Importer License

The Legal Metrology Department of India is that department, and it provides the said oversight by issuing LMPC Certificate. LMPC full form is the Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities – then act that governs the certification process.

Importer License - An Overview

Declarations an importer has to make before importing goods into India

As per the Legal Metrology Packaged commodity (LMPC) certificate rules, published in 2011, any importer has to comply with them and thus provide mandatory declarations before starting the import.

Declarations

They are as follows:

Country of origin of the product
Details of the manufacturer, including name and address
Address of the manufacturer
Month and year in which the product was manufactured.
Year when the product is to be imported.

However, the range of declarations would vary depending upon the nature of the product. For example, the declarations associated with food products would be different from declarations made for electronic or electrical products.

If the importer doesn’t make the following declaration, he or she is not eligible for the LMPC certificate.

Process of - Importer License

Here is the LMPC registration procedure
LMPC registration online is impossible as no such steps exist on LMPC's official website. The offline steps are as follows:

Get the application for Importer License from the LMPC
Fill out the application form
Attach the required documents
Submit the application to the LMPC along with the LMPC certificate cost
Get the license.
After the importer has filed the declaration, he obtains an LMPC certificate online or the Importer Registration certificate. They can show that certificate to the clearance authorities at the ports to get the product (s) imported.

Documents Required for Importer License

To obtain the Importer LMPC License, you must provide the following documents.

Certificate of incorporation
Other business licenses pertaining to your business
A duly filled application form
DD of the application fee
Details that you're required to input on the display pane of the package.

Identity and Address Proof

Scanned copy of PAN card or passport (foreign nationals & NRIs)
Scanned copy of voter ID/passport/driving licence
Scanned copy of the latest bank statement/telephone or mobile bill/electricity or gas bill
Scanned passport-sized photograph specimen signature (blank document with signature [directors only])

Registered Office Proof

Scanned copy of the latest bank statement/telephone or mobile bill/electricity or gas bill
Scanned copy of notarized rental agreement in English
Scanned copy of no-objection certificate from the property owner
Scanned copy of sale deed/property deed in English (in case of owned property)

Note: Your registered office need not be a commercial space; it can be your residence too.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full form of LMPC?

The LMPC certificate full form is Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities. LMPC in customs means the LPMC certificate for import license

What is the LMPC certificate meaning?

An LMPC registration certificate is a legal approval to import, pack, sell, and distribute pre-packed commodities in the country.

How does the Department of Legal Metrology provide insights into the business world?

If you’re an importer who imports pre-packaged products and then distributes or sells them, you need oversight from a department that can watch over the quality of the import. The Legal Metrology Department of India is that department, and it provides the said oversight by issuing LMPC Certificate.

In how many days the import has to apply for the LMPC certification? A. Also known

Also known as an import license, LMPC certification has to be applied for within 90 days of starting the import.

.What are the Declarations made by an importer before importing goods into India?

As per the Legal Metrology Packaged commodity rules, published in 2011, any importer has to comply with them and thus provide mandatory declarations before starting the import. They are as follows:

Country of origin of the product
Details of the manufacturer, including name and address
Address of the manufacturer
Month and year in which the product was manufactured.
Year when the product is to be imported.

Do the details of the declaration vary with the product?

Yes, the range of declarations would vary depending upon the nature of the product. For example, the declarations associated with food products would be different from declarations made for electronic or electrical products.

Are the declarations made mandatory?

Yes, if the importer doesn’t make the following declaration, he or she is not eligible for the LMPC certificate.

What are the required documents that must be submitted along with the application for Importer License in India?

To obtain the legal metrology certificate for import license, you must provide the following documents.

Certificate of incorporation
Other business licenses pertaining to your business
A duly filled application form
DD of the application fee
Details that you’re required to input on the display pane of the package.