. EPR authorisation is not required for micro-enterprises as defined under the MSME Development Act, 2006.
E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 · G.S.R. 801(E) dated 02-11-2022 · Schedule I
2
Verify whether the specific network access controller model is notified on the MTCTE mandatory-certification list. If notified, obtain the Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment certificate under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017, as updated by DoT Notification F.No.5-2/2024-TC/TEC (Pt.1) dated 25-02-2025.
Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017 · DoT Notification TEC/01/2017-TC dated 04-07-2019 as amended by F.No.5-2/2021-TC/TEC/131 dated 13-06-2022 and F.No.5-2/2024-TC/TEC (Pt.1) dated 25-02-2025

A word of counsel

The most common error on this tariff line is assuming the MSME micro-enterprise carve-out extinguishes all EPR obligations. The exemption covers EPR authorisation only; it does not exempt the importer from MTCTE certification where the product model appears on the DoT-notified list. An importer who ships without checking the current MTCTE notification risks consignment detention at port pending production of the certificate, with demurrage and ground rent accruing in the interim.

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Frequently asked

Does HSN 8473 30 91 require BIS certification?

No, no BIS Quality Control Order covers network access controllers under this tariff line. Import is governed by the Central Pollution Control Board under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, with a potential MTCTE overlay administered by the Department of Telecommunications under the Indian Telegraph (Amendment) Rules, 2017.

Which product categories trigger EPR authorisation for this HSN?

EPR authorisation is required for imports of parts, consumables, and spares of mainframes, minicomputers, personal computers and laptops (CPU with I/O devices), notebook computers, tablets, phablets, iPads, and notepad computers, as listed under Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.

How does a micro-enterprise importer confirm it qualifies for the EPR exemption?

The importer must hold a valid Udyam registration classifying it as a micro-enterprise under the MSMED Act, 2006; documentation evidencing that registration should be retained and made available to the customs proper officer on request, as the exemption is conditional on the enterprise size threshold.

Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: CPCB / Indian Customs CUSDATA.