Importer Registration for Weight and Measure

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What is legal metrology (packaged commodities) Rules??

It means that part of metrology which treats unit of weight and measure, method of weighment and measurement and weighing and measuring instrument in relation to the mandatory technical and legal requirement which have the objective of ensuring public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of weighment & measurement.

In order to ensure uniform enforcement of laws related to matters in legal metrology throughout the country the Central Govt. has enacted

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The legal Metrology Act 2009The legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011

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The legal Metrology (General) Rules 2011

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The legal Metrology (enforcement)Rules 2010

What is the importer Registration for weight and measure?

As per section 19 of legal metrology Act 2009, No person shall import any weight or measure items unless he is registered with the Director of legal metrology.

I.e. if a person wants to import any weight or measure items then he is required to get it self-registered with director of legal metrology in accordance with manner laid down in Rule 15 of Legal metrology (general) Rules 2011

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What is the procedure for obtaining the Importer registration for weight and measurement?

Following procedure to be followed:

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As per Rule 15 of Legal metrology (general) Rules 2011, every manufacturer or dealer of weight or measure items who intends to import any weight or measure items shall apply to the director of legal metrology, through the controller of the state in which he carries on such business for registration of his name as importer.

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Every application for the registration of an importer shall be submitted to the Director together with the fees as specified, at least one month before the date on which import is proposed to be made.

What are the documents are required for importer registration for weight or measure?

Following documents are required for registration of importer

Business entity details

IEC Code

GST Certificate

NOC from from supplier of weight or measure

Detail of item to be imported

Letter of undertaking by supplier

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What will be the consequence if an importer of weight and measure do not obtain the registration?

If an importer do not get the registration u/s 19, then there could be two consequence

Penalty for non-registration u/s 38 of legal metrology act:- As per section 38 of legal metrology act 2009 whoever imports weight or measure items without being registered under this act shall be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs.25000 and for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to Six Month or with fine or with both

Difficulty at the time of custom clearance :- The custom authority generally asked the registration certificate at the time of clearance of shipment and in the absence of such certificate they do not allow the clearance of shipment that may lead heavy losses in the form of demurrage charges

What will be the validity of importer registration certificate for weight and measure?

As per sub- rule (5) of Rule 15 of Legal Metrology (general) Rules 2011, the registration of a person as an importer shall remain effective for a period of 5 years from the date of such registration.

However, on the expiry of the period of registration as an importer, the director may, on the application of the registered importer and on payment of the prescribed fee, renew registration for a like period.

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We assist the persons in obtaining these certificates / Licence by providing specialized services. We have expert team that deal with these matters and provide the guidance to our clients without manipulating the facts and make ensure to deliver the certificate and licence within the reasonable time period.