Importance of Certificate Of Compliance for Import of Consignments (PTA NOC/PTA COC)

For having the authority of regulating Telecom Equipment in the country, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority ensures to provide all regulation touch points. Edge Consulting solutions helps you prepare and comply with those touch points in the most effective manner.

So if you want to bring your telecommunication consignments to the country premises with proper permission and authority, Edge Consulting Solutions can be of great assistance.

Import of consignments containing telecommunication equipment

As you would require a visa to visit Pakistan from other countries, any equipment that needs to be imported also requires a specific entrance permit, depending upon the sensitivity of equipment. Even if a SIM-based IMEI device is Type approved, it still requires a Certificate of Compliance if it is a part of an international consignment.

The application for the certificate can be sent via the online portal system of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). Edge Consulting Solutions can assist you in going through all the steps through the application process and documentation of the required paperwork.

Requirement of Type Approval for the COC

You can apply for a Certificate of Compliance for a SIM-based/IMEI device only after the Type approval from the PTA. You can not get a COC without proper Type approval of the telecommunication device, so make sure the PTA approves the model number and IMEI number of your device. Then you can go ahead with the COC application on the online portal.

List of documents required for COC

After having Type approval from PTA, getting a Certificate of Compliance for your consignment is accessible without any issues. Now you can step ahead towards issuing a COC for which you need certain documents. The documents required to apply for the Certificate of Compliance are:

· Waybill number

· End-user details

· The model number of the device

· Quantity to be imported

· Purpose of use

· Port name for the arrival of the consignment

What is the purpose of the Certificate of Compliance?

All SIM/IMEI-based devices imported from overseas that you want to sell in Pakistan must be approved by PTA first. The model of the devices, along with their Type Allocation Code (TAC), need to be approved for compliance. For commercial import, you can get device registration and apply for it to get the Certificate of Compliance. Without a Certificate of Compliance, you can get in trouble importing your device with a SIM or IMEI functionality. You can even lose your equipment in transit resulting from different penalties.

Role of Certificate of Compliance for imported consignments

Here are some uses that make it evident how important it is to have a Certificate of Compliance for the devices you wish to import.

i. COC allows you to get secure access to the telecommunication devices to be imported.

ii. You can easily sell the equipment with COC within Pakistan.

iii. You can avoid future hazards regarding the device after Type approval.

iv. COC serves as proof of the fact that you have imported the device after following the set procedure.

The bottom line

Before getting in trouble regarding your consignment of telecommunication equipment, follow the steps above to make your import safe and hassle-free. Also, to remain safe from any illegal activities, the Certificate of Compliance and Type approval certificate is instrumental. Edge Consulting solutions can help you go through the process of applying and getting access to both the Type approval certificate and COC.